The Alternative - Free Energy

Submitted by: Paul Moss

Much has been discussed over the subject of "free energy" because this definition is supposed to stand for energy that can be directly extracted from atmosphere and in vast quantities, without affecting the environment. The debates have concentrated over whether free energy exists or not and how much it would cost to be used for large scale production; also, controversy has arisen over the terms abundant and efficient; how much do you need to be abundant? How much do you need to become efficient? The potential in research in this area needs to be exploited to its full maximum, therefore new things need to be uncovered before using free energy.

The term "free energy devices" has been coined to serve for multiple purposes. People use this term to describe a device used to collect and transmit energy from one source to another; it is also used to describe something that collects energy without requiring any fees or even to name machine with perpetual motion. Though it is needless to say, recall that the machine that produced perpetual motion by using only energy produced by itself was and is fiction, an impossible concept to put into practice. There is no possible machine on earth that is capable of being turned on and then starting to produce its own energy until infinity, without using any resources from the exterior. Technology, however, has advanced over the course of time and new ones have replaced the old technologies, thus giving rise to more efficient devices and less energy consuming approaches.

Nonetheless, no one can until now, come up with the technology to exploit all the free energy in the space and this idea is also something that hasn't been put into practice until now. Therefore, we needed to exploit the potential of atoms to create huge energy amounts. This fact become possible in the '40s when nuclear power proved to all that we can create incredulous amounts of energy. Flying was also fiction until the Wright Brothers were able to fly for the first time at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Those who support the ideas of "free energy" argue that mankind can utilize large amounts of energy coming from the Field named Zero Point. This represents the states where a defined system enters the mechanical state and then reaches a point in which the lowest energy points is located. Otherwise known as the "ground state", the Zero Point Energy is also known as "residual energy" because you are using an alternative to generate energy. This idea was initially coined by Albert Einstein together with Otto Stern.

This idea is also used to refer to vacuum energy, when studying quantum mechanics for instance. It is utilized in expressing the idea of empty space. The energy field generated inside the vacuum is attributed to the base of waterfall, according to the idea of one of those who proposed the idea, Hal Puthof. Puthof gives an explanation for the zero point, which basically means that provided that the universe is frozen completely, the energy from zero point would still remain there. Even so, it is not quite well known whether these implications are merely derived from the fact that this belongs to quantum physics or whether this is the consequence of another phenomenon. Therefore, finding the reservoir for such a big amount of energy is extremely difficult to do and there are also question on how gravity or inertia affect this side of the discussion.

These questions remain to be answered and they generate a lot of interest along the academia because they prove to be enticing challenging to an ever changing world, where finding the right resources of energies would insure the survival or the demise of the environment. Therefore, mankind needs to make some progress in the category of energy and be able to realistically advance with research. New engineering solutions might be coined in the future to help with the emission rates concerning atoms, molecules, laser research and other potential, interesting topics.

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Main Benefits of a Magnetic Power Generator - Make Free Electricity

Submitted by: Elijiah Rampart

Did you know that you can generate electricity at home for free by making a magnetic power generator?

Did you also know that by doing this you can greatly reduce or eliminate your electrical utility bill?

What you might not know is that making one of these generators is easy to do with materials commonly found at your local hardware store. Having your own generator can save you money on your electrical utility bill. They are safe to operate at home, require little maintenance, and are hardly noticeable while they crank out your free electricity. Here I will discuss some of the main benefits of becoming your own power company by generating electricity at home.

Money Savings

The biggest benefit of making a magnetic power generator is that it will either greatly reduce, or eliminate, your electric utility bill. How much money you save depends on how big of a system you intent to build. You can choose to build a smaller system where you supplement your daily power needs. These smaller systems cost less to build and they can save you anywhere from 10% to 50% off your monthly bills. Or you can choose to build a system to replace your daily power needs and be completely energy independent.

Reliable, Durable, and Safe

Magnetic power generators are much more reliable than wind or solar power. These generators are self contained and do not need outside resources to operate. Solar power relies on sunlight or it will not make electricity. If you live in an area where it rains a lot or is foggy much of the time then solar will not be a good option for you. And of course, they do not make any power at night! Wind power requires a steady flow of natural wind or the turbines will not rotate. These winds are completely unreliable and unpredictable and you have no idea how much energy a wind turbine will produce where you live.

Finally, magnetic power generators are safe to operate and extremely durable. Solar panels are fragile and can be damaged, and are susceptible to water damage. Wind turbines can be dangerous and are at times unsafe to operate in high wind conditions. Your solar power generator can operate inside your garage, taking up little space, quietly turning out the free amps of electricity for you.

