13 in 13 Skills Challenge
Alternative Energy
Energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment. Energy can take a wide variety of forms, Solar energy, solar power - energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy; wind generation, wind power - power derived from the wind (windmills).
935 Participating Members
jonnyc — Completed
Understand the function,Construct and maintain solar/backup battery source.
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://agri-lifestyle.blogspot.com/2013/01/thirteen-in-13-challange-alternative.html
chezrad — Completed
Set up a solar system to recharge 12 volt deep cell battery.
gunzo — Completed
backup battery supply
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://www.xtremecharge.com/files/support/PPC12.pdf
JohnPGH — Completed
Alt, Power Box, and Micro Solar for IPhone. Battery Backup - Done February, 2013 Micro Solar - Done March, 2013
GSOUTH13 — Completed
I would like to get and start practicing with some of the generators and inverters mentioned in Steve Harris' interviews.
prunlimited — Completed
Make a portable generator and battery pack
kquinby — Completed
Build an emergency battery bank for my home.
BabyHarley 82nd — Completed
Goal: To build a home battery bank with a group 29 marine deep cyle battery, a three stage charger, and an inverter. Progress: I have purchased a Group 29 marine deep cycle battery. I already had a shuelmaker 3 stage battery charger and car starter. I have purchased a cigarette lighter adapter, a 3 way splitter and a 75 watt cigarette lighter inverter. Next Step: Completed.
nodularguy — Completed
build battery back up system integrating wind generation. UPDATE: 2-11-2013 Battery bank built. Inverters wired in and transfer switch wired into fuse box. Need to add solar panels over my deck in spring. City does not permit Wind Mills.
Tacsec — Completed
Learn about RE system & DC voltage.
bigbrotherjonas — Completed
Purchased 7500W generator for power-down situations. Have tub full of extension cords. Generator will be parked inside small privacy fenced section right outside the kitchen window when needed (safe in garage until then) and extension cords will reach all key appliances. Now to slowly add fuel cans over the next few months until we get a 60 gallon bank.
Autofabwelding — Completed
have battery bank with golf cart batteries and solar power, build a biogas methane composter to replace natural gas on my stove, construct a rain water collection system. Update: Been doing some research on the biogas to run my stove. However this I think is going to go on hold for a minute because I am thinking about moving. To some land that will help out all of my goals. Update: I have built a battery bank with 4 gc2 batteries, 100w solar and a schumacer 40a computer controlled charger, eu1000i to power charger, and 2000w inverter marked complete because the biogas and rainwater can not be completed until after i make my final move later this year.
trumford.helios@verizon.net — Completed
installed grid tied with battery back up on house. Also built portable solar generator in large wheeled tool box. Works just like gas generator but no noise or emissions. Totally silent.
painteroftruth — In Progress
Fabricate Solar panels and battery bank. Create a generator based charger to compliment the solar panel.
Griz — In Progress
Build battery pack in truck box from Steve Harris podcast episodes.
VApastor — In Progress
Complete my solar, battery back up system and install the hot water solar panels
Floppy — In Progress
Create a battery backup system.
Build a simple biogas generator.
2/18/2013 - Built an anaerobic composter / biogas generator.
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://deletethenuts.blogspot.com/search/label/Anaerobic%20compost
JDC — In Progress
Learn to run household from my car and learn about whole house battery backups
afpatriot — In Progress
Setup solar panels and battery bank that is capable of providing lighting and power for Ham Radio station. Would also like to setup a water wheel to use the river in the back of the property for power.
Raven LeMay — In Progress
Learn how to make a reserve power battery bank powered by solar.
lprichard — In Progress
convert gas generators to lp gas or natural gas
e6 — In Progress
To make a small battery back up system. - I've bought a 150W inverter that I can use in my car to charge phones and AA/AAA batteries. - I also have plenty of lights that run on AA or AAA batteries. - I should probably get a battery charger that can charge in less than 2 hours. - It's not really feasible at this time for me to make a system that would run my refrigerator, but I will analyze that further with some wattage measurements.
tactical1 — In Progress
Making wmo, wbo for my diesel trucks. Finish building my biomass gasifier generator for the farm. Set up solar for the well pump.
Saint-Tyr — In Progress
I would like to build a back-up system that either runs off other forms of energy.
ToolMan68 — In Progress
I know the basics, but I intent to actually build a reliable off grid solar and wind generator system.
fredu89 — In Progress
learn basics of solar/wind
IronDoor — In Progress
developing sustainable energy systems 1. micro hydro - grid tie 2. gasification powered generator 3. plastics depolymerization to oil 4. solar hot air 5. smoldering and / or composting to heat domestic hot water
gheidorn — In Progress
I have greatly expanded my knowledge of alternative energy, in part thanks to Steve Harris! Thanks Steve!
JE-18 — In Progress
1. Learn the basics of different types of alternative energy devices, and use some of them in practice.
2. Add a methane tank to my propane grill.
3. Build a small emergency battery backup bank like Steve Harris suggest. 1 battery with a small inverter and charger.
4. Get one inverter to hook up to car for emergency use.
Got Biogas: Volumes 1 and 2 from Knowledge Publications. Quick read, am ready to get supplies to build a Biogas unit for my propane grill.
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://growingourskills.blogspot.com/2013/02/biogas-and-chickens.html
laxb0rder — In Progress
Solar power and a Generator are on the list, possibly a battery back up if i can afford it. I got a small high quality 7w solar panel made for back packing to charge small electronics and batteries.
kani73 — In Progress
Build solar charger (portable) for use in charging 12V batteries. 12/3/12 Purchased 30amp charge controller.
cacn — In Progress
Assemble solar/battery system Get generator operational
robk474 — In Progress
Finish Solar Heater. Test and provide results.
Dr.Richard — In Progress
take home off grid with solar PV / biomass gasifier system for both heat and power
MarcusColorado — In Progress
I want to experiment with a small solar array and battery backup system. I want to wait until the Steven Harris TSP episode on battery backups before beginning. Update: 1/2013 - The Battery Backup videos from Steven Harris were great. I have now purchased my battery, bought my charger, inverters, lights, etc. and have all of the basics layed out in the video. I will put it all together over the next couple weeks, with assistance from my daughter, who is learning it all with me.
Dobbs — In Progress
Buid a battery bank and build my own inverters. I have now drawn up plans for my inverters and battery bank. Time to gather parts.
John A — In Progress
learn more about actually building a small solar RAPS system of the order of 100 to 200 watts. Purpose will be to charge mobile devices. Design and build the small system from parts sourced at local electronics store. Success will be when system is operational.
Joe Hamel — In Progress
Learn to convert gasoline powered generators to hybrid gas/propane/natural gas powered systems. I bartered for a replacement engine for my pickup truck. I plan on taking the engine out of the truck (which runs fine) and replace it with a high output fully rebuilt engine. I plan on then rebuilding the engine and converting it to either propane or a gassification system.
dseelman — In Progress
Install wood heating in my house and a generator to run the well pump.
Sawinator — In Progress
Learn to set up & use inverter for emergency power. Learn to utilize small battery bank for emergency power.
tonyhooah33 — In Progress
Build a solar panel
bloodyrich — In Progress
I just completed building a system based on steve harris' home battery system. Includes solar as well as wall charging. I have also dismantled a battery system I purchased to remove the half-dead gel cells. I replaced them with a larger AGM battery.
jghand — In Progress
Continue working on a project to put in a 20KW solar array on our farm in 2013.
AntiBling — In Progress
build a lawn mower/car alternator/inverter generator.
GoG-Man — In Progress
Complete Toyota Turbo Diesel swap in my 94 Toyota PU and start production of alternative fuels, primarily waste oil.
BBSPaul — In Progress
Have necessary equipment hooked up to power lights and recharge basic low power needs. Build a battery bank and hook up.
Coogrrr — In Progress
I have already started research and the creation of: HHO generation, Stirling Engine Technologies, Wood Gasifier for gasoline replacement, Fuel Vaporization for effecient fuel use in old large truck
richardwashe — In Progress
Make a solar powered cell phone charger
misguidedute — In Progress
Solar panel setup in a basic config to charge a couple of batteries.
mattkoster01 — In Progress
to incorperate my skills in solar and construction to build and design a system that uses solar to accomplish other aspects of alternative Energy. for example Using a PV direct pump to stir a biodigester the makes methane for distilling ethanol and slurry that feeds a cattail bog that is used to make ethanol etc. I'm building a new system use for the PV modules I have on hand. The idea is to use the PV to help heat my new greenhouse and aquaponics systems.
MtRescueCelt — In Progress
1. To learn how to install & maintain a mini hydro generator on a property with year around water, 2. Obtain a tri fuel Honda generator and simulate multi-day outages to better understand my short comings. Reevaluate and implement goals to overcome short comings. Establish a blackout kit for home & vehicles implementing what Steve Harris discussed!
dmcabee — In Progress
Develop a battery backup system connected to my house via transfer switch. Purchased my battery charger. Will start looking for an electrician to install transfer switch soon.
jmpapex — In Progress
To set up a basic 6 or 12 volt PV and battery and invertor system for back-up emergency power, for electronics, etc. Moving to a larger system as time, training and budget permits
MrRessistor — In Progress
Obtain, create, or build, at least a basic battery backup/ inverter system for my home and/or my vehicle.
Gabe R — In Progress
Learn how to make a rechargeable battery backup using deep cycle batteries, an inverter, and solar to be able to run a coffee pot and microwave. Have a 1200 watt inverter.
todd1925 — In Progress
Solar Pannel Array w/ sun tracking module interfaced with Arduino
18Echo — In Progress
Evaluate my farm to provide graceful degradation in the event of an extended grid down.
nealio — In Progress
implement an off grid solar system
atherts — In Progress
Complete generator hook up to house via a transfer switch. Put in small scale solar to power a battery to run small appliances.
gpljazz — In Progress
Begin to explore solar (small scale) and battery backup. As of 1-8-13 built small 2-battery backup system ala Steven Harris, DC and AC.
swampbilly65 — In Progress
make my garden shed completely off grid
onlytechinthefamily — In Progress
Research 5 different alternative energies
skrupinski — In Progress
Learn how to build out my system to provide a basic energy level(enough power to run lights and a refrigerator)
tomsotomayor — In Progress
I am in the process of building a back up power source, including a 1200watt inverter, with all of the hardware (extension cords, etc.) this will keep my refrigerator and deep freezer going in short bursts, as well as lighting, television, internet router, phone chargers, etc. I would like to build a battery bank system that can keep things going at night without the use of my vehicle... also I am working on a small gas storage to keep all of this possible...
