How to make electricity at home?

Question

Hi,

I want to know how to make electricity at home. I have a science assignment to do and we need to make something that will make electricity. Anybody know how to make a windmill or a solar system? What would be the cheapest of these 2?

Answer 1

a windmill would be possible.. it would be as simple as a generator.

but, a solar system? ..that's a lot of work buddy.

Answer 2

a windmill would be cheaper, but they do sell cheap solar cells that put out a few watts.

build a hand-crank generator to power a 100-watt bulb and see how much energy it takes to keep it running. Now imagine 200 light bulbs that you have to keep lit, that's how much electricity is being used per person in the USA.

Answer 3

Hi Jackie,

If you want to make electricity at home the more exciting of the 2 is making the windmill and the parts are easier to get.  You will need a few things to make this including the blades, generator.  and you can also add a battery.

If you want a helping hand look at : http://www.earth4energy.com

You will get the full instructions with diagrams there.