A Healthy Green Lifestyle

An additional added benefit to home magnetic power generators is your contribution to reducing global warming. Fossil fuel energy that emits carbon dioxide gas is a major hazard to our society. By making your own electricity at home you are not only adopting a green lifestyle, but you are significantly reducing your carbon foot print. Sure, car pooling, water conservation, and composting can contribute to this overall effort. But the biggest way to make an impact is to produce clean energy with a magnetic power generator. You will not only be saving money in the process, but you are preserving our planet for future generations to enjoy.

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Electricity Independence: Let Solar Power Electricity Run Your Home

Submitted by: Nathan Sprott

If you are concerned about increasing energy prices, the vagaries of the oil market, and the risk of power outtages, then energy independence is now a viable solution. Solar power electricity can provide 100% of your home energy needs, and when used in combination with efficiency measures and passive solar water heating, can significantly reduce your costs.

Will solar be enough for my home?

The beauty of solar power electricity is the scalability of a system to meet your energy needs. If you do an energy audit of your current energy consumption, you will be better placed to estimate the amount of electricity you need to generate. There are many online tools for doing an audit.

How easy is it?

Installation of a complete household solar electricity system, while techically complicated for the novice, is usually taken care of by your supplier and factored into the price. Whether you lease of buy, installation will be handled by your supplier.

However, you can save money by installing your own system. Kits are avaialbe to take you through this process, with how-to videos and a help line if you strike difficulties.

An area that is just starting to show growth is the “plug-n-play” solar electricity system. Using your current AC wiring, a “plug-n-play” panel can connect directly to your house without any technical skill or need for an electrician. The system converts the panels DC power to AC and will supplemnt your current energy consumptions, reducing prices. Greenway Solar presently sell a 250w “plug-n-play” kit for $US1893 Clarion Technology are developing a stylish awning model that will be released in mid 2011. It is expected that the advent of plug-n-play will make solar technology more assessable for everyone.

Is it cost-effective?

New home developments frequently incorporate energy sustainability options in the U.S. Energy efficiency in itself will reduce your electricity costs, but combined with solar power electricity you can expect significant reductions.

Many new homes are being grid connected and supplemented with solar power electricity and hot water systems. If you are in a location that can't take advantage of on-grid solar, you can still have a grid-connected solar electricity system that will reduce your energy costs and enable you to sell excess power back to the grid. If you have a system that well supplies your needs, the energy companies will eventually be paying you!

Existing and owner-built homes can also benefit from installing a solar power system, this is especially cost effective if you live in an isolated area, where the costs of running power poles is prohibitive.

In recent years solar power electricity prices have dropped, while efficiency has increased. In addition, rebates and tax incentives that are offered in many United States locations mean that you may pay half the ticket price on solar power electricity systems. In some locations you may be able to sell excess energy production back to the grid if you choose a grid-connected option, further reducing your overall costs. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency have guide to rebates and incentives available near you.

The typical solar off-grid household system will cost between $US10,000 and $20,000 depending on your energy needs and how much of the work you are willing to do yourself. Self-installation can save you thousands of dollars and further savings can be made by purchasing DIY solar panel kits that can either work off grid, or make grid connection easy. Solar leasing is also becoming a popular option in the U.S. Environmental group, The Sierra Club have developed a convenient online tool for calculating the costs and saving of installing an off-grid solar energy system in your home or business.

Acquiring a solar power electricity system will mean that you can be partly or completely safe from the vagaries of the energy market, immune from outages and energy independent.

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Wind Turbines - How Much Electricity They Produce

Submitted by: Ryan Wiley

Building a wind turbine is a great DIY project, but how much power can one actually produce? When discussing how much power a wind turbine can produce, you have to understand three things: how much power is in the wind, how much of that power can be harnessed, and how much your particular wind turbine will be able to grab a hold of.

How Much Power is in the Wind

To find the absolute power inherent in the wind we use the following formula:

Power measured in watts = (.5) (rho) (a) (V^3), with “rho” representing air density, “a” representing the swept area of your wind turbine blades, and “V” representing the velocity of the wind in meters per second.

To find the swept area of your turbine blades, you must use the following equation:

a = pi x r^2, with “r” representing the radius of the circle made by your spinning wind turbine blades.