Hancockproperty — In Progress
Setup a solar system that can run refrigeration
Jared — In Progress
Build and use a gasifier to run small engines and build a battery back up for my house in the back of my truck tool box. And make a small engen run on the wood gas that hooks up to a car alternator to recharge the battery bank.
hendersond — In Progress
2 alternative electrical sources for my home in the event of a winter power failure 1. Legal generator hookup- I have done the research.The breaker, and interlock are installed so far. 2. inverter used from car to power blower on furnace
Shane — In Progress
I would like to be able to power my house with the exception of the range, freezers, fridge, and well pump with a battery bank and preferably solar by the end of 2013. I would also like to try a methane digester to run with all my rabbit manure. 1/10/13 My awesome parents purchased the whistler 1600w inverter for Christmas this year. I was able to set it up a short power outage and can power everything I needed including the freezers and fridge. I think I will modify my goal for this year to include all power including the freezers and fridge.
kschmit — In Progress
Build Solar Heat Boxes for house and setup a solar battery charger and inverter setup.
Denob — In Progress
learn about home battery backup systems and install a small setup.
bencooperjewelers — In Progress
Make a mobile battery backup and solar system.
Redstone — In Progress
Learn more about solar and wind power along with battery back-up systems. Set a up simple system at home which will allow us to easily get through a week or two without power.
photontorpedotube — In Progress
Establish backup electrical power system for short term power interruption. Investigate possible alternative long term power systems for well or water supply.
1) Obtain generator able to run off propane pig.
2) Establish wiring system for operation of essential electrical equipment such as the well pump.
3) Create list of materials needed for temporary backup system. Aquisition of same.
4) Create list of materials needed for temporary battery backup system. Aquisition of same.
5) Organize equipment for efficient deployment in adverse emergency circumstances.
6) Integrate backup systems into homestead.
7) Obtain electrician consultation for wiring safe emergency generator backup system.
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://chestnutpermiefarm.blogspot.com/search/label/Alternative%20Energy
Isailli — In Progress
Build a Rocket boiler, tie it in to the home heating system. add tanks for heat storage, install radiant heating in my homes first floor,
M1Andy — In Progress
Complete backup battery system for the home by January 6th
toptec — In Progress
Backup Battery Bank
indysafe317 — In Progress
Complete my battery backup system
airfidget — In Progress
No specific goal set.
SunnyCottageHomestead — In Progress
We plan to have a passive solar cottage with an off-grid solar energy system. We are studying various alternatives and have been learning many things that Steve Harris teaches. The biggest challenge for us will be being able to afford these things but the journey of a thousand miles begins with THE FIRST STEP and so be it! Progress 01/03/2013 - Have listened to the TSP podcast with Steve Harris outlining the battery backup energy system with solar power. Have begun shopping around for batteries and deciding which type of battery would be right for us. Also have purchased a couple of solar rechargeable "doo-dads" which I will outline at a later time.
Gettinready — In Progress
Learn how to design a solar PV system capable of supporting the off grid homestead I am planning
Jelenacres — In Progress
Plan on starting with a small solar powered battery backup system that i will also use daily to maintain tool, toy, and portable batteries. I would also like to learn more about wind power or wood gasification and solar heating.
ALWW — In Progress
Add solar panels to property for electricity for greenhouse and for emergency backup. Weatherization of buildings. Added more insulation in attic and put vents around crawlspace that respond to temperature to open and close. Also added a vapor barrier to crawlspace. Double pane windows in and working to put up insulated window coverings for all of them. Heavy steel doors in place with weather striping in place and storm doors added to all doors. Working to add clear caulking around ceilings and fireplaces. All batteries are rechargeable and I have two solar chargers. Studying solar options to add a solar panel for well. Will add a solar back-up generator for the greenhouse and after hurricanes as soon as I have the funds.
harleywrench — In Progress
No specific goal set.
MarlboroPrepper — In Progress
To convert a generator to run on natural gas and to test power my house for one week using this power source.
Stone & Land — In Progress
to learn some basics, dovetail with distilling, get an engine to run off alcohol. Obtain windmill parts, battery bank and experiment on the farm. Use energy to get a pump to fill a new dammed pond
Update - MLK day did a tour of " The Plant " , see description on Aquaponics Skill
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://www.plantchicago.com/
martynovotny — In Progress
I'd like to have a short term energy supply to fall back on if we loose power. I'd like to have 2 redundant systems, one at home and one in the rv (which can be moved into the home when needed), both consisting of 2 or more 6V golf cart batteries, smart chargers, solar chargers with solar panels, inverters, led lighting etc.
fyrediver — In Progress
Get an inverter and small solar charger. Watch the Steven Harris videos. Inverter is on order. Small solar charger system on order. Received both small solar and inverter. Charged all rechargeable batteries.
Misterferret — In Progress
Set up a solar-charged power system in the detached garage with adequate capacity to run all of the garage lighting as well as act as a backup power source in the event of a power failure.
leftout — In Progress
I am working on my battery back up bank as Steve Harris showed in his wonderful video series. Have the charger, two invterters, 1600/400, volt watcher, volt meter, the 12volt plug ins, and battery box. I have also gotten my first solar panel, 100W that will be used with my cabin. I plan on getting at least three more panels. "the cabin won't be built for another year at least, still saving up funds for that"
forestgreen — In Progress
As of 11March13- Listened to TSP episodes on battery backup system with spouse. Took many notes and created a notebook. Upgraded to Amazon Prime to order batteries.
stanmancan — In Progress
No specific goal set.
hikinghound22 — In Progress
No specific goal set.
RockyCanyon — In Progress
Set up Solar/battery RE system. I already have the parts from my "off grid year"... they just need to get OUT of the garage, and ONTO the garage!
joeface — In Progress
To get a battery backup system set up for emergencies. Started picking up components needed.
aman — In Progress
Make my business run 100% off grid I have built a simple solar system in my man cave as a test bed. All the lights, the radio and my world wide receiver are now powered 100% by solar power.
jrace4fun — In Progress
Install a tri-fuel kit on my generator.
OhioForNow — In Progress
Setup a single AGM battery emergency power source based on Steve Harris's designs. Pieces acquired, need to hookup, field test, and adjust based on results.
Knute — In Progress
Convert cars and generator to natural gas. Get drums for gasoline storage. Get inverter and batteries for backup power.
mainemerrie — In Progress
Start getting components for a battery back up system.
Mary Beth — In Progress
Assemble a battery bank using Steven Harris's podcast information and determine how long it can power my CPAP machine. Update: I have a deep cycle marine battery, charger and inverter and have used it to sleep 3 nights. Next I will take it camping.
clayfarmer — Planned
Build a battery backup system for my home
jellybean — Planned
To make a homemade solar charger system.
nutcase — Planned
Obtain 24 hrs of self sufficiency along with some PV/wind energy production. This would entail me learning the basics. Also would need to obtain and set up a battery backup.
prep2live — Planned
Back up power for electronics
ADKwarrior — Planned
To build a entirely solar powered grow house for plant starting and sustaining food plants indoor during the winter
Kabar19D — Planned
Be able to set up a solar system with batteries/inverter
5Jhouse — Planned
create solar energy for my down east cabin
jmrosalia — Planned
learn more about solar energy as well as wind energy in order to be able to setup an off grid bol some day
jstacey — Planned
To educated my self on the production of biodesiel.
jgect — Planned
create heat!
Prepare2Endure — Planned
Emergency energy sources. Batteries, Generators, solar.
401fitzy — Planned
make a windmill from car generator and make a solar system
Ironmany2k — Planned
Learn to use solar panels and tie it in with a generator system for backup power
Jaf243 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Sulla — Planned
No specific goal set.
JGM — Planned
Have a small solar system set up for some electric power and make a rocket mass heater for my house.
Red cracker — Planned
Learn to go off grid, build a kit wind mill, working
mntman — Planned
Expand my basic two deep cycle system to include more panels, install cutover panel to my house and power my computers and entertainment equipment with solar.
HStoltz — Planned
No specific goal set.
Trimbleman — Planned
Work on developing an alternative power source. Possibly a home made wind turbine.
OSOK45 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Tnyhwk1 — Planned
No specific goal set.
lane47 — Planned
continue to listen to all available information from Steven Harris
sixth_man — Planned
Build a solar generator.
upprepper — Planned
Be albe to provide alternative energy at all times when the primary energy system fails
BackwoodsEngineer — Planned
Finish my 12V generator using parts from The Epicenter.
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?topic=39510.0
wraithe — Planned
Building a battery bank with inverter to run essential loads, backup with AC and DC generators for charge capability. Wire a separate emergency outlet to each room from the battery bank and inverter.
mwfire3 — Planned
Work on getting generator set up along with a battery back up system
Farren — Planned
No specific goal set.
Dinahsgarden — Planned
To design the future energy generation system for Sisyphus Acres.
DECOUVREZ1 — Planned
Create a generator from lawn mower
Marylynn — Planned
Figure out how to use solar or wind to get water from the well.
Stosh — Planned
No specific goal set.
jroyce — Planned
No specific goal set.
Whippet — Planned
Solar heater
jakerobinson — Planned
1) Create Battery Bank in combination with using a small generator 2) Create a supplemental Solar Charger with low/no cost solar panels 3) Create methenol fuel from distiallation using cane sugar as a base 4) Configure Golf Cart to double as battery bank for second backup system
Sentinel1977 — Planned
Solar and maybe wind with battery bank
Sentinel1977 — Planned
Solar and maybe wind with battery bank
seabeeprepared — Planned
set up my solar panel and link up my car battery bank
Fragmented83 — Planned
To learn the different uses for it as well as be able to build a simplified solar panel.
ccrouch — Planned
Learn basics of solar and wind energy. Complete at least two projects that will generate energy using solar power and wind.
Joshua — Planned
I am very interested in alternative energy. I feel that the only thing holding this field of energy production out of standard practice is the cost of operation. We have wind, sun, and kinetic opporturtunities that extend past the usual. I am in great support of all of them.
halletfamilyfarm — Planned
To learn how to build basic wind-harvesting equipment.
Dynamik1 — Planned
Identify non-grid provided means to power common household needs.
AussieG — Planned
Build Steve Harris' Mobile Battery bank.
Rising — Planned
No specific goal set.
Etwards — Planned
No specific goal set.
SARLIN — Planned
No specific goal set.
Dan — Planned
...to learn more about it and build a wood gas generator.
bamarebl — Planned
Install a solar electrical system at my new cabin my wife and I are building.
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?topic=39937.0
Jondotnet — Planned
No specific goal set.
Julia22820 — Planned
No specific goal set.
SoonerShooter — Planned
Assemble usable and functional solar and wind generator/storage system.
papibug — Planned
No specific goal set.
dannynkc — Planned
No specific goal set.
