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		<title>Build a Magnetic Generator</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 05:26:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The magnetic power generator harnesses this magnetic force to create continual motion. Once started, magnetic generator runs on by itself and whilst the magnets maintain their polarity, the system will never stop.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Learn How to Build a Magnetic Power Generator</h1>
<p><small><em> An article by Gallen Ho</em></small> A new focus of interest now falls in the development of free energy  generator known as the magnetic power generator. This system is able to  produce more energy than it needs to run by itself, which results in  free energy. It can be manufactured easily and capable of producing  sufficient energy to support the entire house.</p>
<p>While solar power  systems are preferable in locations that have an extensive amount of  sunlight and while home windmills are popular at areas with constant  flow of wind, the greatest benefit of a magnetic power generator is that  you it can function in all weather, in all temperature, does not take  up any substantial amount of space and is completely clean and totally  free.</p>
<p>Many other benefits of a magnetic generator include:</p>
<p>o Ease of use <br />
 o Cheap to build and cheaper to run.  <br />
 o Slashes your electrical bills significantly.  <br />
 o Completely safe for you and your family.</p>
<p>The magnetic power  generator harnesses this magnetic force to create continual motion. The  generator, once started, runs on by itself and whilst the magnets  maintain their polarity, the system will never stop.</p>
<p>If you are  concern about how much electrical power is required to be generated for  your house &#8211; A house of two adults and two children living on all the  normal modern appliances that a home generally has including a computer,  washing machine, tumble dryer, hot water geyser etc, then you are  likely to be able to reduce your electrical bills by up to 40%.</p>
<p>It  is speculated that in the same way that solar power systems have become  more accepted by the general population, so will magnetic energy and  within the next ten years, energy companies will be implementing these  systems in many houses around the world. Why wait till the energy  companies to catch on when you can be doing it for yourself, cheap and  easy.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Article Source: 						<a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gallen_Ho"> http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gallen_Ho </a></p>
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		<title>Free Electricity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can actually generate electricity from "thin air". It's not a joke. In fact, it's pure science - and backed up by tons of studies and recorded demonstrations.  In fact, it's all about harvesting electricity from "Ambient Vibrations". You can see a video of how it works here: ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Get Free Electricity</h1>
<p>Yes, <strong>Free Electricity</strong>, you read it correctly! I know, it&#8217;s hard to believe! But you can actually generate electricity from &#8220;thin air&#8221;. It&#8217;s not a joke. In fact, it&#8217;s pure science &#8211; and backed up by tons of studies and recorded demonstrations.</p>
<p>In fact, it&#8217;s all about harvesting electricity from &#8220;<em>Ambient Vibrations</em>&#8220;. You can see a video of how it works here:</p>
<p><a title="Click here to see how it works and how you'll be able to get free electricity" rel="nofollow" href="http://howto.homealternative-energy.com/Free-Electricity" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Click Here To Watch The Video</strong></span></a></p>
<p>Ambient Vibrations have a low frequency and that&#8217;s why we can&#8217;t notice them&#8230; but when you tap into this infinite source of power, you can power up almost anything. In the video, you can see how easy it is to charge a regular mobile phone&#8230; with a device that cost only $2 to build!</p>
<p>Imagine what you can do with a large scale generator&#8230;</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the link again &#8211; check out the video, this is REALLY interesting stuff.</p>
<p><a title="Click here to check out this free energy generator" rel="nofollow" href="http://howto.homealternative-energy.com/Free-Electricity" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"> &gt;&gt; check out this free energy generator&lt;&lt;</span></strong></a></p>
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		<title>Geothermal Renewable Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 01:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For us to do our share to protect the environment now and for generations to come, we have to promote alternative energy and geothermal as a green energy source is just one of many that is currently available.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Geothermal As A Green Energy Source</p>