Let’s look at an example. We’ll say that we have an 8-foot wind turbine and 10 MPH winds (all figures converted to the metric system—meters/feet per second). Note: the radius (r) needed for this equation is easy to get—it is the length of one of your turbine blades.

Let’s get our swept area.

a = 3.14 (1.2192 m^2)

a = 4.666

Now we have the information needed to figure out the total power inherent in the wind using our specific wind turbine (the density of the wind [rho] is 1.23). We use the abovementioned equation.

Power measured in watts = (.5) (rho) (a) (V^3)

Watts = (.5) (1.23) (4.666) (89.338)

Watts = 256

So, we can produce 256 watts with our wind turbine, right? Wrong.

How Much Power We Can Really Get Out of the Wind

According to the Betz Theory, we can only extract 59.26% of the energy out of the wind. That figure, however, assumes that we have a perfectly efficient system, which we don’t actually have. How much of the wind’s energy can we extract? About 35%, if we build an efficient wind power system.

So, using the conditions outlined in our example above, we should expect our wind turbine to produce about 35% of our figure, which was 256 watts, giving us a total of 89.6 watts.

Important Facts to Consider

Did you notice that in the formulas above, wind velocity is cubed and turbine radius is squared? This is important to consider because making your turbine blades a little bit longer gives you the opportunity to harness much more of the wind’s power. Likewise, small increases in wind velocity mean much more power is available.

For example, it would seem, at first, that if the speed of the wind doubled, it would carry with it twice as much power. Look at these numbers, though.

Our original scenario was as follows:

10 mph winds gave us .5 x 1.23 x 4.666 x 89.338 = 256 watts.

Now let’s say we have 20 MPH winds.

20 mph winds give us = .5 x 1.23 x 4.666 x 714.708 = 2051 watts

That’s 8 times the power!

Now let’s see what happens when we double the length of our wind turbine blades.

Our original scenario was as follows:

10 mph winds and an 8–foot wind turbine gave us (.5 ) (1.23) (4.666) (89.338) = 256 watts.

Now let’s say we have a 16-foot wind turbine.

10 mph winds and 8-foot blades gives us (.5) (1.23) (18.664) (89.338) = 1025 watts

That’s 4 times the power!

As you can see, figuring out how much power your DIY wind turbine will be able to produce is not too difficult. You just use two simple equations and the radius of your wind turbine blades. For best results, complete a home energy audit to find out exactly how much energy you use throughout the year. Then use what you have learned above to figure out just how big of a wind turbine you need to build in order to satisfy all of your energy needs.

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All You Need to Know About Your Electricity Bill

Submitted by: Chris Carson

Comparing your electricity bill to others in the area, or nationwide, won't make it any lower or any less painful, but can be interesting. Also, comparing with the average in your area can help you recognize if you need to try some conservation measures to lower your energy consumption. The Energy Information Agency issues figures on a lot of issues related to energy.

The average electricity bill nationally is $95.66, with average consumption being 920 Kilowatt hours (kWh), and the average price per kWh being 10.4 cents. Compare how you measure in reference to others and it can suggest how you are doing energy-wise. If your bill is way above the average, look at kwhs used. If it is way above, then you might be wasting energy. But, that is not necessarily true. A number of factors affect both consumption and cost of electricity in your household and region of the country.

National average costs per kWh by state or region ranges from a low of 7.58/kwh to a high of 24.20/kwh. The overall average nationwide is 11.51/kwh. Different regions vary in average costs per kWh. This can be due to a number of factors, some being fuel costs to produce the electricity, whether energy must be purchased from other states, and the amount of consumption based on weather conditions.

The breakdown of average kWh prices are: New England--17.47; Middle Atlantic -14.84; East North Central - 10.92; West North Central - i9.14; South Atlantic - 11.32; East South Central - 9.61; Mountain - 10.18; Pacific Contiguous - 12.15; Pacific Noncontiguous - 21.31.

One factor that affects the overall amount of your electric bill is the source of the energy to produce the power. Cost is not the only factor, however. The ecological cost is a big factor. Renewable sources can save big so far as conservation is concerned. The renewable sources include: hydropower, biomass, biofuels, wind generation, geothermal, and solar energy. Each year these alternatives sources are used in increasing numbers. In 2008, the percentage of electricity that was produced from these sources was 19%. It is estimated that it will increase to 23% by 2035.

Remember to compare apples to oranges. Compare the amount on your electric bill to others in your state or region. If yours is well below the average, maybe you should teach a class in your area to help others. If it is way above that average, then maybe you should be taking that class. There are many ways to conserve energy. Check for options, and pursue them to decrease your charges. Even if you are near or below the average, if you can decrease it even more, go for it.

