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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.
Episodes

6 days ago
6 days ago
David and Wes talk about how wind power is the perfect supplement to your solar system.

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
How Bad Is About To Get With Batteries?
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Wes and David discuss the potential crisis headed our way with regard to being able to get batteries.

Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
How Do I Make Sure I Have Enough Energy During Winter?
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Wes and David discuss the processes need to make sure you have adequate energy production during the winter.

Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Why Can I Not Use A Car Battery?
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Wes and David talk about why a car battery is not the best battery you can get for an alternative energy project.

Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
What is the difference between high and low frequency inverters?
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Inverters are classified as either low or high frequency. Our head of research and development, Sam Buffington, discusses the pros and cons of each.

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Why do we need our special equipment with wind and lithium batteries?
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
On today's episode, Wes and David discuss why the VRD is required in a wind turbine environment and what exactly does it accomplish.

Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
What are the differences between hybrid and grid tied?
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Our local TV station recently did a segment on a family that had some significant issues with their solar system. Part of that issue was understanding the major differences in the system. On today's episode, Wes and David discuss those differences.

Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
If Lithium Batteries Are So Great, Why Would I Consider Something Else?
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wes and David discuss the uses for the other battery types in an alternative energy setting.

Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Can I Sneak By With An Undersized System?
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wes and David discuss the perils of thinking you can get by with an undersized system.

Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Is Sol-Ark Right For Me?
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wes and David discuss Sol-Ark hybrid inverters and help you decide if they are a good fit for you alternative energy project.