Home Wind Turbine
In this post, we’re going to look at some of the small wind turbines that are suitable for residential use. First up, the energy ball
This sleek design is fully backed by a team of technicians ready to assist after they install this marvelous system. These are no more intrusive than an extraction fan. This is one of the most efficient wind turbines, because of it’s pivoting design. It will adjust itself based on where the wind is coming from. You can find more specific specs over here:http://www.home-energy.com/engels/ebv100.htm
This is the swift rooftop energy system. It has a guarantee that the energy system will pay for itself in 3 years time. It’s biggest selling point is that it is the quietest wind power system on the planet. Of course, the system is light, and compact enough that you could build it yourself if needed.Link:http://www.renewabledevices.com/swift/index.htm
If base cost is your issue, this turbine is for you. Designed to power rural homes, rather than urban areas, the Air Breeze cost only $500, including installation onto your lot. It has a higher capacity than most other home win turbines as well.Link:http://airbreeze.com/
Water Powered Car Conversion
So how exactly do you convert your car into being powered by water? Black Magic and Voodoo? Hardly. There are many places throughout the internet where you can purchase water car conversion kits.I have yet to see one that cost more than $70, because what it really amounts to is just a water reservoir, some wiring, some fuses, and rubber tubes for connections. All that I have seen come wit comprehensive instructions, and you can have a mechanic install the system, as most know how to perform this basic procedure. There really is no reason why you should not have a hydro system in your car today.
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Organic Solar Cell
Ninety-Nine percent of the solar panels today are made from a variant of silicon. But it is quite expensive to produce such materials. Solar cells can go for thousands of dollars if you are not careful. But research is going on today to produce flexible solar panels from organic material. In 2004, a research group from the Georgia Institute of Technology had used an organic film, pentacene, can be used to create solar energy. The secret is in the crystal pattern structure of the pentacene molecules. It allows the electricity to flow through the system easier.
The efficiency of the organic solar cells are low, however. As of today, the most efficient organic solar cell is 6% efficient. Although, one big advantage organic solar cells have over it’s counter part is that organic solar cells are very flexible, and can be placed on rounded surfaces. However, because of the huge costs of silicon, organic solar cells can give you more energy for your money. Listen to Professor Lee Kwang-Hee, director of the Gwanju Institute, which has developed the most efficient organic solar cell in the world: “It takes 2 U.S. dollars to generate 1 watt of electric power if you use silicon solar cells, Only 10 U.S. cents will be enough to generate 1 watt if you use this tandem polymer solar cell.”
So, if you want a Kilowatt of power with organic cells, it would cost only $10, compared to $2000 with traditional solar panels. This is a huge savings. However, as of right now, there are only a few companies producing these organic solar cells. Of course, the more competition, the better deal the consumer can get from the producer. Organic solar cells are not in the far off future; they’re here today, and now. Please show your support for solar cells, by visiting this site for more information. http://www.dnp.co.jp/index_e.html