<p>We have the technology to do a lot of things and one of these is to tap the earth íts energy. This is exactly what we do when we decide to use geothermal which happens to be a green energy source. Geothermal energy is energy obtained by tapping heat from the earth itself. This comes from magma and the radioactive decay of uranium, thorium, and potassium.</p>
<p>The downside to geothermal energy is the fact that it is expensive to build. On the other hand, because the earth&#8217;s crust continuously decays replenishing the heat, it is still a renewable source of energy.</p>
<p>There are three types of geothermal plants around. These are namely:</p>
<ol>
<li> dry steam,</li>
<li>flash,</li>
<li>and binary.</li>
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<p><em>Dry steam plants</em> take steam out of fractures in the ground and use it to directly drive a turbine that spins a generator.</p>
<p><em>Flash plants</em> take on water at temperatures over 200 ?C, out of the ground, and allows it to boil as it rises to the surface then separates the steam phase in steam/water separators which runs the steam through a turbine to generate electricity.</p>
<p>Last, you have <em>binary plants</em>. Here, hot water flows through heat exchangers and that boiling organic fluid is what spins the turbine.</p>
<p>Once power is generated, the condensed steam and remaining geothermal fluid from all three types of plants are injected back into the hot rock to pick up more heat.</p>
<p>Geothermal plants are used operational in different parts of the globe. These are usually located in geologically unstable parts of the planet. You can see some in Chile, Iceland, New Zealand, United States, the Philippines and Italy. At home, two most prominent areas for this are in the Yellowstone basin and in northern California.</p>
<p>Aside from digging deep into the earth, there are some who believe we can generate power from hot dry rocks. You have to dig 3 kilometers deep are drilled into the earth first to find these hot underground radiogenic granite rocks. Right now, some Australia companies are exploring this technology.</p>
<p>If you were to compare the amount of energy collected from geothermal to <a title="solar energy" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/solar-energy-panels.html">solar</a>, you still get more from the sun. Despite that, people should still use it since solar energy cannot be harnessed when the clouds block the sun&#8217;s rays from reaching the <a title="Solar panels" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/solar-energy-panels.html">solar panels</a>.</p>
<p><em>Geothermal energy</em> is a green energy source just like <a title="renewable wind energy" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/renewable-wind-energy.html">wind energy</a>, hydropower and <a title="biofuel production" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/biofuel-production.html">biofuel</a> because it is a renewable. By maximizing its potential, we don&#8217;t have to worry about the price of oil in the world market when it hit more than $110 a barrel and is now under $40 in the world market. But that is not the only thing we should be concerned about. We should also do our best to protect the environment given that coal fired and nuclear power plants produce harmful gases and radioactive waste that may cause to people and the surrounding areas.</p>
<p>Everyone knows that our planet has changed due to global warming. We learned our lessons from Chernobyl and Three Mile Island but this does not mean it may not happen again.</p>
<p>For us to do our share to protect the environment now and for generations to come, we have to promote alternative energy and geothermal as a green energy source is just one of many that is currently available.</p>
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		<title>Make Your Own Energy Source</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 21:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make you own energy source: you won't have to pay electrical bills or gasoline anymore for your cars. While you can buy some of the equipment, the rest can be done on our own.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wouldn&#8217;t it be great if we can produce our own green energy source?</p>
<p>If we can do that, we don&#8217;t have to pay electrical bills or gasoline anymore for our cars. While we can buy some of the equipment, the rest will have to be done on our own.</p>
<p>Take solar or wind energy for example. We already know how to harness and make <a title="Make your own solar panels" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/solar-energy-panels.html">your own solar panels</a> or <a title="Make your own windmill" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/homemade-windmill.html">your own windmill</a>. If you want to make one, do some research online and then set up the system yourself.</p>
