Common Sources of Renewable Sources of Energy

You might not think of it but saving your electric energy and switching to renewable and alternative sources of energy in your house will save lots of money for your electric bills as well as save the environment from global warming. If you think you can’t do this, just browse the internet and you’ll see a lot of testimonies confirming that indeed renewable sources of energy work!


One of the most commonly-used renewable sources of energy is solar power. There are many websites that provide DIY instructions on how to construct your home made solar panels just by using recycled tins aluminum. Some would require the use of a well that absorbs sun rays. In the well is a heating rod that conducts the heat energy from sun rays and relay to other parts that would finally convert solar energy to electric energy. The use of solar energy has limitations, though because this would be more efficient in places where there is a lot of sunlight.

The power of the wind could also be used for renewable sources of energy. If your house is located in flat terrains or in plateaus, then renewable wind energy could be helpful to you. Again, you browse the internet for easy instructions on how to make wind turbines. There are also local dealers for plastic and metal wind turbines to be set up in your yard. Though, some environmentalist complain that wind turbines kill birds that fly along the way, but it is worth a try. It produces energy without carbon emission.

Aside from solar and wind energy, you can also try simple but effective ways to save electricity. To lessen the use of our air conditioners, we just have to carefully insulate our houses so that it will be protected but extreme heat and coldness on summer and winter seasons.