Mike — Planned
Have enough emergy in case the grid is down
SgtUSMC — Planned
Build battery backup for house/generator. Listen to Harris on project and build during winter.
Cyclenut — Planned
Getting/building a solar backup system that is off grid.
clydo — Planned
to learn as much as I can about how to make bio gas at home and build a digester. & Build a battery backup system.
Aaron Whitewolf — Planned
No specific goal set.
woodwright — Planned
learn to build solor energy systen to charge DeWalt 18V batteries
Melting — Planned
connect generator to natural gas at home install two solar panels on shed install small battery bank connect back up system to home panel
Steel99 — Planned
No specific goal set.
starcrwn — Planned
No specific goal set.
apocalypticfiction — Planned
Establish a small solar panel set up to maintain the charge of 2 deep cycle 12 volt batteries
Rick.johnson — Planned
Set up solar system
CopperKnight — Planned
Create and use at least one passive solar device or system (solar oven, dehydrator, and one home heating assist are the ideas).
Robi2k1 — Planned
gain knowledge in solar to assemble alternative source for refrigeration and hot water
Scrapfreak — Planned
To learn to build solar and wind systems.
Bonnieblue2A — Planned
Looking to incorporate at least one alternative energy source into new structures to be built on the homestead. Most likely considerations for alternative energy sources are solar and wood.
yeti — Planned
I want to setup a battery bank with solar charging to provide charging power for tools and equipment in my garage as well as emergency power.
DaytonPrepper1 — Planned
No specific goal set.
elevaterob — Planned
No specific goal set.
Resilienthome — Planned
Set up solar panels
Archer — Planned
Cut out big oil!
Nicodemus — Planned
To create a small alternative energy power station for use in emergencies.
ejducharme75 — Planned
Learn how to set up an emergency backup system from wind or solar power.
jwillpile — Planned
solar heat for garden
hunt — Planned
do some minor experiments with solar power - small scale like water pumps for pond
phils70 — Planned
I want to build a battery back up for a few lights, the refridgerator and the freezer. Then build solar charging bank and a few generators to recharge when the power is out.
EODtech256 — Planned
Build a batterie back up system.
alexggoodwin — Planned
*Read "The Off-Grid Energy Handbook" *Develop an energy producing system (small scale)
hunt — Planned
Battery Bank Build a battery bank in the basement per Steven Harris' video instructions.
Oregonpreppermark — Planned
No specific goal set.
FredlyFX — Planned
I want to create a solar backup battery system on a portable cart with a battery and charge controller all in one that is higher quality and more cost efficient than the solar backup systems sold online.
luthor79 — Planned
No specific goal set.
mordyr — Planned
produce fuel grade ETOH
Sweatt — Planned
-Set up simple Solar Charging station
Hoagy — Planned
No specific goal set.
Don — Planned
Use for future savings
atsims — Planned
Have backup sources of energy at home
TekNikl — Planned
No specific goal set.
Barton — Planned
No specific goal set.
dorothybaez — Planned
I will make a bike generator and use it to charge batteries.
farmerd602 — Planned
to build battery back up system that will power small freezer. also practice using inverter from car to power and recharge things in the house.
Chris Conway — Planned
Build a solar heater for my mini greenhouse.
RGB35 — Planned
No specific goal set.
scottwold — Planned
Design and build a small-scale solar panel/battery system which I can use for power in my workshop.
outdoormjd — Planned
No specific goal set.
thetrailrat — Planned
battery bank or some kind of back up energy or lighting
ozprepper — Planned
Learn how to wire up a basic solar PV system with battery storage and connect it up to various electric equipment, is deep freeze, fridge, 12 V lighting etc...
Littlefoot — Planned
No specific goal set.
linkie — Planned
To build a small scale solar & wind system to charge batteries.
carbon1 — Planned
Run some house appliances from our car and inverter as a test. Put together a back up battery system for basic home appliances
angusbangus — Planned
To create at least one solar-powered system - dehydrator, oven, or heater. As a stretch goal, I would like to build a battery backup system with some level of solar power.
El Rhino — Planned
Study up on solar, wind, water and biomass. Do a few small projects like maybe throw up some solar panels on my shed, a solar oven or something like that.
sarababy99 — Planned
To get off the grid.
madmax89 — Planned
To be able to create, store and use energy to power home essentials in an emergency.
cdunlop — Planned
No specific goal set.
roachs01 — Planned
No specific goal set.
suburbancowboy — Planned
I want to run something off of solar panels.
bennington1776 — Planned
Complete a solar power system for our BOL.
tkrabec — Planned
Build a Natural Gas digester
Erik The Red — Planned
Create battery backup box for home. Setup battery charging via generator and car/inverter.
kckndrgn — Planned
build a simple solar setup for our BOL
Aftermath — Planned
Basic solar system with a few batteries and 12 volt appliances
permiehomestead — Planned
I'd like to make a backup power system for the chest freezer that I purchase so I can preserve my food in the event of a power outage. I plan to use the system designed and described by Steven Harris. I'll have accomplished this goal when I have a large enough system to maintain sub-freezing temperatures in my freezer for at least 3 days.
torrya — Planned
learn how to use and install hydro, wind and solar power.
TA — Planned
No specific goal set.
strangefamilia — Planned
set up a PV system at home
Texasbound — Planned
Developing solar system to power lights and fans in the animal sheds and workshop. Good intro for future expansion to the house and other things.
PowerItYourself — Planned
Build and test a new wood gasifier design to provide a renewable fuel source for my homestead
phoenixmylo — Planned
Learn to build a DC or 3 phase AC wind turbine and connect it to a battery backup system in my home.
decline — Planned
Do some kind of solar project or battery back up project.
Jasco — Planned
Learn more about alternative energy options with a view to implementing small scale alternative energy practices at home.
prissypants — Planned
Purchase one panel from harbor freight and learn to use it.
Raveneye — Planned
Design and construct a battery backup system for emergency use in the home.
burbot — Planned
Learn how to use solar for my benefit.
Vettezuki — Planned
Study and possibly implement a generator+solar+wind+battery bank system for our property.
tinylesmall — Planned
To learn everything I can about alternative energy.
FrugalFannie — Planned
learn to make biodiesel for my truck
bcksknr — Planned
I have some solar backup capability and I want to see how I can make it more useable on a daily basis.
Sailor — Planned
Create complete solar battery backup system. One marine battery.
carlos — Planned
acquire solar panels purchase generator
ChrisFox — Planned
No specific goal set.
redsoxgrinnell — Planned
I would like to learn about, build an maintain a solar system that could maintain power to a small light and charge my small laptop.
aaronsgwc — Planned
I want to learn to make battery backup systems and implement some alternative means of charging the batteries besides the power grid.
left4herb — Planned
create battery bank for bug out location.
tnprepper — Planned
Learn about ways to use alternative energy as it relates to emergency preparedness and which methods are best suited for my area and lifestyle. Then implement and test at least two of those methods to provide my family with a means of generating energy.
rmiddle — Planned
To learn and setup a basic Alternative Energy setup.
justinrolla — Planned
No specific goal set.
dvdchris — Planned
No specific goal set.
BenFromOCala — Planned
Setup a small solar system to power lighting system and recharge batteries.
MeanStreaker — Planned
Battery backup and solar
Mama Sproctaou — Planned
No specific goal set.
Family of Five — Planned
to build a backup battery bank and solar panel to supplement my power usage with the sun.
bluebird — Planned
I want to research solar heaters. I have seen small panels made out of soda cans painted black and encased in a box with a glass front. I would like to make one to see how well it heats. I would also like to learn more about using solar mass in the greenhouse to extend the season even more.
pepsiboy72 — Planned
To build a small solar, oven, water and air heater. Also, build utilize a small scale battery charger.
pranor — Planned
set up a small alternative energy system to learn the basics
d4klutz — Planned
No specific goal set.
mccbassist — Planned
Install a off-grid solar powered system of 50-200 watts to power backyard lighting/tools
Goodwin17 — Planned
To gain knowledge of solar power. At some point I would love to have at least a major portion of my power to be created by the sun.
Chrysalis Farms — Planned
expand my current power generation and storage capabilities. More solar arrays and larger battery bank.
sly — Planned
No specific goal set.
Sarkstir — Planned
Learn about solar power on a small scale. Learn how to create batteries and power from organics.
Aikidoman82 — Planned
Learn more about solar energy, Build a small solar panel system
darindane — Planned
small scale solar power set up for some back up energy and a better overall knowledge base of alternative energy.
Crosscreekjoe — Planned
Research, plan and budget for implementation of cost effective alternative energy.
Redeemed07 — Planned
I'd like to use many more natural sources of energy including solar, WVO in place of diesel, and who knows what else? The goal is saving money and being efficient and more stable/secure in a grid-down scenario.
gordonwalton — Planned
Get my solar system hooked up and completed. Move everything but the well pump to the off-grid system.
hh_thedude — Planned
No specific goal set.
Brocha — Planned
Auto inverter, generator, solar, wind, batteries
Roger — Planned
Get an inverter and become proficient in attaching it to the car and using it. Build a solar battery backup starting with just one or two batteries and a panel but making it so I can expand it in the future.
Mase109 — Planned
Make my own wind turbine.
Raven69 — Planned
Build a battery backup for house
BlakeO — Planned
No specific goal set.
tnwinge — Planned
Acquire the supplies necessary and build a battery bank/backup system.
shawn529 — Planned
No specific goal set.
benjamin1981 — Planned
Determine residential market for solar panel installation
BugginOut — Planned
No specific goal set.
Serfvivor — Planned
Battery backup charged from 110V with solar panel backup
teddarr — Planned
Construct a small solar system to charge a battery bank to power a ham radio.
docsiv — Planned
TO live off the grid/
beclyn — Planned
To need as little "on grid" energy as possible.
doitnstyle1 — Planned
Actually get some batteries and set up current PV system. Add to the PV by buying more panels.
Signal_9 — Planned
Develop and authoritative knowledge of solar, hydro, and wind power capture methodologies and practices.
daniel.rundell — Planned
Study solar panels and wind/water mill generators.
gmt44 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Prepper23 — Planned
Learning to run our household using inverters from our car and also using whole house battery backups
jason1098 — Planned
No specific goal set.
dohara — Planned
No specific goal set.
xpo172 — Planned
No specific goal set.
level — Planned
No specific goal set.
VinnieTheSlayer — Planned
Implement at least one form of alternative energy on the farm. Most likely a solar powered device or two. Implementation should be practical and applicable to the farm (solar water heater for farm animals, emergency power, etc.)
dtotheug — Planned
No specific goal set.
Drefizzle — Planned
Own something that is ran off of solar energy.