<p>To have solar energy, you will need to buy an inverter, battery, charge controller, solar panels, some wires and support structure. The only difference with wind  energy is that you need a fan. Once you have everything you need, you can put it all together.</p>
<p>If you are not skillful, you will be happy to know that some companies sell the entire system. By buying it from them and having it installed by their experts, you are sure that there won&#8217;t be any problems the moment you switch it on.</p>
<p>There is one more thing you need before you can use one or the two green energy sources. Before you buy the materials or the system, make sure you have a flat area that is about a hundred square feet or so because it occupies a lot of space.</p>
<p>For those who don&#8217;t have the space or the budget to use these two energy sources, another option is to create your own biofuels.</p>
<p>Biofuels are used in many countries and they get it from harvesting corn, sugar and other crops. Luckily, you don&#8217;t need a farm to produce it because you can also <a title="How to make your own biofuel" href="http://howto.homealternative-energy.com/biofuels-DIY">make your own biofuel</a> using some recycled waste.</p>
<p>A good example of this is vegetable oil which we use for cooking. To turn this into a biofuel, we first filter it by warming up the liquid and then filtering this with a coffee filter. The next step is to remove the water also by boiling it again at 100 degrees for a short period of time.</p>
<p>We need to know the amount of lye present in the vegetable oil and we do this by a process known as titration. When we are done with that, we now mix sodium hydroxide to produce sodium methoxide.</p>
<p>The process of converting used vegetable oil before it becomes a biofuel takes quite awhile and it must be heated the entire time. This is done so the fuel we produce is pure and only when this is achieved that we give it time to cool.</p>
<p>Just how much biofuel we make after all the work varies but you will have an idea of how much you have produced since this is the one you see floating at the top. If there is still some glycerin present, filter it again. From there, you already have your own backyard biofuel which you can use and even sell to those who are just as concerned with the environment as you are.</p>
<p>By making our own green energy sources, we make ourselves less dependent on gasoline in its various forms to power our heater, home or car. Why don&#8217;t a lot of people do it? Well simply because they don&#8217;t have the time to make it and would rather rely on someone else to do it for them.</p>
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		<title>How To Restore Battery Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 04:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you like to restore battery life by 50% to 80%... and keep them as good as new for years and years… with almost zero effort? How to save thousands with a very simple process]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do solar panels, wind generators, cars, and cordless drills have in common?<br />
One thing: <strong>Rechargeable batteries!</strong></p>
<p>It doesn’t really matter if you’ve already gone solar, or planning to. You’re guaranteed to need a battery bank to store energy for night usage. It’s the same with wind power systems: you always need a back-up.</p>
<p>However, most battery banks usually cost an arm and a leg. So instead of paying thousands of dollars… you’re better off <strong>reconditioning old batteries</strong> and using them instead. And if you’re interested in “free energy”… this is as close to free as you’ll ever get!</p>
<p>So, would you like to extend the life of your batteries by 50% to 80%&#8230; and keep them as good as new for years and years… with almost zero effort?</p>
<p>It&#8217;s now possible with a process called <span style="color: #0000ff;">&#8220;</span><a title="Click to learn how your can recondition batteries" href="http://4a8ac8tfwzmyap9dhlub56q6xt.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank"><em>battery reconditioning</em></a><span style="color: #0000ff;">&#8220;</span>.</p>
<p>Not only you can greatly extend the life of your batteries… but you can get “dead” batteries for free… and “revive” them using a very simple process!</p>
<p>Visit Andy&#8217;s Sugar website below – it will give you crucial information that can save you thousands of dollars when building your solar battery bank! (it’s the best way to get deep cycle batteries!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Click here to visit Andy's restore batteries website" href="http://4a8ac8tfwzmyap9dhlub56q6xt.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank"><strong>&#8212;&gt;&gt;Click Here To Visit Restore Batteries.Com&lt;&lt;&#8212;</strong></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">But that’s not all!</span></strong> Why not use your car battery for a few more years, instead of trading it back for a new, expensive one? And why throw away your old Nicad batteries… when you can help save the environment and also save a ton of money at the same time?</p>
