There are two main ways in which you can generate your own power. One is to harness the power of the wind by using a wind turbine to drive a dynamo, which generates electricity which is then stored in batteries. The other is to capture the enormous amount of solar energy that hits the earth every day. Both of these projects can be completed for less than $200, if you build them properly. With current high energy prices, both projects can potentially pay you back in a matter of months, not years! Let's look at each of these in more detail.

It's surprisingly easy to make your own wind turbine
. Using only relatively cheap and readily available components, you can build an efficient, reliable wind turbine in your own back yard, which will generate enough electricity to dramatically reduce your power bill. As long as you have the right guide, you can be sure that your wind turbine is designed and built properly. The technology is relatively simple - very similar to the alternator in your car - it's just a matter of getting the aerodynamics and mechanics right. Get a good guide-book and you're half way there!

The other task you can undertake in your quest for power-independence is to build your own solar panel. This is also much easier than you might think, and it can save you potentially thousands of dollars when you compare it with the cost of buying commercial solar panels. If you buy ready-built units it can take years, or even decades before you get your money back in power savings. As long as you make sure you use the correct deep-cycle batteries, the power you generate can be used throughot your home, and at any time of the year! And you don't have to live in California or Nevada to make it work, either. Just daylight will generate power.

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