http://www.power-talk.net/alternative-energy-blog.html stay up to date on the official Alternative energy blog for Power-Talk.net. en-us alternative energy Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:25:15 GMT Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:25:15 GMT power-talk.net http://www.power-talk.net/home-power-system-started-september-2001-to-date.html Due to increasing electrical rates, I disconnected from the grid on September 2001 with an Onan gas 6.5KW RV genset, Xantrex DR2424 inverter, and four Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:25:13 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/golf-cart-batteries-in-my-camper.html I have had Golf Cart Batteries in my camper that I have lived in for 16 years. I tend to get 7 years of life or so from my 4 batteries. At one point Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:06:59 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/forklift-batteries.html Industrial / forklift batteries are the cream off the crop when it comes to reliable power storage. See how they stack up against other batteries such as the l16 and golf cart. Mon, 03 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/l-16-batteries.html L-16 batteries are quite common for off grid applications. Learn about the pros and cons of this battery here. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:22:01 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/golf-cart-batteries.html Deep cycle golf cart batteries are most commonly used in cabins and remote locations. They also make great starter batteries. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:49:35 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-manufacturers.html Here we discuss the different wind turbine manufacturers and their turbines. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:49:05 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/index.html Power-talk.net strives to provide you with information on alternative energy products and discuss the benefits of producing power from renewable resources. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:54:48 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/share-your-story.html Share your story witht the world. If you use renewable energy you can encourage others by sharing what you have learned. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:47:52 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/thank-you.html Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:10:47 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/power-talk-newsletter.html Sign up page for the free Power-Talk newsletter. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:40:16 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/alternative-energy-store.html Alternative energy store for power-talk.net. Buy high value renewable energy ebooks. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:22:37 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-power-ebook.html This wind power ebook is a comprehensive and easy to read guide to wind power. Also includes candid reviews of turbines currently being sold in the U.S. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:36:04 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-designs.html Wind turbine designs vary greatly among manufacturers. Let's take an introductory look at how these different designs work. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:38:23 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/ventera-energy.html Ventera Energy Corp, located in Duluth Minnesota, was started by some of the designers and engineers from World Power, now Southwest Windpower. At the time they offer a 22 Ft down wind turbine. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:40:36 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/southwest-windpower.html southwest windpower is a U.S. based residential wind turbine company. They currently offer the Air X, Air Breeze, Whisper and Skystream wind turbine. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:36:16 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/kestrel-wind-turbines.html kestrel wind turbines, located in Africa and a subsidiary of Eveready. They currently offer 4 turbines, three of which use the blade pitch design. The turbines range in size from 4.9 ft to 12.5 ft. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:30:10 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/evance-wind-turbines.html Evance Wind Turbines are a breath of fresh air for the U.S. small wind market. They currently offer one turbine, the Iskra R9000. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:27:07 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/Abundant-Renewable-Energy.html Abundant Renewable Energy is the manufactuer of two wind turbines, the ARE110 and the ARE442. Both are heavy, low RPM units that claim harsh climate durability. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:54:22 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/product-reviews.html Check out our product reviews of energy saving devices. All products tested were bought with our own money. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:15:58 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/kill-a-watt.html The Kill a watt can help steer you clear of products that use too much electricity. Rugged, inexpensive and easy to use - this simple power monitor is perfect for any renewable energy enthusiast. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:57:30 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/alternative-energy-blog.html stay up to date on the official Alternative energy blog for Power-Talk.net. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:03:16 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/electric-grid.html The U.S electric grid is on shaky ground with new reports of foreign spies penetrating the system. Cyber attacks are nothing new, but is this one different? Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:51:51 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/alaska.html Wind power in Alaska villages is quickly growing, due to the high cost of diesl. Wind turbines are providing rural AK residents with a viable and much cheaper alternative to fossil fuels Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:32:57 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/small-wind-turbine.html Small wind turbine manufacturer True North Power NG is creating a stir in in North America with their Wind Arrow. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:42:23 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/agm-batteries.html Agm Batteries are sealed which makes them be a good choice if venting is not an option. Although they are sealed and require no maintanence, they do come at a hefty price. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:20:50 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/renewable-energy-sources.html Are renewable energy sources an available alternative option for you to use? Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:20:56 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-weight.html wind turbine weight is sometimes a good indication of it's robustness. However, a heavier turbine doesn't auotomatically mean increased reliabilty. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:54:59 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-speed.html wind turbine speed is not something to simply overlook. High rpm wind turbines are typically cheaper but can cause unnecesarry wear and tear. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:53:43 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-blades.html Wind turbine blades also called airfoils, are what capture the wind energy. Check out the pros and cons of commonly used materials. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:33:53 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/two-blade-turbine.html A two blade turbine is saved the expense of a third blade, which in a commercial application can amount to large savings. For residential uses it can hardly bee seen as an advantage. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:07:21 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/swept-area.html The swept area of a wind turbines blades is the most accurate way to estimate it's potential power output. The larger blade diameter, the more power it is capable of extracting from the wind. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:45:49 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/tower-height.html Tower height is very critical to the performance of your wind power system. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:53:17 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine.html Before Buying a wind turbine there are a few fundamental requirements to consider. These first steps are necessary for a successful wind system. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:59:19 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/solar-power.html Solar power is just one of the quickest, most easy ways to start using alternative energy. We'll also go over the different types of solar panels. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:44:34 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/what-is-rss.html Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:29:32 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/freebies.html Find alternative energy freebies here. Get the coolest eco green alternative energy buttons and badges for you blog or website. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:18:04 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/deep-cycle-batteries.html Deep cycle batteries are the heart of an off grid system. WIthout a decsent battery bank your system will not operate efficiently. We'll go over the pros and cons of different types of batteries Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:16:32 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/sitemap.html Sitemap for Power-Talk.net. Search the entire sight for info on wind power, solar power, deep cycle batteries and renewable energy products. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:35:06 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/renewable-energy.html Renewable energy comes in many different forms. See a brief overview of what alternative energy is and the benefits of using these renewable resources. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:27:52 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/privacy-policy.html privacy policy Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:21:18 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/power-talk.html Meet the folks behind Power-Talk Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:12:41 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/contact-us.html Use the contact us form if you have any questions. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:59:04 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/alternative-energy-site.html Share this alternative energy site with others too! Simply copy and paste the following code into your website or blog. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:44:15 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-generator.html Wind generator placement is critical to it's performance and life span. Learn how to read the landscape to minimize turbulence. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:55:42 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wet-cell-batteries.html Deep cycle wet cell batteries or flooded lead acid, are most commonly used in off grid applications. Their lower cost and ability to accept higher charge voltages make them ideal for this application. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:53:00 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/upwind-turbine.html An upwind turbine is one in which the rotor is at the front of or upwind of the tower. A downwind turbine is just the oppsite. We'll discuss the pros and cons of these two turbine designs. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:17:45 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/solar-yard-lights.html Solar yard lights are easy to install and provide very nice supplemental light to your landscape. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:21:20 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/solar-panels.html When shopping for solar panels, believe it or not, you actually have a couple options. If you plan on using these panels to power your home then your decision will be very cut and dry. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:15:04 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/proven-energy.html Proven Energy, located in Scotland, has been manufacturing reliable, robust wind turbines since 1982. They offer downwind turbines ranging in rotor diameter from 8.4 ft to 18 ft. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:11:12 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/otherpower.html Otherpower, an informational website centered around renewable energy, offers a residential wind turbine kit. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:01:37 GMT