Jmerrick — Planned
i have a crush on solar power
apainter — Planned
To develop beginners skills
MisterClark — Planned
build passive solar heater install PV panels and build system
crashplanet — Planned
To have a working windmill generator and the capacity to store and use that energy.
radtech — Planned
Learn about solar power.
Regular Guy — Planned
Solar
SeanLewis — Planned
Build a power storage system using the information that Jack and Steven Harris will be presenting soon.
Quentin — Planned
make my design/product for an air battery known by everyone
justincase — Planned
If my furnace goes out
nm_newbie — Planned
Build a portable 500+ watt panel set with battery bank to run "off-grid" the living room and den,
BaldDragn — Planned
to have enough energy to get by for several week if the grid goes down.
Damonw45 — Planned
To learn about making biofuel and designing solar collection systems.
BLACKOUT — Planned
Develop solar pannel backup battery pack as well as purchase a back up generator.
Kempo-Craig — Planned
Learn more about alternative energy and what could be used in my current home. I will primarily focus on Solar Energy and evaluate it's viability for my home and other energy sources for my home.
vanyar — Planned
Put together a solar battery bank
gdreed31 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Gordon — Planned
Create a back up battery bank with inverter
cavillari — Planned
I want to learn how to implement alternative energy into my home and transportation so that I can cut my utility costs and become more self sufficient.
GryphonsClaw — Planned
Setup a hydro electric system on my property, feeding into a battery bank and grid tie system.
Wigunguy — Planned
build a 200 watt battery charging system
kks5369 — Planned
to set up solar systems for hot water and electricity at my home.
leviwings — Planned
No specific goal set.
jonaz15 — Planned
Produce Ethenol and mix 10 gallons total (5 ethenol and 5 gasoline)
theBRINK — Planned
To provide backup power in the event of a blackout as well as to supplement the grid tied electricity for my property and home.
DIYorDIE — Planned
No specific goal set.
eagle2pd_ga — Planned
I would like to setup a battery bank with an inverter as backup power for emergency power. I also want to get an inverter for my car to use as emergency power.
jweddle2 — Planned
complete my research for building an electric motorcycle.
phoenixx — Planned
I have recently been studying hydrodynamics and water powered turbines. I would like to build and expand a hydrodynamic power source that utilizes recycled water and generates enough power to run my home. I have looked at solar and wind and like the idea of utilizing a natural resource that doesn't depend on weather to make it run. If I can build it the way I envision it, the average home (1800 sq ft) can be run on just under 300 gallons of water per month.
scoob — Planned
Build a portable battery backup system with solar capability, understand the uses and limitations, and put it to the test with emergency communications (ham).
usasof — Planned
No specific goal set.
smellycorpse — Planned
No specific goal set.
Bulldog — Planned
No specific goal set.
kamiware — Planned
Getting electricity from Wind Energy
Akith — Planned
No specific goal set.
ericnb — Planned
be able to run items from my cars and also create a portable back up power system.
joshismusic — Planned
To learn how to build, maintain and deploy alternate energy resources.
SheepDog~ — Planned
No specific goal set.
Matt — Planned
No specific goal set.
Prepping101 — Planned
to hook up a solar panel with back up battery to charge and run simple lighting Have a battery backup for both home and car.
Christia.c — Planned
To learn options, create a plan for my house, and begin working toward it. Complete: formed plan and set money aside.
onesojourner — Planned
Build a wood gasifier to run a small home built 12v generator.
Ronnie in Iowa — Planned
hopefully get a wood stove also study wind power
tomboy72 — Planned
No specific goal set.
cornholo3 — Planned
No specific goal set.
rickd208 — Planned
No specific goal set.
H crawford — Planned
To increase my solar backup system and be proficient in its capabilities and use
Shadebringer — Planned
To set up a system that will provide all the off-grid energy I need for my home and property.
prepperdad — Planned
Increase my knowledge and application of solar power and storage.
emontague49 — Planned
I will educate myself on solar design and build a prototype solar system that can be scaled up once I get my property
Qcfd79 — Planned
Learn more about the systems available. Choose one and then start saving funds to purchase one.
jpx7777 — Planned
Install solar panel/system on roof of clubhouse.
pcarver — Planned
No specific goal set.
norskill — Planned
To be self sufficient
ljsikes — Planned
No specific goal set.
craftyam — Planned
Write down user friendly how to guide for using our system. Husband knows it all...i need to have it on paper.
cranders — Planned
learn how to make a solar cell, build a solar charger, learn to connect a solar panel to power home.
spav96 — Planned
My goal for Alternative Energy is to build a 12v generator and to also set up a solar backup system. And to make the two devices work with each other.
unprepared — Planned
Is to find a way to keep the freezer cold with the power out
Diverorion — Planned
To gain more self sufficency and learn more about electronics.
wid999 — Planned
Build my first solar panel.
TheChrisSchaff — Planned
To create at least a model of a form of electrical energy production using the sun, wind, methane, or other.
eronious — Planned
Make a battery backup system (solar or otherwise).
resilientjake — Planned
On the cheap!
livingthedream — Planned
Set up small back up system. probably gasoline generator and battery based (not very alternative).
jbarona — Planned
general understanding of alternative energy sources and how they can work together to hopefully power my future house of grid
Chris Gallo — Planned
Build a small solar system to power freezer and refrigerator. Also, build a rocket mass heater.
mcallen23 — Planned
To build a small solar powered battery backup system that I could use as a power source at the house or in a mobile situation.
adam165 — Planned
Build solar backup for camper
Equiani — Planned
To create a solar powered battery backup system for low voltage lighting, usb charging and powering radio equipment
cdfairchild — Planned
1. Learn how to build a battery bank 2. Learn how to build a solar panel stand 3. Learn how to connect the solar panel to battery bank 4. Learn how to use a generator connected to battery bank
Semorjh — Planned
Hot Air for heat and drying food, hot water, green house type boxs such as cold frames ect
michael zody — Planned
1. Inverter 2. Solar panels 3. Build a generator
BamBam — Planned
To build a battery backup system, complete with a solar charger.
JDub — Planned
No specific goal set.
Michael johnson — Planned
make a back up battery system like the on Steve Harris teaches. learn to incorporate multiple streams of energy like solar, wind and back up generator as inputs
Alterios — Planned
No specific goal set.
TK — Planned
No specific goal set.
NorIDhunter — Planned
Establish a solar/battery power system for my greenhouse. Develop solar heating retention to help with keeping it warmer during the winter.
GrizzlyAdams — Planned
No specific goal set.
reflection — Planned
Design and build solar/battery system for a shed
rabelch — Planned
explore wind energy in a suburban setting.
Pat.G — Planned
Hook up 3 15w solar panels to deep cycle marine battery's to have as a back up power in my truck via Steve Harris method or in my out building
terrabyte — Planned
To get the right marine deep cycle batteries, trickle charger, and wattage for solar energy panels. To a lesser extent: If we move, look into hydro & wind power.
awford — Planned
Set up a basic solar collector with battery storage for leaning purposes. The system will be expanded on later as space/money/knowledge expands
DigitalFoodDesert — Planned
Experiment with and make a biofuel (woodgas) reactor that fuels an internal combustion engine driving a generator and other accessories. Use waste heat from entire system to warm other other processes.
Hollettster — Planned
Install a solar panel or two to help lower energy costs
cheryl1 — Planned
Get a household generator, learn more about battery banks and possibly make one of them
hedonia — Planned
No specific goal set.
kurtgreiner — Planned
No specific goal set.
rendition — Planned
No specific goal set.
chopsNYC — Planned
to find a way of bringing solar power to my apartment so as to reduce the money spent on energy.
octobermatthew — Planned
to discover and utilize alternative energy sources to minimize my footprint.
sikandar — Planned
No specific goal set.
Cesbee — Planned
To heat the house with the chimney
Adonis — Planned
To learn enough so that I can get off the grid and work towards helping communities achieve the same. To have the ability to cost effectively set up and maintain solar and other complimentary forms of alternative energies.
Xen — Planned
to implement alternative energy into housing and energy consumming devices and appliace. utilize all possible natural sources of energy, sun, wind, rain, etc, etc.
tamir102 — Planned
No specific goal set.
tweber88 — Planned
To learn how I can save money on energy costs
Pac — Planned
No specific goal set.
AKPWebDesign — Planned
No specific goal set.
Myersbda — Planned
No specific goal set.
stefanbrato — Planned
No specific goal set.
jayvansantos — Planned
Purchase a solar panel.
jcrusso — Planned
lower living expenses
arichens — Planned
Be able to setup solar and/or hydro power that produces enough energy to run a HAM radio, refrigeration unit, a couple of lights, and a few other essentials.
voide — Planned
install solar panels and make sure all solar equipment works
Undervalent — Planned
Build a small tesla circuit
jcogswell — Planned
No specific goal set.
dbarner — Planned
Figure out carbon neutral plan for everything in life.
pj — Planned
Set up solar charged battery bank for off grid home.
woodchuck — Planned
Use my solar generator to run the freezer.
akn — Planned
No specific goal set.
mcgu2888 — Planned
No specific goal set.
goodpasture — Planned
Learn how to power small tools and appliances with alternative ways.
duncanjh — Planned
No specific goal set.
takow4 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Lancevfx — Planned
Know all the Alternative Energy options for items we are currently overusing.
kmann21 — Planned
No specific goal set.
weeska — Planned
No specific goal set.
Tiger74 — Planned
Exploring other ways to produce energy both with and without fuels that can be used in emergency or everyday situations.
Claymore2106 — Planned
To create my own solar panels and use them.
architexture — Planned
to supplement my electrical intake
UrbanCub — Planned
No specific goal set.
Crackshotz — Planned
Study and understand the process of obtaining energy from wind, sun and water sources.
Archangel — Planned
alternative energy sources
Prepper72 — Planned
Take solar energy class and/or self teach with solar light and/or backup power.
brucesc — Planned
No specific goal set.
jamiewindham — Planned
No specific goal set.
windern — Planned
No specific goal set.
sowings13 — Planned
No specific goal set.
IndianaForager — Planned
Build at least one alternative energy project. My first project will be building a small greenhouse on the side of our house that will provide both solar passive heat and a place to grow plants. This should be completed by August 2013.
BasePiece — Planned
To learn viable small scale ways that alternative energy can be put to use for an average homeowner. Demonstration of knowledge by saving $1,000 in energy costs thru an alternative energy process.
67gtcs — Planned
Set up a battery bank in my home
BTS1891 — Planned
Enhance Battery Back-Up Systems Capcity & Useability (Using Information from Steven Harris).
mat2461 — Planned
No specific goal set.
mrmunk — Planned
Understand how to harness it, use it and take care of my family and friends in all situations.
kmara — Planned
No specific goal set.
Eliashurricane — Planned
No specific goal set.
