Category Archives: Alternative Energy Sources

In Search Of The Best Fuel/KWH ratio

Posted on August 11, 2012 by George B.

FOOD FOR CRITICAL THOUGHT IS ALL AROUND US.  A look at a newer engine from China now on the assembly line.  I have been getting calls from a certain off girder who has become obsessed with the idea of fitting a … Continue reading →

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Amonix Files for Bankruptcy

Posted on July 21, 2012 by George B.

Update 7/24/12 0612 PST, there has been no confirmation of this filing, I can’t imagine if it had been done it would take this long to post. My apologies for jumping the gun on this one.. reliable reports in the past, doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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The Amonix Scam

Posted on July 18, 2012 by George B.

              Hey, we got a new story in the news today, but before I share the link… Let’s put it all up front, here’s what I predict: Amonix never did have a viable 7700 … Continue reading →

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Hands on DIYer off Grid Power, Dave Clough, Joseph OR

Posted on July 9, 2012 by George B.

Joseph Oregon is one of those Towns where it pays to be handy. It’s not so easy to find that high paying job in paradise, but who needs the big money?  The natural beauty of the Area  attracts tourists, but like most small towns at … Continue reading →

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Amonix Hatch Power Plant is Still Cooling

Posted on July 6, 2012 by George B.

  While all but one green tech site discusses little more than marketing  hype, I have been watching the real power production figures to get a better idea of how Amonix 7700s really perform compared to thin film or other non concentrated … Continue reading →

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Shangdong 2105

Posted on July 4, 2012 by George B.

Maybe you’ve never seen this engine in a picture larger than a thumbprint?  Many a DIYer have noticed the Chang Jiang Motor Cycle, and have studied the changes made since the transfer of the tooling and knowledge to China. Looking at how little has … Continue reading →

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Cascade Mountains, DIY Small Solar

Posted on July 2, 2012 by George B.

Why we considered Solar for our off grid place in the Central Cascades.         In the back ground is the power house, to the right, the Listerpowered pump house.    It was a good many years ago … Continue reading →

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Colorado Alternative Energy, Where's the facts? 25.5 Mega Watts?

Posted on June 24, 2012 by George B.

Many of us know of Otherpower, a great example of a place where good results and not so good are shared..  Good ideas, or not so good ideas, we learn about them, and whether they weathered a storm, or became a twisted … Continue reading →

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Amonix 7700, A crack in the Story?

Posted on June 21, 2012 by George B.

  June 21  2012  did you notice, it’s summer already.. Can you imagine, you’re Congentrix, the owner of the Largest CPV power plant in the World! You get calls, lots of calls, how do you like your new CPV power plant?  And some … Continue reading →

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Amonix 7700 Photo Contest, recording failure

Posted on June 15, 2012 by George B.

  Do you live near an Amonix 7700 Power Plant? Got a decent Camera and know how to use it? You could win money by snapping a picture, The better time to arrive is in the early morning or afternoon with … Continue reading →

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