<p>Look! I’ve been using reconditioned batteries for years… and making a nice profit (and huge savings) from this technique. So I can tell you this: Andy’s guide is pure gold. If you’re still on the fence about getting it… do yourself a favor and invest in RestoreBatteries today. It’s THAT good</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Click here to visit Andy's restore batteries website" href="http://4a8ac8tfwzmyap9dhlub56q6xt.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank"><strong>&#8212;&gt;Click here to get the fool scoop on Andy&#8217;s guide&lt;&#8212;</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Generate Free Energy With Magnets</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn to generate free electricity with magnet. Did you know that you can generate your own electric energy, using a magnetic energy generator? It works by itself, and it produces absolutely free energy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Build a Free Electricity Generator</h1>
<h4>Would you Like To Say Goodbye To Your Power Bill&#8230;?</h4>
<p>Have you found yourself frustrated due to the ever-rising power bills? I have found myself struggling with the same problem as well.</p>
<p>Did you know that you can generate your own electric energy, using a magnetic energy generator? It works by itself, and it produces absolutely free energy.</p>
<p>Even if that sounds indredible and too good to be true, this solution exists.</p>
<p>In fact, this technology was discovered since decades by a great scientist but was never revealed to public for evident reasons&#8230;!</p>
<p>But today -thanks the internet-  a DIY guide showing how to build such a generator is now available online.</p>
<p><strong>This Generator is called Magniwork!</strong></p>
<p>It is getting widely popular. People are starting to massively implement these  generators, and are able to completely eliminate their power bills.</p>
<p>Even if you are incredulous -what I can understand, the best thing you can do now, is  to <strong><a title="Click to visit Magniwork website" href="http://howto.homealternative-energy.com/Magniwork">visit the Magniwork website</a></strong> below and find out how it works.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://howto.homealternative-energy.com/Magniwork"><img class="aligncenter" title="how to build free electricity generator" src="http://homealternative-energy.com/images/free-electricity-generator.png" alt="free electricity generator" width="447" height="365" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a title="Click here to visit Magniwork website" href="http://howto.homealternative-energy.com/Magniwork">&gt;&gt;&gt;Click HERE to visit MagniWork Website&lt;&lt;&lt;</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Global Warming Awareness</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Global Warming Worries Lead to New Alternative Energy Ideas
The fear of global warming has led to some interesting  alternative energy ideas for the future that would  have less impact on the environment.
Constant research  takes place daily for sources of energy that utilize  our natural resources, have little repercussion on our  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Global Warming Worries Lead to New Alternative Energy Ideas</h3>
<p>The fear of global warming has led to some interesting  alternative energy ideas for the future that would  have less impact on the environment.</p>
<p>Constant research  takes place daily for sources of energy that utilize  our natural resources, have little repercussion on our  atmosphere, cost less and are naturally renewable.</p>
<p>There has been much research in the area of <a title="solar power" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/renewable-solar-energy.html">solar  power</a>, tapping geothermal heat inside the earth,  harnessing the power of the tides as an energy sources  and <a title="wind turbines" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/windmill-design.html">wind turbines</a>, but scientists are going further  into their imaginations to develop energy from sources  never thought of before.</p>
<p>For instance, scientists are studying marine algae in  the hopes that they could generate power from the  methane given off by rotting algae; the methane could  then be harnessed to provide methane for burning to  power industrial needs for energy. Corn is being  tested as a fuel (ethanol) for cars, as well as home  heating sources, and there are many other areas that  you may not have thought about.</p>
