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I have been building alternative
energy systems, mainly solar and wind,
and even a few small to medium
residential hydroelectric plants for
quite a few years. I have read just about
everything for DIY solar, wind power, and
hydroelectric that I could get my hands
on since 1992.
After reviewing both Earth 4
Energy and Homemade Power I have come to
some the following
conclusions:
Both have really good written
instructions and diagrams that take you
step by step through the process of
fabricating both a solar electric system
and a wind generation plant.
I would have to say that because of the video
instruction in Earth 4 Energy,
that would be my top pick.
Although I have both of them, I find that they
are both useful and complement each other.
Being able to see the videos of the process in
action might be better for those who are
creating their
first
alternative power system. Those
who are more experienced may not
care.
Earth 4 energy is $49.95
as opposed to Homemade Energy which is
$47.00, so if you
think having the videos would help you,
it just a few dollars more.
One thing that I would add for their wind power
information is, spend the extra bucks on higher
grade bearings, you will be glad you did after
millions of blade rotations.
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