Image by Mikenan1 Displays of 3 thermometers monitoring (L to R) temperature of pipes going from tank to house, going from tank to roof, and from roof to tank. Question by rckgh1992: How to make reflective solar water heater? I have a school project to make a solar water heater. It needs to take sunlight […]
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Image by ray0118 Question by Sean: How do you connect the rotor part of a windmill to the generator(DC)? I have this windmill project in which I have to make, with my teammates, 4m by 4m windmill. I’ve got an exquisite design but what I want to know is how to connect the rotating part […]
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June 21, 2011 5 Comments
Image by INDelight Photography I understand that there is some controversy about this wind farm (as there likely is in anything "different"). I heard a news story that they were not given the necessary permits to connect these windmills to the power grid… HELD UP BY ENVIRONMENTALISTS! So, they DEMAND that we find alternative energy […]
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Image by sanbeiji Question by snapshot1919: can a 50v windmill generator power a 25watt lightbulb? for a science project im doing a project and it is: which windmill turbine will power the most electricity? Will this work? Add your own answer in the comments!
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Image by Mikenan1 Installed by Alternate Energy Hawaii Question by pfestus1: Is solar water heater cost effective? We are considering solar hot water to suppliment our LP gas water heater. Will the costs of a solar system significantly reduce my LP gas consumption? Will the solar heated water be hot enough to not even use […]
Continue reading …Question by johny c: How Can I Build a WindMill Generator? I was Wondering How can i build a windmill generator? Feel free to answer in the comment section below
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Image by Walmart Stores SVP of Sustainability Andrea Thomas at the 2011 Walmart Shareholders Meeting addressing the focus on sustainable agriculture globally and pledging to make healthy food more affordable. Walmart is committed to sell billion in food from small and medium farmers worldwide. To watch the replay of the event, view videos, and join […]
Continue reading …Can I use an old vacuum cleaner electric motor for a homemade windmill generator?
May 30, 2011 2 Comments
Image by AviatorDave [admin’ed by gailatlarge] As close as I’ve ever dared get; I don’t want to spook anyone. For scale, each blade of these impellers is 90 feet long! Question by RickyG: Can I use an old vacuum cleaner electric motor for a homemade windmill generator? It is worth it? How efficient could it […]
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Continue reading …Question by Greg H: What features should I look for when purchasing a home solar power system? Just wondering if some experts out there could give some advice on what to features to look for and to “look out” for when purchasing and having installed a home solar power system. Of course I know sizing […]
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