Alternative Energy Do-It-Yourself. Learn tips about installing your own small wind turbine or solar panels. Wes and David from Missouri Wind and Solar give advice and discuss commonly asked questions about back up power including battery bank wiring and maintenance, residential wind turbine towers, and PV solar arrays.
Make sure you get the best power production from your off-grid or grid-tie system by planning and installing right from the start.
Selling DIY renewable energy systems since 2008, Missouri Wind and Solar is located in the United States and is run on wind and solar. Want to see it in action? Stop by our store in Seymour, Missouri and we’ll give you a tour.
Have you ever been curious about creating power with a stream. On today's episode, Wes and David talk about some of the hydro basics. If you have a successful hydro application, please email us at radio@windandsolar.com - we'd love to talk with you.
This is the final part of a two part series discussing CMEs and EMPs and how these would impact your power system. Special guest Sam Buffington completes the round-table discussion about preparing for one of these events.
This is the first part of a two part series discussing CMEs and EMPs and how these would impact your power system. Special guest Sam Buffington completes the round-table discussion about preparing for one of these events.
Wes and David take this episode to remind you what you need to be doing to get ready for the seasonal change.
In this episode, David and Wes discuss how hertz and ohms impact alternative energy products and what you need to do to make sure your equipment is protected.
In this episode, David and Wes discuss the differences between the batteries you can pickup at your auto supply store or big box and the batteries designed for alternative energy projects.
David and Wes discuss another common battery problem (and yes, it is easy to fix): waterfalling!
David and Wes review one of the simple to fix, but common problems with batteries: Sampling.
Wes and David talk about Missouri Wind and Solar products being featured on the popular Discovery series Homestead Rescue: Raney Ranch. David and Wes also discuss their current research on utilizing Rohn towers.
David and Wes discuss wind turbine towers and the top factors that affect your tower including placement, guide wires, blade count and turbine size. And find out how a cheap mylar balloon can save you from expensive products.
