Alternative Energy? I would like to know if I can use a generator or car batteries or any other

Question

I would like to know if I can use a generator or car batteries or any other energy to light my small earthbag home other than solar or wind energy. Solar and wind energy is to expensive are there any other low cost ways to power my home? It has to be off-grid meaning not connected to a utility company.

Answer 1

Well u can try Wind to power up much of anything.

Answer 2

Don't you have to burn fossil fuels to run either one of those? How would that help the environment?

Answer 3

Problem with generators is that you have to fuel them with SOMEthing. IF you can solve that one, great. Batteries are all well and good, but again, how do you plan to charge them?

Thin film solar is getting really cheap. Look into it. And if there's a reasonable amount of wind in your area, you can make your own windmill for under $100. Google the tv program American Invention for details.

Answer 4

hydrogen

but thats still being tested and evaluated