Richierench — Planned
To learn other ways to power my home and tool in the event the is a mass power outage. Also I may find ways to reduce my electrical cost my adding wind or solar to my home.
Conejoverde — Planned
No specific goal set.
seticat — Planned
Work on AltEng for around here at home and for an emergent situation in the boonies [solar cooking, wind power, solar heating, solar power, etc].
KansasScout — Planned
No specific goal set.
Ayeteedee — Planned
No specific goal set.
Caveman — Planned
No specific goal set.
bcrews05 — Planned
No specific goal set.
twinsenw — Planned
No specific goal set.
intltradexpert — Planned
No specific goal set.
kuzanx — Planned
Bio energy
susannamurley — Planned
No specific goal set.
josegf87 — Planned
No specific goal set.
krahulec — Planned
No specific goal set.
gmaclenn — Planned
No specific goal set.
jsergeant — Planned
No specific goal set.
falcor00 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Kikit — Planned
No specific goal set.
BigGuy — Planned
My goal is to supply our home with 96 hours of off grid electrical power by May 2013. 1) Install poer transfer panel 2) Procure generator and 96 hour fuel supply 3) Install gasoline/propane carb kit 4) Build and install battery backup lighting system 5) Train all family member in the use of the above.
WoolKnitCap — Planned
No specific goal set.
mkas — Planned
Lear now to design solar installations for residences
brunopin — Planned
Learnt its concept
Kayakmom — Planned
Set up solar panels that power one area of the house (garage, pool area) or at least one appliance: freezer, etc
payamps — Planned
No specific goal set.
Rodbender777 — Planned
Look into getting a generator or a solar back up system
seaphotog — Planned
Do research for solar for my house
pbkelley — Planned
No specific goal set.
gpspokane — Planned
Build small solar system
gman — Planned
A basic solar kit
dvanvugt28 — Planned
No specific goal set.
arun9mr — Planned
No specific goal set.
Farley — Planned
No specific goal set.
LazyHollow — Planned
Create a batter backup system that is solar powerred.
rojimbo — Planned
sistema para alimentar el refri por energia solar o eólica.
vagabond1101 — Planned
To learn how to create and use alternative energy to reduce my footprint on the environment.
bjunkins — Planned
No specific goal set.
morlince — Planned
No specific goal set.
Bryanwassel — Planned
Understanding how the different alternative energy sources operate, such as solar, or geothermal. And be able to utilize them to reduce the carbon foot print I leave on the earth.
Jon george — Planned
No specific goal set.
Stomaho — Planned
Be cleaner
coale — Planned
No specific goal set.
ctrwannabe — Planned
No specific goal set.
richupnorth — Planned
Solar Power for Peltan
themightyyak — Planned
not set yet
PrOsperity — Planned
No specific goal set.
barrettorama — Planned
Build a solar heater for my garage and install a small solar system for lighting. Write up one page description of what I've learned.
ParadiseMtnGal — Planned
I'm looking into what is going on in this field so I can perhaps wean my household off the energy grid somewhat.
therancher — Planned
reuse old oil in my diesel tractor
kjones91 — Planned
To learn more about alternative energies and how they work and how to make my own that can be successful in making power by any means. (Wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, etc...)
Cattledoglvr — Planned
To learn what I can do.
awsmoddl — Planned
No specific goal set.
pacman314 — Planned
No specific goal set.
perknc — Planned
Learn about backup energy and solar applications.
jig1999 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Jadams2212 — Planned
To create a local solar & wind energy coop to supply our mountain village electricity needs.
jcmeier — Planned
Determine options for solar and wind energy in order the charge batteries.
verticallyblessed — Planned
learn about small solar power systems (charge portable radios, phones, small electronic devices) and create a build plan for DIY wind generator.
SparknArc — Planned
(Main)Successfully bring a battery backup system online, *(secondary)fed by discarded solar cells. *(secondary)connect an automatic transfer switch.
someguyinatie — Planned
No specific goal set.
LibertyBudget.com — Planned
to build my own portable rocket heater. Ever since I've seen YouTube videos about these heaters, I've been thinking about all the upgrades I would like to add to the designs that others are creating. The allure of greater energy independence is a constant theme for me. I want to make it happen and I believe a rocket stove/heater is the way to go.
Janelle — Planned
Learn about back-up power (generators, etc.) and take steps towards building a back-up system for when the power goes out.
timothylegion — Planned
To decrease my carbon footprint and electricity intake by simultaneously being smarter about how I use electricity and investing in alternative energy to fuel my new minimalist lifestyle.
PaCoTx — Planned
Upgrade my home back up power system to include natural gas outlet for generator, grill and smoker.
Cattrapper — Planned
To assemble a battery back-up system charged, at least partly by wind.
Karl_kbold — Planned
No specific goal set.
mrrichpearson — Planned
No specific goal set.
mozzergr — Planned
To reduce my power consumption
up on the hill — Planned
Build and install a battery backup\inverter system for the house.
Netoow27 — Planned
No specific goal set.
thebarkus — Planned
to obtain a generator or solar panel
Hghlndr70 — Planned
No specific goal set.
doorhandle — Planned
I want to save money using alternative energy and get of the grid as much as possible.
letoj — Planned
learn more about alternative energy and algae
thequietman — Planned
No specific goal set.
Kahos — Planned
No specific goal set.
SergeantP — Planned
Develop a remote power system for my BOV using solar panels and a battery bank.
devittjl — Planned
develop alternate energy plan for well
ja50n777 — Planned
No specific goal set.
jukk0u — Planned
learn how to distill alcohol learn how to make a solar panel array
ncarper — Planned
No specific goal set.
defib — Planned
Install at least 400 watts of solar charging capacity for my battery banks.
bastic — Planned
just to know how it works and how it can work for me. cost cutting house costs
saurabh — Planned
Explore Solar energy options for home use
Brookslindseyjr — Planned
Goal: move some type of energy usage now to something green. Will probably involve setting up a solar panel somewhere.
IrishGeek — Planned
To be able to provide at least 40% of my home's energy needs by means of solar, geothermal or another sustainable source.
BillyNeitz — Planned
This skill will be completed when the following conditions have been met. Research solar, biogas, woodgas. Buy a distiller and distill 10 gallons of biogas. Build a small solar panel. Save up and buy a GEL woodgas generator.. Buy wind generator.
dwurz — Planned
To be energy neutral or positive on the grid.
Jeremy Downing — Planned
To build my first solar-powered battery backup kit.
josephwasright — Planned
expand solar system with larger panels. Add a couple batteries and a proper container.
Topher2149 — Planned
make a solar chargable battery back up system.
Brookslindseyjr1 — Planned
Goal: move some type of energy usage now to something green. Will probably involve setting up a solar panel somewhere.
jethro636 — Planned
Repair my gas generator. Learn how to use my car as an alternate (inverter) Learn about and build a bio-gas generator
Panchito — Planned
I want to build a solar electric system that will REPLACE our usage of the local energy provider's electricity and natural gas.
Jmastersinc — Planned
Build a home made windmill look for generator, look into battery's and solar
CaseyDog — Planned
Build a solar backup generator
economan — Planned
I will build a four deep cycle battery back-up system this year.
LAHUNTER2012 — Planned
Learn how to generate Alternative energy with the resources around my house or with little cost and to help prepare my family to survive in a time of unstable power.
matthomas51 — Planned
Attempt to build solar panel with eBay solar cells. Use it to charge golf cart.
EbunOde — Planned
No specific goal set.
Carmen89 — Planned
To research possibilities for aternative healing through the study of energy balances.
stuiterdwerg — Planned
Hook up battery to charger, maybe also add solar charging, hook battery to inverter and automate inverter kick in when power fails/disconnected.
LJ88 — Planned
To learn and establish a HHO generator
Patrick — Planned
To establish a battery bank that can provide power to essential items in my home.
2paranoid — Planned
Build and deploy a battery backup system large enough to run freezer, fridge and convenience outlets that charges from grid power, generator, or solar.
jbyers — Planned
build a windmill from cheap scrap
GreatWhiteDan — Planned
No specific goal set.
towlesj — Planned
Learn options ans basic designs and principles.
Never2L8 — Planned
Implement a 12V DC power system for emergency electric, including various 12V devices. Also, explore solar power technology.
NewOldTech — Planned
To build some self-sufficiency in this area so my family is not completely dependent on the grid.
Pelagius — Planned
Locate and install solar panels to help with recharging my battery backup.
Jtbecool — Planned
- Home 12v battery backup system
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://jason13skills.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/8/
jayke757 — Planned
The first goal is make my home more efficient by insulating and moving to LED bulbs, etc. Goal for November 2013 is to have a 250W solar panel up with a grid tie inverter.
Luke — Planned
Finish the Hydropower project.
Berserker — Planned
Learn how to install solar power on the travel trailer and possibly incorporate wind power as well.
toasterface — Planned
Become familiar with the stuff Steven Harris knows and do the Sunshine to Dollars projects.
Morning Sunshine — Planned
research the best way for adding solar and/or wind to our homestead. Make a plan and find out cost.
Suburban Dude — Planned
learn the basics of battery back up and solar energy. will start small with single battery and solar charger
Mr. Red Beard — Planned
Learn more
ritchfan — Planned
purchase and set up solar array and inverter
e3duggan — Planned
No specific goal set.
preview1234321 — Planned
No specific goal set.
bigalmo — Planned
to learn and implement solar power and use it in an everyday setting.
Bpeterson — Planned
No specific goal set.
swordofthebreeze — Planned
To experiment more with battery storage and various ways to keep them charged. I have a pretty good grasp on the subject, but I've yet to implement an alternative energy system for my home.
Molly — Planned
Basic mobile solar setup w small battery bank.
mlewis31 — Planned
No specific goal set.
NevadaBrooks — Planned
No specific goal set.
niner33 — Planned
provide power from sun & wind
BF — Planned
Create a battery backup system with solar capabilities. Install a fireplace insert, to have a secondary heat source for winter utility outages, and also to offset utility costs on a regular basis.
dmcmaxx — Planned
No specific goal set.
Mm1cqo — Planned
No specific goal set.
mrmom7837 — Planned
Learn and utilize solar power technology
amdn — Planned
Learn about solar
sarah thorburn — Planned
No specific goal set.
popvoxmatt — Planned
No specific goal set.
baby-j380 — Planned
obtain and successfully use and and store solar and or wind.
Tully305 — Planned
No specific goal set.
tomd — Planned
To implement a mid-sized battery backup system to run critical systems of my house during a power outage lasting several days 4+
quinc.e — Planned
Build emergency battery bank with solar 100 watt solar panel with inverter for shot power outages.
xscamerayshyy — Planned
Learn more about different forms of energy creation including how to make a wind mill or lawnmower generator
rlr328 — Planned
Create portable power station.
