Mitch asked:

I have seen DIY software which explains everything for novices. Specifically, how to build your own solar panels and tie them into your home electrical system for about $100 in parts.

Has anyone tried doing this? Was it easy?

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pyrothahitman asked:

ok i plan to make a wind turbine for a off grid hunting cabin so i can have electricity! i plan on hooking up the turbine generator to 12v car batteries 2 or 3 or 4…then use a 120v inverter…does this mean i have 120v of power or no? could i power a 110v fridge from this set up? and lastly if i add more batteries 12v…does that increase to 24v 36v etc…? or does it still have a 12v current?
thanx in advance for any help…i plan to make something similar to this to give you guys an idea!!
http://www.mdpub.com/Wind_Turbine/index.html
wow 3 great responses…thanx guys…but all this is still foreign to me so i will thoroughly review each post and do some google research as i dont know what running batteries in a series and parallel means…i assume you mean bridging them somehow in different ways. but anyhow thanx for all your help

How to Build a Wind Generator

nhrule asked:


I am looking to find out the cost and reward for a home solar panel and the amount of energy it can produce. Maybe some web sites that can give me detailed info.

Where to find solar kits

Greg H asked:


Just wondering if some experts out there could give some advice on what to features to look for and to “look out” for when purchasing and having installed a home solar power system. Of course I know sizing it properly is a big issue. However, are there certain brands of the various components that should or should not be used, etc.

Where to find solar kits

Gel asked:

Meaning to say, which would you mostly prefer?

Build a Wind Generator

ѕтαηý נυ∂є®™ asked:


i am really interested in preparing a simple, homemade solar cell n in turn connecting them to form a panel. i also wanna bother about the cost. its gotcha be lower in cost and higher in efficiency.

Making Your Own Solar Panels

Pol asked:

I think they buy solar power (if you generate a ton) but I was wondering if they bought back wind? I was thinking about making some homemade turbines for a winter project.

How to Build a Wind Generator

Michael asked:


I am doing a school project and need to build a wind turbine with the same dimensions as a commercial one. Any help would be appreciated along with some references.

How to Build a Wind Generator

davee52uk asked:


I have made a wind generator out of cheap, everyday materials.
Is it possible to make solar panels for generating electricity from everyday materials, perhaps something like a thermocouple with two different metals?

Making Your Own Solar Panels

Amy Q asked:


I’m doing my science fair project on solar energy and i need to know how to make a solar panel out of household objects. I found a website that said it is possible to build one out of a box, paint, plastic, and aluminum foil but I can’t find out how.

Making Your Own Solar Panels