Tim McDonald

The Truth About Home Made Power Plant

At first glance we thought we would be in for a struggle, but once we started reading Home Made Power Plant, the information was solid. DIY fanatics will love this guide - you will definitely learn as you go along, since customer support may be quick, but it is not very helpful. Likes * The best diagrams Home Made Power Plant had by far the best diagrams. They were well-labeled for the solar plans, easy to follow... (posted by Tim 3 years 41 days ago.)

Solar Attic Fan: 5 Reasons To Get One Now

Are you currently using an electric attic fan or some sort of electric ventilation system at home? Then have you ever thought of installing a solar attic fan ? When most people think of solar products, they immediately think "expensive!", but when we investigated getting a solar powered attic fan and compared it to conventional ventilation systems, it was obvious which way we were going to go. There are so... (posted by Tim 3 years 49 days ago.)

Have You Considered LED Solar Power Lights?

Home LED solar powered lights are the latest in solar power products to hit the market. By being free of relying on traditional electricity sources, these modern lights are a dream for designers when it comes to outdoor lighting. How solar power LED lights came about: Ever since solar power became portable, people have thought of as many solar power uses as possible. What made solar power so... (posted by Tim 3 years 54 days ago.)

Making Your Own Power With The Swift Wind Turbine

After having much success installing over 250 home wind turbines in Scotland, Cascading Engineering is bringing the Swift wind turbine to America and Canada. The company that specializes in plastics, partnered with Swift's Scottish designer, Renewable Devices, to install the revolutionary small wind turbine in the U.S. households. What sets the Swift apart from other small wind turbines is the... (posted by Tim 3 years 74 days ago.)

Hydro Power: What Is It?

Harnessing the power of water has been used for centuries for many useful purposes. Initially it was used for irrigation and operating various machines, such as windmills and dock cranes. But these days it has a more important use: as a renewable source of electricity. So what is hydro power? Well, basically it is the generation of electricity by using the natural force of water. And how is hydro power generated ? ... (posted by Tim 3 years 77 days ago.)

The Disadvantages Of Nuclear Power

Early on man realized that fossil fuels would soon run out, and so nuclear power was born. It was glorified as the cleaner alternative to oil and coal power stations, promising lower emissions and environmental safety. But has it really lived up to our expectations? And is it the ideal energy solution for the future? We think not. Although nuclear power is efficient and responsible for about 25% of the world's... (posted by Tim 3 years 80 days ago.)