Alternative Energy Articles

Welcome to our main articles page where you can browse our articles by title and a short synopsis.  Here you will find articles on everything from preparing for alternative energy, to effective us of solar power and wind power.  Take your time and enjoy!

Alternative Energy For The Home
Alternative energy systems can take many forms and over the years have matured into a very efficient way to generate electricity from either wind or the sun. Initially these systems were developed for larger commercial use but have also been adapter for residential solar and wind systems... CONTINUE

How to Live Cheaper and More Secure Off the Grid
With the rising cost of power, many consumers are looking for alternative energy solutions to help them provide the electricity they need for their homes. These systems have matured in recent years to become very efficient and less expensive than ever before. Many of these DIY solar power systems can be installed by the average homeowner and are able to supply all the electricity your home needs with simple sunlight and wind... CONTINUE

Fundamentals of Solar Electricity Generation
Home solar power systems provide a clean and easy way for the average homeowner to generate the electricity their home needs each day and lower their power bill as a result.  If a system is large enough, you can even eliminate your bill completely... CONTINUE

How Does Solar DIY Work?  And Why It Will Work for You
Solar power systems have been available for decades and provide a clean and efficient way to generate electricity from sulight.  These solar DIY power systems have been improved over the years to provide a very cost effective way for the average homeowner to generate their own electricity... CONTINUE

Fundamentals of Wind Power Generation
Using the energy of the wind to generate power has been an evolving technology for centuries in various forms. The earliest use of wind power was put to use in Persia and consisted of a windmill built with a vertical axis that used mats made of reeds for its blades... CONTINUE

Why Solar and Wind Power Work Great Together
Both solar and wind power are great alternative energy solutions for most homes on their own, but also work very well together. Many homeowners think they have to choose between these two types of home power solutions when in fact they compliment each other perfectly... CONTINUE

How Residential Wind Turbines Work
Home wind power systems have become very popular in recent years and the technology used to generate this free power from the wind has matured as well. The modern versions of these wind turbines provide an easy way for most homeowners to take advantage of wind power with a fairly small investment of money and time... CONTINUE

Why Magnet Powered Generators Are The Future Here Today
In the ever-expanding field of alternative energy, there are always new technologies being introduced that can help you generate power for your home. One of the latest systems generating a lot of interest from homeowners and hobbyists alike is based on magnetic powered generators... CONTINUE

Fundamentals of Magneto-Mechanical Power Generation
While solar power and wind-powered systems are very popular alternatives, both of them can be expensive and produce varying amounts of power depending on the location and orientation of your home. A recent entry into the field of alternative energy that has garnered the interest of many homeowners is a device called a zero-point, or magnetic generator... CONTINUE

How does zero point energy work?
One of the more interesting approaches to these solutions is based on a zero-point generator and relies on the power of magnets to provide clean energy that can be used to power a home. This type of device is referred to as an overunity device because it produces more power than it consumes and will continue to operate as long as the magnets used in its design hold their charge... CONTINUE