A great way to cut back or eliminate your monthly power bill and save some money as well as help the environment is to create your own renewable energy generator to power your home or office.
Renewable energy is the term widely used to describe energy which is generated from natural resources such as the sun or wind. As energy costs rise and concern over the environment is growing every day, a fantastic solution to both issues is renewable energy.
Many people are looking to purchase or construct their own renewable energy systems. The problem is that this can cost thousands of dollars to have it professionally purchased or installed. Plus, the majority of consumers aren't overly technologically inclined or knowledgeable enough to do it themselves. This is why, especially in recent months, a number of DIY renewable energy construction guides have been created to explain in depth and in detail how solar and wind power can be easily created in your own back yard using solar panels and windmills to power your own home and appliances.
We decided to sort through and review many of the products in this up and coming market to find the few that stood out above the rest. Our top three picks are as follow:
Continue reading for individual summaries including the pros and cons associated with each to determine which is right for you.
Our Top Pick
Pros:
- Includes everything you need to know about creating your own renewable energy generators from start to finish.
- Information is organized and easy to understand and includes complete illustrated instructions for every step of the way.
- Within the hour customer service response time at their website if you have any additional questions.
- Constant updates to the guide including bonus chapters on additional methods and ways to generate natural energy. Plus the ability to download newer versions whenever you want for no extra charge.
- Full 60 day money back guarantee.
Cons:
- If pressed, the only con worth mentioning is that there are slightly cheaper guides on the market, but none which are worth mentioning or which cover nearly the same breadth or depth as E4E.
Pros:
- Includes complete illustrated instructions on how to set up your own DIY renewable energy generator.
- Constant updates to the guide and the ability to download newer versions whenever you want for no extra charge.
- Full 60 day money back guarantee.
- Fairly quick customer service.
Cons:
- Does not include as much detailed information beyond the basic instructions for installation at this time.
- This guide is newer and less established than some of its peers.
Make Natural Power is one of the newer products on the market. It is comparable to Earth4Energy in that it also provides easy to follow, fully illustrated and detailed instructions on installing your own natural energy generator. It works just as well as Earth4Energy in that we were again able to construct a functional windmill and solar paneling for under $200. This product is also priced at just under $50. Although this guide has not been on the market for quite as long and somewhat lacks the credibility of its predecessors at this moment, it is constantly updated and looks to be here to stay, still putting it several notches above competing guides.Highly Recommended
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The authors of Home Made Energy claim that their product is so simple to understand that even "a 15 year old kid" could utilize the information and construct his or her own natural energy system. This guide is a bit pricier than the others, currently going for its "sale" price of $67. Of course this guide is coupled with a greater return policy of 60 days to go along with it in case you are not satisfied. We can attest to the understandability and ease in using this guide, however, it is arguable as to whether or not it is worth the extra money.
Pros:
- Most simplisticly written guide on constructing your own wind mill or solar paneling.
- Complete 60 day money back guarantee.
- Guaranteed customer service if you have any questions.
Cons:
- This is the most expensive of all of the guides. If absolute simplicity is your most important criteria, look further into this product.
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