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038 Examples of Renewable Resources and Different Types of Energy - The Prepper Podcast


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Todays Discussion:


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.


Different alternative energy sources, viable and non-viable




What we have discussed:


Lower Power Consumption or Energy Use of your home


Consider which alternative power option works for you


What you need to know about batteries and battery banks


Everything you need to know about inverters


Many other items that we need to create a great battery bank




Show Notes: theprepperpodcast.com/038, or theprepperpodcast.com/alternativeenergy
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Feedback:


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?


Burying your caches:


http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/11/06/how-to-make-pvc-or-5-gallon-survival-caches-for-your-necessities/




For Home Security:


http://theprepperpodcast.com/023 or


http://theprepperpodcast.com/nonlethalweapons


Home Security System


Have sign out front




Real Cameras


False Cameras


Looks just like the real thing.  Can deter some people.




Medium to large dog


LED “false” TV


Light switch automation


Good door locks


Buddy Bar Door Jams


3M window film


Tack strips at every entrance


Defense weaponry


Firearms (Shotgun and Sidearm)








Discussion:
Different Types of Alternative Energy


Solar


Types


Voltaic


Thermal


Light


Another that I get to later




Instantly think solar panels (solar voltaics)


Visualize home with tons of panels


Keep high consumption, low carbon footprint


Pros


Resiliency


Simple construction


Awesome technology for small scale applications


Almost Maintenance Free




Cons


Where did the sun go?


Expensive


Not truly sustainable


Lacks Sufficient Production as you reach the two Poles




Efficiency: 21.5% is best, Typical is 12-18%


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achieving adventureBy Ken (Survival Guy) Jensen