Tomcwpb — Planned
Create at least two different systems working on different sections but each with the ability to handle both sections of power needs.
yanqui — Planned
to learn what I can do with the resources on our land to survive both short term (72 hours or less) and long term if we are without conventional power.
breaksteel — Planned
Looking to create solar or other form of energy for my pastures.
qahaylee — Planned
No specific goal set.
dswift200 — Planned
No specific goal set.
LiveToLearn — Planned
I would like to build a battery backup system to provide backup power for our home. After the bank is built and functional I will being adding solar panels to provide some generation. I have a generator so with the battery bank I'll be able to keep generator run times to 6-8 hours every 2-3 days. This will challenge me to learn what I need to know about batteries, amps, volts, watts... You get the idea. Can't wait to start.
Manasquan_Mike — Planned
Set up a battery bank for my house.
CriticalMass — Planned
Learn to construct solar appliances. My ultimate goal is to build net-positive energy rental communities.
Lone Yankee — Planned
No specific goal set.
ublinkd — Planned
to learn enough to set up a remote off grid site.
Humble Mechanic — Planned
To have complete back up power. Focus on battery back, then generator(gas) back up, and solar back up. Not looking to go off grid. In addition to back with alt energy, I want to make our home as efficient as possible.
kronous — Planned
No specific goal set.
Brown-clan — Planned
Learn enough to have back ups to all our current systems.
awesome12345 — Planned
No specific goal set.
metaforge — Planned
Build a basic battery bank with related equipment - charger, inverter. Acquire at least one solar panel & experiment with it.
icklebutt — Planned
Have all power in the strawbale house solar/wind.
helgejo — Planned
No specific goal set.
eternalwalkabout — Planned
Build my own photovoltaic call capable of poweringa dart phone or raspberry pi
kymbleg — Planned
get 2 inverters so I have power backup when the power goes out.
outdoor7 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Stoutymcstout — Planned
No specific goal set.
423aaron — Planned
Make a solar window unit.
LCLady33 — Planned
Learn about alternatives to electric that could be used during emergency situations.
Sailvivalist — Planned
Design a Electric propulsion system for potential future boat.
TheKomet — Planned
Purchase a backup generator; create a battery bank; purchase an 800w inverter for the car and 1500w inverter for the battery bank; create a mobile solar panel battery bank charging system
Cheftuck77 — Planned
To obtains and implement a small solar and wind alternative to reduce my need of big company electric.
CoreyAwesome — Planned
My goals with Alternative Energy are to build a small battery back-up, buy a generator, build a small solar setup for battery back-up. I am considering propane for a grill, heaters, and anything else. However, with propane it would be dealing with small tanks because I would be carrying them to and from a nearby store.
nathankay — Planned
set up my house to run on back-up power sources.
dadsprepping — Planned
No specific goal set.
shopteacher — Planned
Explore solar energy
RowdyTB — Planned
This is a very large portion of where I hope to devote my efforts of a potential business. Use my HVAC experience and develop a low wattage mini-split system that will be able to be battery/solar operated in efforts to just cool individual rooms. Also convert the majority of my home heating to Solar/Hydronic heating. Also build a waist oil boiler that will assist in this also. Lots of ideas!
flip8812 — Planned
No specific goal set.
wlfhwk1 — Planned
to start to develop my alternative energy and back up sources and knowledge.
MythingPersons — Planned
Follow the Steve Harris guildelines for a home battery backup station
towersafety — Planned
Build a backup power system utilizing a generator
LittleBird — Planned
To obtain and build a battery bank and solar heater.
Prep13 — Planned
No specific goal set.
birdie — Planned
To obtain and learn to maintain and operate a generator that could power the most essential of our household aplliances through a power outage.
Curiosity Cosby — Planned
to build various types of mobile battery backups and implementing solar power as well
mnotlyon — Planned
Build a portable battery power system capable of being charged by multiple means and carried in the back of my Yukon, or camping trailer.
hoovooloo — Planned
Set up a basic power backup system that uses my car and storage batteries for my house.
Tim the Enchanter — Planned
Set up a small battery backup and maintain.
scienceteacher — Planned
Add a solar panel and a 12 v pump for the water pump. Maybe add 1 deep cycle battery and 3 12 v outlets in the house.
U53R-N4M3 — Planned
to find an effective long term energy source that will help cut down on costs.
Fladude9 — Planned
No specific goal set.
hopenjoy — Planned
Put in a wood stove either in basement or back porch for cooking and heating. Get a round of insulation done.
BrandNewMe — Planned
figure out a way to lower energy costs
DianeA — Planned
Learn the various forms of alternate energy to understand what will work in certain situations and get off the grid.
ryanms — Planned
Learn to utilize small battery bank for emergency power using on grid power.
gtowndude — Planned
Establish first solar array of 3 panels and connect to battery bank of 8 batteries.
Jonathan Gee — Planned
Learn about basic solar and get a basic battery storage. Generator and safe fuel storage.
kennethjensen82 — Planned
Auto Battery Bank, not completely unlike what is on battery1234.com
kennethjensen82 — Planned
Solar Hot water, could be established solar box or a black garden hose, with a small pump.
kennethjensen82 — Planned
Build and use Solar oven as on podcast http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/the-individual-benifits-of-green-energy
kennethjensen82 — Planned
Learn more about tying solar power into grid.
R.Andom — Planned
Add at least one layer of diversification to my emergency/outage capabilities past current capabilities (gasoline generator.)
BUCCaNOLES — Planned
No specific goal set.
wetjackson — Planned
Build a small Wind Generator and battery bank.
joshjones — Planned
1. Create a battery bank 2. buy a Generator? 3. Connect battery bank to solar panels 4. Build and install a wind turbine 5. Build a solar dehydrator that works 6. Build a solar oven 7, Store up a bunch of fuel
rutger — Planned
Set up and install a complete battery bank as backup power for my house.
1981again — Planned
No specific goal set.
undaunted6 — Planned
Utilize my solar panels for BOL energy production.
alansurvives — Planned
Setup a solar panel system that includes two panels and a battery backup system resembling Steven Harris' battery backup system
garbonzospat — Planned
No specific goal set.
MrJ — Planned
To build both a home-based and mobile battery backup system similar to that described by Mr. Steven Harris.
AdventureMarc — Planned
To build 2 battery banks for my home, one mobile unit for the Suburban, one for Kathya's apt, one for my parents home and one for my in-law's home.
KYPharmer — Planned
I hope to include energy efficient design into our new construction...still working on plans. Plans to include geothermal, insulation optimization, utilize thermal mass and include solar panels (at best a supplement in northern KY) but could be real handy in a grid down situation.
kamikazi240z — Planned
Wind power generation Solar power generation
Hoffa-Man — Planned
Expand the use of Solar Energy on the "farm" so that I can power LED lights and TV and possible a ice maker
rgaskin13 — Planned
Build small solar system for barn and small solar power for battery bank.
stoneoak113_deleted — Planned
Am going to build a battery back up pack with a marine battery, and an inverter to charge small gear and run a lamp.
bislab — Planned
No specific goal set.
cordstacker — Planned
No specific goal set.
jercat — Planned
Purchase at least one generator for backup and camping.
stevekipp — Planned
To be able to set up and maintain one or more alternative energy sources tied into the grid to assist in powering a residential house.
Jrkayakin — Planned
Setup some to run my hydroponics
Prepperation-H — Planned
Build a back-up battery system for our home and purchase a generator.
Joe Weaver — Planned
Create a Battery Backup, inergrated with solar panel and Generator, small wind generator. Not to get off grid but to back up basic needs in case of emergency.
SpencerUSVI — Planned
No specific goal set.
tophattommy2 — Planned
Developer a small system.
J3MB92 — Planned
Research more on solar energy and start with SOMETHING, even if it is just small and it will power some hand held electronics.
ESpar — Planned
No specific goal set.
Suziq003 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Jon — Planned
to figure out the best way I can have off-the-grid power for daily needs.
tea4wendy — Planned
Am interested in incorporating solar power, wind power, and a geothermal system into our next home. Although I can't install anything, I want to understand the theory behind these systems, as well as how an electric and gas motor work, so that repairing simple mechanical systems will make sense. I plan on purchasing "How Things Work" to have as a resource for the family.
JPaul2021 — Planned
Out fit each vehicle with a 100 watt inverter and a 1500 watt inverter. Have my Breaker box wired to accept power form my generator. Build a 2 battery, Battery bank. Be able to use our well pump when our power goes out. We have power outages at least once a month in our area. Old infrastructure.
Erigorn — Planned
Build battery bank (thanks steve), finish solar panel and windmill as alternative charging methods.
mbugdaddy — Planned
find ways to heat/cool and cook with electricty
molltar88 — Planned
To learn how to make my house more energy efficient..aka off the grid.
gblakley — Planned
educate myself on alternative energy methods such as a solar/battery backup system so that the well at my home would still be functional in the case of a power outage.
Csnake — Planned
Have a way to run my refrigerator if the power goes out.
Pa_Dee — Planned
make a transortable battery backup system w/partial solar panel charging
Porcupine — Planned
Battery bank for my computer and network gear. I've got a really old 1500VA UPS that needs replacement and I'm thinking of a Steve Harris-style battery bank.
shaunw8lftr — Planned
Build a battery back up system. by 6/1/13.
Moonfire — Planned
Learn how to put together and maintain a battery backup system.
Bonus Points:
- add solar
- build one for my car
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://my13skills.wordpress.com/tag/alternative-energy/
aaronwhitewolf — Planned
No specific goal set.
Jamze7417 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Bronco53 — Planned
know more about solar and wind generation.
Mark Gibson — Planned
To learn to create a system for my well for back-up situations, this would cut my dependency on the grid to get water
kelloggss — Planned
No specific goal set.
Sleepstudy — Planned
Begin using some solar panels
kibitz — Planned
learn about solar and wind power and construct both a PV solar system and a small scale wind turbine.
Mrykm — Planned
would like to learn how to build a solar panel by August
jchiar — Planned
Look into solar systems
anialila — Planned
No specific goal set.
xtremeslope — Planned
work with hot water heating... small scale for my chicken coop
Khaos — Planned
Construct a solar panel system to run the aquaponics system.
Brute1830 — Planned
No specific goal set.
jeanette424 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Sancho — Planned
Build a solar space heating system and survey my home for a large ground based collector. Install the system and investigate the possibility of moving ono renewable heating over fossil fuels.
davep742 — Planned
No specific goal set.
sz1627 — Planned
continue to develop solar, wind to supplement existing grid power. Goal to run small freezer from existing solar and wind stock
feral hobbit — Planned
Learn how to build and maintain a solar power system and a battery backup system.
