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Foldable, portable windmill(0)

January 26, 2010

You never know which way the wind will blow, or when you might need to harness its power.  Now, with the Eolic foldable, portable windmill you never have to worry again.  The Eolic, a portable turbine can be mounted on its telescopic pole in just three steps.  Imagine using this little beauty on a camping [...]

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Portable solar power, coming soon to a Home Depot near you.

A picture is worth 1,000 words, so I will be brief and only share two pictures of one of the most practical, obvious renewable energy solutions that I have seen in some time.  The GridKicker by Solaroad Technologies, Inc.  Designed for use by road construction workers this device has obvious applications for any niche of [...]

Renewable Energy: Wind Power and Water Power

 
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Renewable energy is energy that is generated from sunlight, rain, tides, geothermal heat and wind. These sources are naturally and constantly replenished, which is why they are deemed as renewable. The usage of renewable energy sources is very important when considering the sustainability of the existing energy usage of the world. While [...]

Rating Home-made/DIY Renewable Energy Solutions

This is the first in a three part series looking at renewable energy products for the home.
In just the past six to twelve months the number of home made/do-it-yourself (DIY) renewable energy solutions has increased dramatically. And a growing number of innovative, low-cost  renewable energy solutions are available online at Amazon.com, as well as retail [...]


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