Category Archives: Alternative Energy Sources

Auto Head lights, a huge expense for Motorists.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by George B.

Read on, there’s plenty we DIYers can learn from this topic.  Has anyone paid attention to the cost of automotive head Lamps over the past 30 years? In my childhood, we had the ‘sealed beam’ head lamp, and in many States they were … Continue reading →

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El Paso Electric, Servers Down?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by George B.

The best place ever to watch the different solar tech and what power the make.. and now off the air?? Seems the other plants are showing zero too..        GB  

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Danny Fong Fooey

Posted on December 18, 2012 by George B.

It’s getting harder to make an honest buck, at least that’s what some say. Here’s a good study, I love the way Michael Noer leads Danny away from the technical conversation back to the promotion of the ‘venture’. http://video.forbes.com/fvn/30-under-30/30-under-30-danielle-fong  Yes, … Continue reading →

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Monitoring Power Consumption / Production

Posted on December 2, 2012 by George B.

Sunday morning musings.. many of the past posts were all about how we might ‘devine’ the direction of the wind. We DIYers build our houses with thoughts of such things. But what follows are tools and knowledge we might add … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Email of the day

Posted on November 18, 2012 by George B.

Email of the day.. —–Original Message—–  Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 5:58 AM To: george@utterpower.com Subject: UtterPower.com Contact Form: 5 years later, Lister still running.  Name: Mark M  Subject: 5 years later, Lister still running.  Message: Hi George, I live … Continue reading →

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John Laswell, Notes on Burning Wood

Posted on October 25, 2012 by George B.

It’s that time of year, and thoughts now turn to what’s in the wood shed.  John, a retired Engineer who has experimented with wood burning over the years has made three posts here. You can find all three of his installments by … Continue reading →

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A New and Less Expensive ON Grid or Off Grid set up?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by George B.

Recently, I posted the Utterpower DIYer $20 Inter locking Transfer Switch. Following is a drawing of how it might be deployed in an off grid setup that can grow, and make use of wind, hydro, solar, or even pedal power if that’s all … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Power Quality Now in Trouble?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by George B.

Yes, Merkle has attempted to Warn German Citizens that they need slow down, and make measured adjustments to their power grid, but we’ve seen her branded as the Devil for doing so. Is it time for industry to flee Germany? I … Continue reading →

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Good Overview of ICEs and the challenge

Posted on August 30, 2012 by George B.

Worth The Watch                                                                                                                                      No, I don’t think we need believe all they say, but the overview is good. If you have access to movies, you might consider watching “Revenge of the Electric Car.” It would be timely if you did, as we … Continue reading →

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Another Sunday Morning report from Fantasy Island,

Posted on August 12, 2012 by George B.

Chinese 1115 Workhorse   I’m sure you remember Fantasy Island? Well, here’s the real Island where Noel operates a world class resort for a small number of guests at a time.   Is that Noel on the left? Noel Douglas immigrated to the Fijian Islands … Continue reading →

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