Alternative Energy Sources
This site endeavours to keep abreast of the innovations in alternative energy sources, old and new to harness, transfer, store, and dispense energy. It is quite heartening to see the progress on so many levels in these fields as more and more people are developing and installing alternative energy sources available should the energy grid fail. In establishing alternative ways to manage energy, we can give the environment a break leaving a smaller eco-footprint, and cut our energy costs at the same time. This site strives to inform the DIY crowd seeking ingenious, clean, energy-efficient, and natural ways to generate energy. Find DIY instructions on waterwheels, water-capture systems, outdoor ovens for energy savings and self-sufficiency, generators, alternative ways to cook meals, grow food, clean water, and more.
Read up on advancements in energy transferring storing and generating energy including batteries.
Combinations of solar energy with other alternative energy methods will be presented on this and our Solar Energy page.
The creative energy around figuring out ways to harness energy from the sun, air, water, wind, and technological advancements abounds and we aim to share and inspire. Here’s to breaking reliance on the established energy grids and allowing for making energy available, one way or another, to remote areas, allowing for off-grid and mobile living.
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Engineer 775 Video: Endless Hot Water Without Electricity
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EcoSnippets: MIT Scientists Develop Device That Generates Electricity From Thin Air
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Inceptive Mind: World’s first 100% renewable hydrogen-powered gas turbine-tested
Startup Selfie: Electric Walking Bike
Wikipedia: Stanley Meyer’s Water Fuel Cell
DIY Balcony Garden: Unveiling the Secrets – How I Created an Eternal Generator
OpenSourceLowTech – DIY Portable Water Turbine
EcoSnippets: Free Power For 16 Years From A Modified Washing Machine / Water Wheel
EcoSnippets: The ELF Solar Powered Car-Bike Goes 48 Miles Per Charge (Further If You Pedal)…
EcoSnippets: This Stove Boils Water, Cooks Meals, Creates Electricity & Fits Into Your Backpack…