If you want to both save some of your money and be nicer to the global and local environments, then harnessing green energy possibilities within your home or business property can make a lot of sense. This article lists five such possibilities you can explore in your property, so read on for ideas and choose the ones that might work out for you!
Make use of the sun. Unless you live close to arctic regions, the sun is something you see in the sky every single day. Why not use this free source of power? At the very least, you can light up your yard with photovoltaic powered lights that take in energy all day to shine it all night. You can also use solar powered fans to cool your car and some rooms of buildings. Even if the idea of replacing your whole roof with solar panels is not appealing or financially feasible, think at least about a solar water heating system to cut your power bill a break.
If you live in a very flat area that sees a lot of wind, or close to a coastline where the breeze is constantly switching back and forth between land and sea, you might be able to make use of a windmill. You can, of course, go large for maximum power generation, and possibly power your whole building for stretches of time when the weather is right. You can also go small scale and power just part of your property or certain appliances.
Is there a creek or stream running through your property? Believe it nor not, there are miniature dams that can be built or even just bought and installed in residentially-owned small waterways. If there is enough room and slope, you might can even put in a whole sequence of these, all generating power repeatedly from the same water source. When combined with the right landscaping, no one might even notice or think they are actually generating power for your home. And, as long as there is running water, you have electricity, regardless of daylight or wind.
If the idea of around the clock power appeals to you but you do not have a water source for hydroelectricity, then a geothermal installation might be just up your alley. You can drill into the earth beneath you and harness the heat of the planet’s interior for heating and even electricity production. Geographic restrictions do apply, but this source of power is nonstop once in place.
Even if none of the four above options are realistic for you, think about biofuels. There are standalone appliances you can buy that run purely off of biofuel sources. Wood stoves have gotten incredibly efficient in recent years, and there are cooking possibilities using local restaurant waste such as oils.
As you are now aware, you have at least five possibilities for harnessing green energy power in your home or business. Now that you know the basics of each of these, you can probably determine which ones are realistic options for you.
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