038 Examples of Renewable Resources and Different Types of Energy - The Prepper Podcast
Summary: <br> <br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wsne-seattle-solar-install.jpg"></a><a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wsne-seattle-solar-install.jpg"></a><a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wsne-seattle-solar-install.jpg"></a><a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/renewable-energy-chart.jpg"></a>Todays Discussion:<br> <br> <br> Learn all about different examples of renewable resources to use in your power needs and the different types of energy sources that are available for you.<br> <br> <br> Different alternative energy sources, viable and non-viable<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> What we have discussed:<br> <br> <br> Lower Power Consumption or Energy Use of your home<br> <br> <br> Consider which alternative power option works for you<br> <br> <br> What you need to know about batteries and battery banks<br> <br> <br> Everything you need to know about inverters<br> <br> <br> Many other items that we need to create a great battery bank<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Show Notes: theprepperpodcast.com/038, or theprepperpodcast.com/alternativeenergy<br> Housekeeping:<br> <br> <br> No news segment today, or for the next month<br> <br> <br> guests: GO TO <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/guests">http://theprepperpodcast.com/guests</a> and fill out the form<br> <br> <br> Feedback at 978-KNOWS IT (566-9748) or visit my website and click the green banner<br> <br> <br> Feedback:<br> <br> <br> Julian: Should I hunker down in my home and and protect my family, How do I prepare? How do I fortify? Do I bury some supplies in the yard?<br> <br> <br> Burying your caches:<br> <br> <br> <a href="http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/11/06/how-to-make-pvc-or-5-gallon-survival-caches-for-your-necessities/">http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/11/06/how-to-make-pvc-or-5-gallon-survival-caches-for-your-necessities/</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> For Home Security:<br> <br> <br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/023">http://theprepperpodcast.com/023</a> or<br> <br> <br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/nonlethalweapons">http://theprepperpodcast.com/nonlethalweapons</a><br> <br> <br> Home Security System<br> <br> <br> Have sign out front<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Real Cameras<br> <br> <br> False Cameras<br> <br> <br> Looks just like the real thing. Can deter some people.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Medium to large dog<br> <br> <br> LED “false” TV<br> <br> <br> Light switch automation<br> <br> <br> Good door locks<br> <br> <br> Buddy Bar Door Jams<br> <br> <br> 3M window film<br> <br> <br> Tack strips at every entrance<br> <br> <br> Defense weaponry<br> <br> <br> Firearms (Shotgun and Sidearm)<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Discussion:<br> Different Types of Alternative Energy<br> <br> <br> Solar<br> <br> <br> Types<br> <br> <br> Voltaic<br> <br> <br> Thermal<br> <br> <br> Light<br> <br> <br> Another that I get to later<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Instantly think solar panels (solar voltaics)<br> <br> <br> Visualize home with tons of panels<br> <br> <br> Keep high consumption, low carbon footprint<br> <br> <br> Pros<br> <br> <br> Resiliency<br> <br> <br> Simple construction<br> <br> <br> Awesome technology for small scale applications<br> <br> <br> Almost Maintenance Free<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Cons<br> <br> <br> Where did the sun go?<br> <br> <br> Expensive<br> <br> <br> Not truly sustainable<br> <br> <br> Lacks Sufficient Production as you reach the two Poles<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Efficiency: 21.5% is best, Typical is 12-18%<br> <br> <br>