One possible solution to lowering your costs is to contact your power company. Most have excellent printed resources. They will have materials specific to the needs of your region. In addition, most all of them will do an energy audit to help you discover where your energy consumption is more than the normal.

You can also research online for energy conservation suggestions. It may mean you need to replace old windows, or old appliances that are not energy efficient. Tax credits are available to offset some of the installation costs. The changes can mean a lowered electric bill. Think of what you could do with that saved money.

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Solar Power Brisbane - Home Solar Power System Are Important Alternative Energy Solutions

Submitted by: Thomas Jones

Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been used by humans since ancient times using a choice of ever-evolving technologies. Solar energy technologies comprise of solar heating, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal electricity and solar architecture, which can make huge assistance to solving some of the most crucial problems the world presently faces.

Solar Thermal uses the sun’s heat directly to heat up another medium – usually water – without the condition to create any of that irritating electricity. Solar thermal systems use either flat plates or tubes to capture the sun's heat and move the heat into a fluid.

Solar thermal is in general used to intensify the creation of hot water. I use the word intensify, because there will always be time when you don’t have adequate sun to generate all of your hot water requirements, and the intensfying is performed by either an electric element, a gas fired heater or (less commonly) other fuel heaters such as wood fired stoves. You will have seen the 'solar thermal' systems on roofs which typically look like plate made of glass.

In the past 10 years, houses with rooftop solar arrays have gone from being rare to common. Getting solar systems in the typical residential market has proved to be difficult mission as it has usually been an high-priced technology to apply. But the technology has developed over the years and this has expected that the long term cost-cutting benefits without difficulty outshine the early cost of completing. Moreover, it gives clean energy with no greenhouse-gas emissions. A characteristic solar power system uses arrays of photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight straight into electricity which is then stored into high-energy density batteries via a charge controlling circuitry.

In Australia, the most important factor when choosing an installer is to ensure that they are “Clean Energy Council Accredited”. This is a prerequisite that they need in order for the government to pay out its rebates. And even more important than that is you can be confident that they have been trained in the safe installation of Solar Power Systems.

You can sign up for free solar quotes at a range of websites and judge the prices offered by them to install the solar panels. Also you can give with the right size of your house and they will provide with the proper information on what is the right size of Solar panels that are required for your home in order for you to be provided with continuous supply of electricity.

When it comes to costing, which is very important aspect, let it may not be the most significant factor in your purchase. Remember, this is a system that you will depend on every day for the next 20-40 years, so hence it is very important that you have a system that has a high quality and performance that you are happy with. As is true with most things in this world: you generally get what you pay for. If you have been offered a system that seems spectacularly cheap then you may want understand that there are drawbacks associated common to a lot of super cheap solar deals.

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Save Money With Solar Power, 5 Ways To Use The Solar Power Around Your Home And Garden

Submitted by: Gavin Dye

There are many way you can use Solar Power around your home & garden, here a just a few that can get you started in saving money and helping the environment.

1. Solar Garden Lights

Why go through the expense of digging up your garden and laying cables, when you could use Solar Powered Lights. They are easy to install and an attractive way to use Solar Power. They charge during the day and automatically turn on at dusk. You do have to think about where you place them in the garden, so they can get a full charge during the day.

2. Solar Water fountains

Easy to install and they can be a charming addition to any garden pond. Having a fountain can also keep your pond healthy, by stopping the water in the pool from stagnating. The sound off running water is also known way to relieve stress.

3. Solar Battery Chargers

Why charge the batteries for all your gadgets like you mobile phone or Ipod from the mains when you could use a Solar charger wherever you are. Solar Panels now come in many shapes and sizes. Some varieties can be rolled up so are easy to carry; you can even get them built into rucksacks. You can get a charger specifically designed for the Ipod, which uses solar power.

4. Solar Pool Heating

Why not use Solar Power to heat the water in your pool and then keep that heat in the pool by using a solar pool cover. If you are still heating your pool using power from the mains, you are literally making your money evaporate into the air.

5. Solar Panels

Create power or heat water for your home to help reduce your heating bills in the long run, the Solar Panels can be fitted to your roof and the suns light is converted into electricity or used to heat the water for your home. This is the most involved way to use Solar Power in your home, if you want to go this route, I would employ professionals who will be able to advise you in what the best plan of action would be, and the possible savings.

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