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Do you know how to cut your monthly energy bills by up to 80% and meanwhile stop the reliance on big companies to provide electric energy, by producing your own cheap electricity right at your home? The problem with today’s energy situation is, that the demand for energy is growing exponentially, as is the population of the world. The resources needed to generate this energy on the other hand are being decimated at a very rapid pace though. Relying on these outdated means of energy production would therefore be a fatal mistake. So what is the solution?

Getting the latest solar panels for your home is a very good way to bring down your energy bills, while at the same time doing something good for the environment. Solar panels sit on top of your roof and during the day will soak up energy from the sun.

The main problem people ask when they consider installing solar panels is that if it will actually work for their home. There are a few major factors to consider before getting a solar panel system. Just to answer my article’s title, yes it will work for any home if you get the right system that will work in your area or setup.

Water for our cities and towns comes from a wide variety of sources, including rivers, dams, aquifers, tanks, recycling and more recently desalination plants. Each of these sources can provide clean water however the cost-effectiveness of each source is different. The cost per litre and the cost to the community differ significantly. These issues have been hotly debated and there is no real common ground on what is the best water source in terms of the overall best outcome for the community.

There are many reasons why people build or purchase a solar panel system. Most of this stem from practical problems like an outrageous electricity bill or remote locations without any traditional electricity lines in the area. There are 5 main reasons that people use solar panels and the first 2 are obvious, as stated above we want 2 things:

Solar powered homes have steadily been increasing for the past 10 years and its because people realize the benefits of making your own solar panels. The main reasons are that solar panels are not that expensive to make and with enough research can be installed and used as a main power source. The main problems of solar powered homes are quite a few, you need to be able to avoid power outage, where to put the panels and of course a backup energy source just in case there is not enough solar energy available.

Before you start to think about trying to build a solar panel for your home you must be open to discovering new ways of installing a solar panel system. Making this system can be done as a fun activity with family and friends.

There are 3 essential things you need to know when making solar panels. First you need to know the right tools and materials to build a sturdy solar panel system. Next is you need to know where to source the cheapest and sturdiest material for this project and lastly the actual blueprint to build.

Wood powered water heaters are little known, but for some, they can mean free hot water. But are wood fired water heaters really practical for home use?

We have to save our planet and have to provide better life for our children! Let’s start from our home!

‘Green’, environmentally conscious gifts don’t have to be boring. Here’s a list of fun, fabulous, stylish gift ideas for the modern homesteaders or eco-conscious, self-sufficient living fans on your Christmas list. Fair trade, locally made, natural materials, energy efficient – they’re all here, and sure to make you a very popular gift-giver this year.

Appropriate use of natural resources is one of the important factors of developed and developing countries. Maximum utilization of natural resources leads to booming economy and minimizes the expenditures of end users as well. If we look at the current situation in developing countries, the energy crises is one of the major issues.