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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

Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
SPECIAL 3 of 3 - Building an off-grid home
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
This is part 3 of a 3 part series. Wes and David discuss Wes and Crystal's new off-grid home and the processes they went through building it.

Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
SPECIAL 2 of 3 - Building an off-grid home
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Wes and David discuss Wes and Crystal's new off-grid home and the processes they went through building it.

Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
SPECIAL 1 of 3 - Building an off-grid home
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Wes and David discuss Wes and Crystal's new off-grid home and the processes they went through building it.

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Why Would I Want A Ferrite?
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Special guest star Sam Buffington joined us today to talk about why you want to have ferrites as part of your alternative energy system. Our ferrites can be checked out at:

Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
What Board Do I Need With These Batteries?
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wes and David discuss making sure you have the correct board to work with your batteries.

Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Why Do Batteries Sleep And How Do You Wake Them Up?
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wes and David discuss one of the curious issues associated with lithium batteries.

Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
How do I respond to all the false propaganda about alternative energy?
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Are you as tired as we are about the false (and frankly stupid) claims that are being made about alternative energy? Wes and David go through some of the worst instances and provide you with some ideas on how to respond when you hear incorrect claims about alternative energy.

Thursday Nov 18, 2021
What do I do with my system if I am going to be away?
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
With the holidays headed this way, Wes and David decided it would be a great idea to discuss what you need to do to get your system ready for your absence.

Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Ever Thought About Doing Hydro? Here‘s What You Need To Know
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
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.

Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
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.