<p>Early studies are looking at falling rain and how it  might be used to generate power (same premise as  harnessing wave power). I&#8217;m not a scientist, so I  can&#8217;t even begin to explain how or why this might  work.    One of the ideas I like best is powering our own personal  IPod, cell phone and home computer by walking power: a  leg brace, equipped with an electricity generator,  gets the power from your every step. Need it charged  quickly? Go for a long run. Need a little power to  power my laptop to get me through the meeting, go walk  an hour!</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the term suggests, bio-fuels are fuels that are formed when biological matter decomposes. The bio-fuels are mostly derived from plants. Bio-fuels exist in all the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Bio fuels &#8211; Are they good?</h3>
<p>As the term suggests, bio-fuels are fuels that are formed when biological matter decomposes. The bio-fuels are mostly derived from plants. Bio-fuels exist in all the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.</p>
<h4>Difference between bio-fuels and fossil fuels</h4>
<p>Bio-fuels are different from fossil fuels in the following ways:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fossil fuels take a million years to build whereas bio-fuels can be made extremely fast, in a matter of days.</li>
<li>Fossil fuels generate huge amounts of pollution. Bio-fuels are comparatively safer.</li>
<li>Bio-fuels are renewable sources of energy unlike fossil fuels.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Different types of bio-fuels</h4>
<p>Bio-fuels have been categorized into four types:</p>
<ol>
<li> first generation,</li>
<li>second generation,</li>
<li>third generation,</li>
<li>and fourth generation.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>The first generation bio-fuels</strong> are derived from vegetable fats, starch,<a title="how to make your own biodiesel" href="http://howto.homealternative-energy.com/biofuels-DIY"><img class="alignright" style="border: 0pt none;" title="How to make your own biodiesel" src="http://homealternative-energy.com/images/biodiesel.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="224" /></a> and sugar, which are in turn derived from food-crops. The first generation fuels are also derived from animal fats. Biogas, bio-diesel, and vegetable oil are some examples of this type of bio-fuels.</p>
<p><strong>The second generation of bio-fuels</strong> is mainly derived from waste biomass, thus making it a more balanced option compared to the first-generation bio-fuels. Different kinds of alcohols and diesel generated from wood fall into the category of second generation bio-fuels.</p>
<p><strong>The third generation</strong> comprises of bio-fuels derived from algae. Algae are farmed on large scales for creating these bio-fuels. The algae fuels are extremely environment-friendly as they can easily decompose into the soil without harming it.</p>
<p><strong>The bio-fuels in the fourth generation</strong> are derived by a method in which micro-organisms are raised to work with carbon dioxide to generate fuel.</p>
<h4>Advantages of bio-fuels</h4>
<p>Bio-fuels prove advantageous in the following ways:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bio-fuels lessen the burden on gradually-vanishing fossil fuels.</li>
<li>Bio-fuels are environment-friendly. They help reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere.</li>
<li>Bio-fuels, especially, <strong><a title="how to save money making your own biodiesel" href="http://howto.homealternative-energy.com/biofuels-DIY">bio-diesel</a></strong> prove to be very cost-effective for consumers.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Disadvantages of bio-fuels</h4>
<p>Bio-fuels are not bereft of criticism. Though beneficial for the environment, bio-fuels have its disadvantages, paradoxically in the environmental purview.</p>
<p>Bio-fuels have received criticism for many reasons, a couple of which are stated below:<br />
• Economists have long debated on the usefulness of first generation bio-fuels when compared to the lack of food they cause. Generating fuel from food crops makes food crops unworthy of human consumption. Some people believe that being a higher priority than fuel, food should not be farmed for making fuels but for human consumption.</p>
<p>• Making bio-fuels require acres of farming land, thus encroaching upon the natural habitat of plants and animals.</p>
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		<title>What Constitutes a Windmill?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A windmill is device that converts wind energy into mechanical energy which is later converted into electrical energy.
A windmill typically consists of the following parts:

The blades &#8211; A windmill can consist of any number of blades from four to 20. Some special wind mills have higher number of blades.