BarraMac — Planned
Solar Charger Wind Turbine Battery
tzarkyl — Planned
understand and reduce my power consumption, generate and store energy to reduce dependancy on potentially unreliable infrastructure
antihero — Planned
Energy from wind and sun, if and when the grid falls.
Sabol — Planned
to build a at home battery back up system
dltlandman — Planned
No specific goal set.
Riptide — Planned
Add a couple of reasonable size solar panels and charging to the tiny travel trailer I am going to build on a Northern Tool 5x8 utility trailer. This should allow extended stays at more primitive camping locations with reasonable power management.
trevolinsky — Planned
Develop a plan to be able to light run my home for 6 months off the grid.
trevolinsky — Planned
Develop a plan to be able to light run my home for 6 months off the grid.
Cedar_OR — Planned
Hydro power (pelton wheel) since we will probably have a good source for that at least 9 months of the year. I am not sure we can do this, but there is a strong creek coming down the hillside to the river. It would be awesome if we could put a power generator on a diversion or something even if we create some of our own power for 9 months of the year, since although the creek runs 12 months of the year, with the 3 months of rain we don't get in the summer, the previous owner state it will get enough flow, although it also is spring sourced. I have always been interested in alternative power through my father (who was an industrial electrician) in the 1970's and I would like to know if it can be done, how to set it up and how to keep it running. If we can, we can have some (plus) self security for producing our own power. I have really been interested in Pelton Wheels since I saw a working one deep in the mountains not far from here, where it has been working since the 1860's, giving electricity way away from towns when many of those towns at the time lacked it. I always like the ... "Can it be done?" theme.
voyager1215 — Planned
build solar panels and put together a small unit. I have batteries and inverter and generator. Need to make it EMP proof.
JustinBoots99 — Planned
Learn about, start to build small solar and wind generators to power parts of my home and for my portable needs
olecoot — Planned
Build battery backed up freezers for long term reliability of our perishable foods. Grid charging and then solar with automatic changeover if the grid fails.
AlfonsoCrawford — Planned
No specific goal set.
Joleeblackmon — Planned
No specific goal set.
Keith Thomas — Planned
Acquire and install a solar-powered light with the emphasis on learning about the electronics as well as getting the light to work. By end September.
Phrog20 — Planned
No specific goal set.
derekcate — Planned
Battery backup system as described by Steven Harris, add one or more solar panels to it.
roadracer — Planned
No specific goal set.
Mjt99p — Planned
Work on solar and wind.
Nationalist Girl — Planned
Making aluminium can heating for our house.
Angarlo — Planned
Set up a backup power supply for home lighting and so kids can watch a movie
ncst8lvr — Planned
Build a solar-powered energy source
Scaffdog — Planned
No specific goal set.
jpgraphix — Planned
To power a small netbook computer from recycled solar cells.
Herbs — Planned
to learn the basic principles of solar panels and to be able to have hands-on experience is putting a small unit together.
nickbert — Planned
No specific goal set.
skills13 — Planned
Build solar panels from the information I have already. Build enough panels to power rechargeable batteries to washer/freezer (if possible). The panels will need to be portable. Learn how to repair panels and acquire supplies and equipment to repair the panels. Teach at least two other people on how to make, use and repair panels.
tbourland — Planned
Learn to build affordable and easy to maintain solar and wind power systems with easily attained materials.
joshpass — Planned
No specific goal set.
Will — Planned
get a solar backup running
zackandjen2004 — Planned
In 2013 I will learn to operate our generator by myself.
appalachian — Planned
To put my house on at 10% solar Energy, if not more. Learn about Wind basics and to also be open to other forms of energy past these two, like pass current water generators.
Jenny 1 — Planned
No specific goal set.
survive_enough — Planned
No specific goal set.
chocker — Planned
No specific goal set.
boosted29 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Polemicturtle — Planned
Build a Backup power system.
RayRay250 — Planned
Just begin to learn about energy efficiency in what we already have and build knowledge of solar power systems.
MonsterJohn — Planned
Learn the principle of gasification, and either build a quality solar oven (400° plus) or install a 12 V solar charger.
Just bob — Planned
No specific goal set.
Bflowers — Planned
To educate myself on different DIY projects for generating my own energy. Then figure out which is the best for my location.
angelmom — Planned
Install solar panels and system at my bugout location.
jrhindiana — Planned
to make battery back up systems that can be charged by solar, wind, and water.
oldrooster — Planned
Make and use a Hydrogen fuel system that can run a car.
lancewhalen — Planned
Run my frog tanks on solar
Redrobin1 — Planned
I want to learn what all of the options are for my specific region of the country and what should be considered at all stages of emergency, distater, sustainability
ddavidsongtp — Planned
To be able to switch to different types of energy during emegency situations.
yellowbird — Planned
Rocket Mass Heater
PATCH5 — Planned
combine small solar and battery bank into a renewable back up power source for small draw uses.
Hootie — Planned
time to walk the walk. While I have ruled out solar (no ROI) I need to do a proof of concept of other energy. Wind, Solar Heat, Water, Thermal, and Backup Battery.
Diesel — Planned
No specific goal set.
AJW — Planned
bottom line, my bills are high.... anything helps.
jman — Planned
No specific goal set.
msousa — Planned
it would be nice to not have to use so much energy from the grid
Proforguns — Planned
Build a battery bank.Learn to use a propane generator to power my needs ( learn what my power needs are)
damaged — Planned
No specific goal set.
Fsteckler — Planned
Learn to recharge my battery backup system from solar for camping and emergencies
Squash — Planned
To learn more about alternative energy for our family's future home and start putting some things in practice now
mick3411 — Planned
Understand how to build, acquire and effectively use home based alternative energy
jonaba — Planned
Learn more about eMeter (my company) learn about all the alternative energy community
dunsee — Planned
Battery backup system
slamnmerc — Planned
Solar I have been studying it and my goal is to assemble a small system to be used with our RV
Ridgeline — Planned
No specific goal set.
twortley — Planned
How to work with battery backup and solar power with a goal to have a solar powered backup battery system by year end
316preptx — Planned
1. Build a basic AC/DC battery backup Immediately 2. Assemble a multiple battery bank by the end of May. 3. Add Tri-Fuel Generator, woodgas stove, and distiller by end of year. Be able to utilize truck to recharge and run the house as needed. Store fuel as appropriate.
thegrayman — Planned
No specific goal set.
milpol — Planned
Learn how this can be used with emergency management.
Milty — Planned
Learn about and implement at least on alternative energy creation method.
new2prep — Planned
Have a few back ups in place. 3 propane tanks for grill, get single propane burner, 15 galllons backup gasoline, battery inverter
bassgooru@yahoo.com — Planned
learn solar
sunni7 — Planned
No specific goal set.
kain9662002 — Planned
Start to dabble in solar energy. To setup a small battery source for my shed. Aquire a generator
mrssrt33 — Planned
To set up a battery backup system in my home and my camper.
Tiderian — Planned
Design and build a system that could be used to provide power for small loads in the event on an outage.
GeTiNrEaDy — Planned
No specific goal set.
got2fish — Planned
Create basic solar system. Also build a solar oven.
trespassingproductions — Planned
I would like to learn how to hook up my solar panel to a battery system to create a small renewable energy source.
Dean — Planned
Explore options for solar and wind on my family farm.
Liskfire — Planned
No specific goal set.
ridgerunnersurvival — Planned
Put together a backup battery system
shiemstra — Planned
Make better use of my existing collected solar energy and expand my storage of generated power.
Poppy926 — Planned
I want to eventually have a battery bank for emergency situations.
Hunter73 — Planned
Learn options for providing alternative heat. Maintain fuel storage. Test generator usage over a weekend.
LandSkyAndWater — Planned
to setup a solar battery bank powered shed. I will be using a Harbor Freight Solar package and Steve Harris's videos about building a battery bank.
Darkskeleton — Planned
set up a solar power system and the resources necessary to manage it properly.
JCMiner — Planned
No specific goal set.
Hollow Point — Planned
No specific goal set.
TheBasicLife — Planned
Finish setting up solar power system
Meinbanfa — Planned
To build a solar generator and learn to size the battery capacity to the load that I am going to run. I want to have a better understanding of inverters and how to find the most efficient inverter for my application.
Lunk — Planned
Construct a battery back up system for my house.
juggaloprepper — Planned
To learn how, build, and install an HHO generator in my RV before the Gathering of the Juggalos in August.
carmichs — Planned
Build a (4) 12 volt deep cycle marine battery bank with charger, inverter to provide backup lighting.
arechavaleta — Planned
No specific goal set.
gypsykat — Planned
No specific goal set.
TonyK — Planned
To learn and prepare a plan for solar or wind generation for home
prepperpat — Planned
Living off grid
cogitari191 — Planned
No specific goal set.
drweeks61 — Planned
Research and learn about the different types of alternative energy to determine what would be best for our family homestead.
jakefolden — Planned
Learn and get
Donrc2 — Planned
Add small solar setup in my house.
lucheck — Planned
No specific goal set.
scottlogantx — Planned
No specific goal set.
mikeyman1072 — Planned
learn about solar
shooter620 — Planned
No specific goal set.
tfourunner — Planned
To obtain and learn to shoot, clean and maintain a black powder revolver and to be able to accurately shoot at a range of 25 yards sufficiently that I could hunt big game with it
stcbjbc — Planned
No specific goal set.
hevymetldeth1 — Planned
learn either solar or wind uses around a home
stevensonpls — Planned
Understand what my priority should be for alternative energy and attempt to begin the process of gathering needed materials.
Jessek223 — Planned
No specific goal set.
jinx — Planned
Solar power, baby!
Comrad — Planned
To further my knowledge and implementation of photovoltaic systems, as well as looking into solar heating, wood gasification and wind/hyrdoelectric turbines.
sgtdt — Planned
integrate solar into power back up
P_Mo80 — Planned
I am interested in making diesel fuel, and solar power panels. I'd like to atleast learn how to make diesel and how to make / use a solar panel.
kasmar21 — Planned
to educate myself on possible methods of alternative energy are available in my area and how efficient they may be.
BillP38 — Planned
To produce 20% of the overall household usage that can be used for essentials in a grid down situation.
laiphix — Planned
Make a battery charger system with solar panels. Obtain an inverter for the car battery.
Armywrencher — Planned
That I would like to build a battery back up system. Possibly even add a small windmill powering an alternator type power source.
TPRZX — Planned
No specific goal set.
loadbearing — Planned
Learning ways to produce energy to lower my current power expenditures as well as lessen the impact of a grid down event.
wdlake — Planned
No specific goal set.
