Power generation ideas

This is the second of a series of hubs designed to explore alternative energy sources for real people. These are functioning systems that the average homeowner could incorporate, giving links to companies that are working on solving the problems.

Wind power or wind energy is the use of wind to provide mechanical power through windturbines to operate electric generators.

Super powerful Home made Hydroelectric Generator DIY and Creazy Craetion Project

Build a simple generator to power your small projects from the breeze.

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Sources: Hydroelectric Power a form of alternative energy (renewable energy that generally comes from natural sources and is better for the environment) http://water.usgs.gov/edu/hyhowworks.html http://arena.gov.au/about-renewable-energy/hydropower/

A new, bladeless wind turbine called the Saphonian could very well change the way we view renewable energy. Saphon Energy, a Tunisian company, recently developed a new wind turbine that promises to be more efficient and less destructive than its predecessors. Using its Zero-Blade technology, it replaces the blade and motors of traditional wind turbines with a sail-shaped body, allowing the new machine to collect energy from the kinetic, back and forth motion of the wind.

While building up my own off grid homestead, I wondered if off grid micro-hydro might be a good match for my needs. With more consistent power generation and less visibility, micro hydro can be a good power source. Let me share what I