Alternative Energy Solutions to go Green and Save Green Do you want to cut energy bills, stop relying on foreign energy and help reverse climate change? Then this book is the perfect first step. Filled with straightforward, clearly illustrated projects, Renewable Energy for Your Home details the practical options available today. It provides the information you need to choose the solutions that best fit your house, lifestyle and budget, including; SOLAR POWER From photovoltaic cells to passive-collection systems, the new solar technologies are more cost-effective than ever before. WIND ENERGY Available in a range of sizes, there's a wind tower for any home, including virtually silent 400-watt mini turbines ideal for a suburban setting. BIOFUEL Install a backyard micro-power plant that transforms society's waste, including french-fry oil or animal manure, into low-cost fuel. Plus, there is also helpful information on less-common options, including; HYPROPOWER GEOTHERMAL WOOD FUEL.