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Solar And Wind Power: A Reliable Backup

Sunday, 27 May 2012

By Stan Emes


In most times and places, people can rely on a plug in to inexpensively satisfy their energy needs. When this is not possible, there are alternatives that do not even depend on a gas generator. Some important times of use are line outages and routine camping in a site where plug-in simply is not optional. It is an essential service to hikers, who might not see electricity for days. Solar and wind power are an option when nothing else is practical.

There are in fact plenty of reasons to purchase portable generators. Anyone who hits the trail or who is on the move will still want the benefit of certain modern amenities. While the entire point of going camping is to escape modern living, a few gadgets like cell phones are essential for emergencies, and for staying in contact with separated party members. Flashlights and even radios depend on depleting batteries.

A small trip can be sustained by a few extra batteries. Cell phones seldom have the luxury of coming with replaceable batteries, and they tend to be expensive. Most small panels have attachable gadgets that allow a regular cell phone charger to be used. Otherwise, it is adapted to receive lighter plug-ins.

Of the two devices, the panels are the most expensive to manufacture. They are lightweight, and save plenty of space when built in a folding design. The only realistic competitors are dynamos, but they are an absolute pain to operate, not to mention heavier. Let great technology do work for you, and focus on setting up camp.

Small folding panels can be taken on the trail, but there larger cousins come in packages fit for RVs and even as a supplement to homes. A gas generator takes gas, which unfortunately does not last long. Creating electricity by another means can allow a group to stay in remote places longer.

Some locations are perfect for turbine generators. Regardless of the chosen method, solar and wind power are excellent alternatives to burning fossil fuels. They reduce longterm costs and allow for extended trips.




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