Victoria — Planned
"play" with a stater kit summer 2013 while RV camping. Either solar or wind.
hooligan870 — Planned
A backup plan which is necessary in the North East part of the country.
kberley — Planned
Work with my husband on developing and making alternative energies. Use in building up our community and for barter. Done: bought supplies for alternative energy systems.
Nomada — Planned
...to set up a solar panel on the windows of my flat or a small wind turbine in order to run small appliances and become partly self sufficient energy wise.
cjdusa — Planned
No specific goal set.
dbcorvairracer — Planned
Learn more about the different types of alternate energy. Pick a method that is most practicle for me and start making energy on a small scale.
Nedra05 — Planned
I would like to learn how to make alternative energy other than the electric we currently depend on.
mi.hunter — Planned
No specific goal set.
Out West — Planned
No specific goal set.
wkowalski — Planned
Build a emergency battery bank
karabeaner — Planned
To research solar energy and begin implementation of solar energy in my home.
Paulamahn — Planned
Get a generator for back up power. Learn more about setting up a solar power system and battery backup system for my home.
JayC31 — Planned
No specific goal set.
shadowwarrior58 — Planned
To be self efficient and not a prisoner of the Electric Company.
finnius — Planned
Have a minimum of 2 stable backup forms of alternate energy.
ixbrian — Planned
No specific goal set.
dantesrebellion455 — Planned
No specific goal set.
SelcSilverhand — Planned
Rebuild a hydro electric generator and determine how much energy can be generated.
chippinder — Planned
Figure out how to run my house on alternative energy, mainly solar. Select a generator, and see if Geothermal heat would be worth it for the house.
dcarr4321 — Planned
flexability when the grid goes down
austinrob — Planned
Build a solar system to charge a set of batteries to run my HAM radio rigs and an inverter for small AC needs.
pebble4 — Planned
Learn variety of sources for self sustaining in crisis...how to build
mikem — Planned
No specific goal set.
Bionical68 — Planned
To be able to install and maintain alternative energy projects for self reliant living.
scole — Planned
No specific goal set.
Halfbreed Mike — Planned
To build a basic battery backup system. Get inverters for my vehicles. 2 good high quality extension cords.
warpaint — Planned
To build an small battery backup system and build solar systems (ie oven, dehydrator, heater).
MX10 — Planned
Purchase and use rechargable batteries and charger (AA and AAA) - per Steven Harris. Experiment with electromagnets.
titoarco — Planned
No specific goal set.
jfreezone — Planned
Build a battery back up system for the home.
desertliving — Planned
No specific goal set.
Lost Prepper — Planned
Build a portable solar power station that can be used during power outages. Goal is to have the system built by june and be able to use for youth group camping outing for charging the youths equipment.
ChocolateChuck — Planned
To devise a Generator backup plan where we can run our gas furnace during winter if necessary.
fireball58 — Planned
Find a way to heat the barn in the winter.
therabidbadger — Planned
Install solar lights along walkway and drive way.
Read More about My Progress on this Goal at: http://jleemillerjr.wordpress.com
Thatnub — Planned
I want solar and wind power this year.
chuckf86 — Planned
to be able to manig my power use and so i dont have to pay the power comp. so much money,
BigdaddyJim — Planned
build my own battery backup power center
Xela — Planned
No specific goal set.
thebullruns — Planned
to learn
robbhar — Planned
Add additional batteries to my solar setup.
vinelady — Planned
Install my solar panels
Travelingeagle — Planned
Improve my system i have a wind turbine and 2 batteries i want to ad 5 - 8 more batteries and 4 solar panels. Possibly a small generator also.
TexasPrepper2 — Planned
Build a portable battery bank for my house.
CorrinCampbell — Planned
No specific goal set.
lilrc — Planned
To take the next step from reading and gaining information to actually using it.
ars3na1 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Byno — Planned
to know how to save money through creating my own energy for my house.
malb75 — Planned
Go off the grid
L.Easton — Planned
I would like to build a turbine that produces enough power to at least run my computer.
kendall06 — Planned
No specific goal set.
tlmetzger — Planned
learn what is available and how to use. what equipment I need and how to maintain
Perunapete — Planned
Minimum: Use the charcoal saved from this winter's stove use for grilling and add biochar to compost pile Target: Minimum plus complete a solar oven Outrageous: Minimum and Target plus complete a mini solar photovoltaic system
unionpacific17 — Planned
Get a windmill if my HOA allows it.
Franchise009 — Planned
I am going to install a power inverter in my truck.
Surretha — Planned
To learn the least costly alternative energy source.
Reciprocity — Planned
No specific goal set.
twaderdoe — Planned
Build a rocket stove and a mobile solar power supply for tools in the field.
minifarm45 — Planned
to be able to use alternate energy sources for part of my farm's power. Eventually all of it.
jbishop7710 — Planned
Create a solar system to light the shed.
eyethirteen — Planned
No specific goal set.
wilddoc — Planned
To utilize passive solar heating for warmth and solar cooking. Build a stove for used cooking oil.
MrLantern — Planned
No specific goal set.
Joe Dowdy — Planned
To look deeper into solar and wind and find out how each can benignity my family
trailtoa — Planned
Build battery pack for house (Steve Harris style)
MzLabby — Planned
I want to learn more about solor energy and get a minimal system in place to learn more about it. Learn more about hydro energy production and windpower perhaps build a simple windpower gaenerator out of a blue barrel as seen on you tube understand battery bank and how the energy storage works
Dragon55 — Planned
No specific goal set.
gotaylor — Planned
No specific goal set.
blcarson — Planned
To setup my own solar grid.
BlazenAZ — Planned
Again a goal for solar, wind and perhaps thermal energy creation, storage and management.
mmdaz — Planned
No specific goal set.
fullmoon — Planned
Learn to build and build a rocket mass heater.
azed — Planned
No specific goal set.
seeker — Planned
My BOL needs options. I will look into several. While there are several steps, my ultimate goal is to not have to take another cold shower. Amongst several ideas, I want to start doing some solar experiments at BOL and look into using wood also, since we have a lot of it.
xdragenz — Planned
No specific goal set.
christopher.jolley — Planned
No specific goal set.
Allenjm30 — Planned
Finding better ways to power machines without having to rely on the gas station.
Xlent1 — Planned
No specific goal set.
slm75 — Planned
No specific goal set.
deckes01 — Planned
Understand technology behind alternative energy sources, to be able to make a more educated decision on types and application of these resources. For instance, I would like to be able to set up my own solar genertator, safely and efficiently.
laiph — Planned
Learn to build a solar array to keep a battery back up system charged at my home
lakestral — Planned
to learn about all forms including: solar, wind, water and biofuel.
CairnsAZ — Planned
Learn about and implimenting other energy souces such as solar or wind.
tgoot — Planned
setup my solar panels and make the 12v generator. Hook these up to a lighting circuit. run that circuit only off alternative energy.
atxprepper — Planned
create some kind of battery backup system
RichardShearer — Planned
Learn as much as I can about alternative energy. Convert one area of my house to alternative energy.
Kukoroo — Planned
Use solar
JasonFromLV — Planned
No specific goal set.
mrcope — Planned
learn more about wind power and solar
timnwells — Planned
To invest some time and money into alternative forms of power generation in order to rely less on the grid and be more self sufficient.
gcoop76 — Planned
build a solar panel
tucky135 — Planned
No specific goal set.
JDempsey — Planned
I need to research what is available.
keeneye — Planned
Get a battery backup unit going. One deep cycle, invertor and charger.
Zimmy — Planned
Get the three wind turbines and battery bank I have managed to acquire up and running
jasonmos — Planned
build a form of alternative energy
eft — Planned
learn about/develop a plan for running things off of batteries
abcspunky — Planned
To stop depending on the electric company for my energy.
jaguarundi — Planned
Build a portable battery backup system that is self contained in a Pelican box.
Veridian Cabellero — Planned
Learn about the production of AE generators. Build a working wind generator.
lilbeast — Planned
build a battery bank with a sloar generator
JonBreker — Planned
Build a battery back up system this year.
64av8r — Planned
I would like to setup a solar power system or wind power system on my new homestead
tankwarrior — Planned
Expand knowledge and experiment with solar and wind energy.
MsKYprepper — Planned
learn to hook up and operate solar panels
docw — Planned
No specific goal set.
elbunts — Planned
set up at least one solar system.
chewyboe — Planned
No specific goal set.
whitmorj — Planned
Operate my garden with no grid power.
Roba1778 — Planned
No specific goal set.
Mundo113 — Planned
Create a portable battery backup system. Also, create a solar powered system for out-buildings.
welderDan — Planned
How to keep water pump, 120v / 240v electrical running.
Steve Leet — Planned
Independent aquaponics power
svank — Planned
to learn what I can in order to better understand a technology that is important to our future.
dbraulik — Planned
Learn how to get off the grid and have less of a footprint in our new house
bababge — Planned
No specific goal set.
FaithfulServant — Planned
Learn the basics.
Galaxies22 — Planned
Make my own solar panels.
MAOUSIAN — Planned
To build a solar generator & a Steve Harris battery bank.
Kawh — Planned
To live off the grid
Laine524 — Planned
No specific goal set.
juneeill — Planned
I already have a small solar panel experiment of 45 watts, I would like to expand this greatly to powering more than just the small household batteries.
bellashton — Planned
No specific goal set.
aseventyfive — Planned
No specific goal set.
JMcAuley — Planned
Learn how to build a home that is self sustainable.
Viking — Planned
Build a portable battery bank.
secamendman — Planned
No specific goal set.
FamilyFirearmsAcademy — Planned
I would like to curb my use of energy that I purchase. Should power become difficult to obtain I would like to be able to power a refrigerator, stove and small appliances if possible. I am interested in solar and wind.
MrJones — Planned
No specific goal set.
Anakin47 — Planned
Learn how to produce wind and solar energy.
April0880 — Planned
No specific goal set.
PrepperBookReview — Planned
Develop working understanding of solar and wind systems.
thenry423 — Planned
To learn more about solar power, and learn how to make my own solar panels. Also learn more about wind energy.
The FOM — Planned
Install solar panels at the farmhouse and barn roof space to ensure we are not dependant on the power grid.
Jesse1972 — Planned
Find an inexpensive way to cut utility bills by supplementing energy.
gregreynolds — Planned
Understand what my alternative energy options are for my home and vehicle. Develop an alternative energy plan for my home and vehicle.
tomhyatt345 — Planned
Learning
epunman — Planned
Get battery backups with power inversion in place, add wind and solar to the system. Set up backup circuits for the fridge/freezer/heat/other necessities. Research and possibly build an Einstein fridge, build a multi-cylinder sterling engine based on Youtube user Approtechie's design. Build portable rocket stove mass heaters
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