The tower &#8211; The tower holds the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A windmill is device that converts <a title="wind renewable energy article" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/renewable-wind-energy.html">wind energy</a> into mechanical energy which is later converted into <a title="Find out how electricity is produced" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/how-electricity-is-produced.html">electrical energy</a>.</p>
<p>A windmill typically consists of the following parts:</p>
<ul>
<li>The blades &#8211; A windmill can consist of any number of blades from four to 20. Some special wind mills have higher number of blades.</li>
<li>The tower &#8211; The tower holds the rotating blades high up in the air so that the winds rotate them.</li>
<li>The shaft &#8211; The shaft is responsible for joining the blades with the tower and for the smooth rotation of blades.</li>
<li>The generator &#8211; The generator is what generates electricity from the mechanical energy. It also stores power for future use.</li>
<li>The base: The base of the windmill keeps it grounded to the earth.</li>
</ul>
<h3><a href="http://homealternative-energy.com/images/windmill-design-big.jpg"><img class="alignright" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px;" title="Windmill Design- Click to enlarge picture" src="http://homealternative-energy.com/images/windmill-design.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="359" /></a></h3>
<h3>What factors affect windmill design?</h3>
<p>There are many factors that affect the design of a windmill. Let&#8217;s understand the major ones:</p>
<p>• <strong>Wind speed</strong>: The wind speed can be accurately measured with the help of an anemometer. It is not possible to determine the right kind of wind mill without knowing the accurate wind speed.</p>
<p>• <strong>Wind direction</strong>: For designing a windmill, it is also important to know the direction from which the wind flows most of the time.</p>
<p>• <strong>Change in wind speed</strong>: Apart from the constant speed of mind, it is required that you know how the wind changes its speed.</p>
<p>• <strong>Change of wind direction</strong>: The direction of wind will not be constant, so it important to note the way it changes its direction.</p>
<p>• <strong>Obstructions on the site</strong>: It is best t install a windmill at a place without many obstructions. Look out for existing and potential structures that may affect the performance of your windmill.</p>
<p>• <strong>Wind turbulence</strong>: The movement of wind is not always predictable. However, it is a good idea to understand the patter of wind turbulence in your site.</p>
<p>• <strong>Distance of wind activity from the ground</strong>: The height of the tower is dependent on the height at which the wind is active.</p>
<h3>What are the possible designs of windmills?</h3>
<p>Aerodynamics determines the design of a windmill based on the factors mentioned in the section above. The designs of windmills vary in the following measures:</p>
<ul>
<li>Number of blades</li>
<li>Shape of the blades</li>
<li>Height of the tower</li>
<li>Kind of generators</li>
<li>Distance of the installation spot from the ground</li>
<li>Distance between the tower and the generator</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Homemade Windmill</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the whole world is looking for ways to cope with the severe energy crisis, what is the least we can do?  We need to begin by saving the power we have and generating more power using alternate power solutions like solar and wind power systems.
The implementation of a windmill is not considered very cheap; [...]]]></description>
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<p>When the whole world is looking for ways to cope with the severe energy crisis, what is the least we can do?  We need to begin by saving the power we have and generating more power using alternate power solutions like solar and <a title="Read more about wind power system" href="http://homealternative-energy.com/renewable-wind-energy.html">wind power systems</a>.</p>
<p>The implementation of a windmill is not considered very cheap; however, it turns out a huge money saver in the long run when the cost of producing power becomes zero.</p>
<p>It has been observed lately that people are implementing wind power solutions even at places with the average speed of power less than 11 miles per hour. Ideally, the average speed of wind at the site you propose to set up the windmill at should be 11 miles per hour, but a slightly lower average is also reaping good results for people.</p>
<p>One thing that dissuades people from setting up a windmill is the initial cost. However, one can set up a windmill at home at a much less price. It is, however, important to consider certain things while setting up a windmill on your own.</p>
<ul>
<li>Get a good plan to make a windmill at home. Keep in mind the output you want the windmill to generate.</li>
<li>Look for sturdy components. Your homemade windmill should not get damaged by heavy winds.</li>
<li>Compare the prices of the equipment in the market and go for the components that suit your budget and your site.W</li>
<li>When looking for a windmill plan, look for the following features:</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li><strong>Illustrations</strong>: Visual descriptions work better than only-text ones. If your windmill guide has illustrative descriptions for making a windmill, it makes your task easier.</li>
<li><strong>Easy language</strong>: If your windmill-making guide uses a lot of jargon and technical information, it is better to look for a different one. Look for one that has easy-to-understand language making your task fluid.</li>
<li><strong>Component descriptions</strong>: Your <a title="A great and simple guide to help you build your own wind power at home" href="http://howto.homealternative-energy.com/homemade-windpower-guide">homemade windmill guide</a> should be able to provide you with detailed visual and textual descriptions of all the components you need to use. It is also important that the guide tells you which type of component works best for a site like yours.</li>
<li><strong>Local information</strong>: If your guide gives you information about the best available equipment in Europe while you are reading it from a countryside location in western USA, your guide is as good as useless. Look for a guide that provides equipment information of places around you.</li>
</ol>
<p>Make power at home with solar and wind energy to eliminate your power bill.</p>
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