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Wind Turbine for Cabin | Alternative Energy for Remote Homes
Remote homes, whether cabins, hunting lodges, or vacation homes are excellent places to implement alternative energy systems. But where do you start? And how do you maintain a wind turbine for cabin use when you’re not always at that cabin?Missouri Wind and Solar wind customers have long trusted our products to electrify their cabins and remote homes. We’ve helped advise users on the best systems for their cabins and, in turn, we’ve learned from their experience.As time has gone on, we’ve learne
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Dec 8th 2022
Lithium Ion Battery Pros & Cons | A User’s Guide
Lithium batteries are often seen as the vanguard of the alternative energy revolution. They offer great capacity, lifespan, and dependability. Are there reasons to choose anything else? What are the pros and cons of lithium ion batteries?
While the advantages of lithium batteries are very real, other types of batteries still have their place. Especially since batteries can represent a significant investment, it pays to do thorough research before you buy your batteries.
We want to
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Nov 7th 2022
Battery Bank Configuration | The Wind & Solar Handbook
Your battery bank is, in many ways, the beating heart of your wind and solar system. Your panels and turbines work to keep your batteries charged so they can keep your home powered. And your battery bank configuration is crucial to your power needs.Batteries can be quite an investment, so choosing the right type and configuration for your bank should not be an afterthought.The good news is that, when you learn the proper wiring techniques, you have more flexibility than you might initially assum
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Oct 19th 2022
How to Cut Your Electric Bill in Half: 10 Affordable Tips
How to Cut Your Electric Bill in Half: 10 Affordable Tips
It’s a point we’ve hit on many times before: cutting your power consumption is key to achieving energy independence. Whether you’re trying to live off-grid or control your household budget, we want to show you how to cut your electric bill in half.
Well, potentially half. With the way rates increase so frequently, your year-over-year bill change may vary, even if your consumption drops by half.
Add in the fact that no two homes are
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Sep 6th 2022
Blade Types for Wind Turbine Users | The Complete Guide
Sometimes getting the most out of your wind turbine can come down to the finer details. Gains or losses in efficiency at the margins can add up, even for something as basic as the blade type for your wind turbine.Aluminum or carbon-fiber? Three blades or eleven? And what difference does that zinc plating make? The possible configurations can feel a bit overwhelming.What options are the best for you? Is there a way you can tweak your setup to better hit your independent power goals?Our team has d
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Jul 12th 2022