With the skyrocketing costs of energy these days, many folks are looking for methods to save on their electric bills. Solar and wind energy seems like a feasible option, but the initial costs can be overwhelming.
One solution that’s becoming more popular is to make it yourself. There are numerous books that claim to teach you how to do this, but how first-rate are they?
Earth4Energy is one of the more popular DIY residential solar power and wind power books available and as it turns out, with good reason.
Earth4Energy promises to show you how to make your own wind generator or solar panel for under $200 and does exactly that. But we found the best component to be the instructional videos. Everything is simpler when you actually see someone do it.
It also contains a couple of what they call “free chapters” that show you how to lessen your oil dependency and how to use ethanol as a viable energy source.
There is one thing you need to be aware of, though. While it’s possible to build a wind generator or solar panel for under $200, this isn’t going to replace your utility bill. It will take much more than one wind generator or solar panel to make a major impact on your utility bill.
What we didn’t like: Earth4Energy gives you everything it promises, but little else. There are no bonuses and little insight beyond the obvious. But if all you want is to build your own solar panels or wind generator, you can’t go wrong. And as we stated earlier, the instructional videos make it very simple.
If nothing else, if you like to build things, this could be an entertaining project. Being able to power even a small device from only the sun or wind can give you a sense of triumph.
Important notice! Don’t purchase Earth4Energy from the main sales link! At the time of this review, we realized that if you try to exit the page or close “Suzy”, their spokeswoman (which we found a bit annoying), a phony chat box pops up and offers a $10 discount. We highly recommend that if you plan to buy, to take take them up on this offer.
Usually, although they tell you it’s a limited time offer, they rarely go away. BUT … you never know. If you want to buy, we suggest taking advantage of this offer right away.
Bottom line: if you consider yourself a handyman or woman and have been considering this, Earth4Energy gives you everything you need to know. For product comparisons, visit DIY Residential Solar Power and Windmill Power Reviews for more details.
