So the prospect of generating electricity for your home from free wind energy has become too irresistible, and you’re ready to start looking seriously at the different wind turbines available. You don’t know it yet, but soon you’re going to be awash in marketing claims, engineering specifications and industry jargon without the proverbial paddle.

To help you understand the differences between the dozens of home wind energy systems you’ll be comparing, here are the essential concepts and terms you need to understand. Continue reading »

What You Need To Know About Home Solar Power

There are three types of solar cells: single crystalline, multi-crystalline, and amorphous silicone. Single crystalline cells are the most common and most efficient type of photovoltaic (”PV”) solar energy cell. These PV cells are guaranteed to produce at least 80 percent of capacity for 25 years. Solar power cells will continue to produce energy well past their warranty, but at a steadily declining efficiency rate. Continue reading »

Wind Power Options

The only option really available to you when it comes to home wind power is a wind turbine. Wind turbines are a very efficient way of generating home electricity; however, not all locations and regions are windy enough to justify wind turbines. Consider these factors before buying a wind turbine: Continue reading »

What Is Renewable Energy?

Renewable energy is electricity generated from renewable resources like sunlight or wind. Most of our current electricity supply comes from finite resources like coal. Renewable energy is not only more environmentally friendly, but can also be more energy efficient because it costs much less over time to generate and ship it to your home. Continue reading »