How could renewable energy sources be used to meet a household’s needs?

November 6th, 2006 | by Michael |
renewable energy
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  1. One Response to “How could renewable energy sources be used to meet a household’s needs?”

  2. By billrussell42 on Nov 7, 2006 | Reply

    renewable sources:
    solar
    wind
    tide
    wave
    geothermal, while not renewable, is often classed in this area as it is inexhaustable.

    Depends on the household and where it is located. Windy area, use wind power. Lots of sun, use solar power.

    solar array would be on the roof. wind generator would be on a tower.
    You will need a large array of batteries to supply power when the sun/wind is not available. Alternatively, sell power back to the electric utility company and use power from them during periods of no sun or wind.

    if this is an isolated house with no access to the power grid, I’d have a diesel generator for backup.

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