Energy bills can run pretty high even if you're using better light bulbs and using fans instead of the air conditioner. To really make an impact, you can build and install a magnetically powered generator. A magnetic generator saves you electricity, is better for the planet, and can be built at home. Here are some of the benefits of the magnetic generator.

1. Saves money. You can cut your electricity bill in half or eliminate it altogether. The generator uses magnet power to create energy. It uses perpetual motion and opposing polarity to continue generating power with little down time and practically no maintenance.

2. Works in any and every home. No matter what type of home you have, you can build and install a magnetic generator that will save you money. Whether you have an old house, new house, two-story house, or a ranch style house, the magnetic generator will work.

3. The materials are easy to find and cheap. The materials to make a magnetic generator can be found at any hardware store or general store. The materials are also cheap, saving you even more money.

4. Works in hot and cold weather conditions. No matter what temperature it is or how stormy it is outside, the magnetic generator will work. Even if there is a power outage in the neighborhood because of a storm, your generator will still work.

5. There are not gases or byproducts. This type of generator doesn't need fuel, so there are no gas emissions or byproducts, which make this one of the safest generators to have around the home especially if you have little ones or pets.

6. It's eco-friendly. Because it uses few materials, no fuel, and perpetual motion, it doesn't harm the environment. You'll save electricity, money, and won't increase your carbon footprint.

Now that you know all the benefits of using a magnetically powered generator, here's how to build one.

1. Set a wheel on a tilting axis. This will be the inner wheel of the generator. The wheel should be able to spin and should be made out of non-conductive materials.

2. Attach ceramic bar magnets equally and equally spaced around the rim of the inner wheel. Each ceramic bar magnet should be facing out for the same polarity.

3. Place a fixed outer ring around the inner wheel/ring. This outer ring should also be made out of non-conductive materials as well.

4. Line the outer ring with magnets facing in like you did for the inner wheel. The outer wheel should not be able to spin.

5. Now, you want to spin the inner ring. As it spins, the magnets of the outer ring should create a perpetual force creating perpetual motion because of opposing and attracting polarities.

6. Allow it to increase speed and thus, energy is generated.

Remember that the rings should be made out of non-conductive materials and that only the inner ring should be able to spin. Each magnet should be placed equally around the inner ring for it to work. You can find these non-conductive rings and magnets at any hardware store. Using a magnetic generator will save you money, is safe, is better for the environment, and is going to be a long-lasting energy-provider for your home.

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The exploration of space has been done using solar panels for decades. Solar panels can be used to provide electricity for homes by simplifying this complicated technology.

You can learn to put together a solar panel after acquiring a few things form eBay or a recycling center, and several resources and tools which can be found in your garage. If you have a few dollars, a little free time, and the desire you can easy take on an alternative energy source without having a Masters in workshop or an engineering degree.

You will need to gather together these materials before starting this project: cells that can be connected together, wooden boxing, wiring, plastic paneling, glue, black paint, solder, and a water proof sealant (silicone).

It is important to purchase cells that can be joined one to another. Avoid the cheap ones; instead opt for the ones that already have tabs. The amount of power you expect the panels to generate will determine how many cells you will need to use. You will want to take into consideration that most do it yourself systems will only yield eighty percent of its claimed output.

1. The cells need to be glued into 36 (6x6) series. Then you must join the tabs so that electricity will flow in one direction. Set this onto a backing board and place it in a well insulated box. Use the black paint as finish, a plastic panel to cover the face, and then screw it down and use the silicone to seal it.

2. Connect the solar panel to the storage battery or a series of them, to allow for energy release while the sun is covered over by clouds or it's night. You may opt to have an electrician help you with this part. The entire process will only last one weekend at the most.

3. An area that is not overshadowed by other buildings or trees and faces southward to get the most out of the rays of the sun is needed for mounting the system.

4. Avoid energy loss by insulating the back of the mounted box and all wiring.

Remember that building this type of panel is not about acquiring cheap power; it is about the fact that future generations may very well depend upon the initiatives we set forth today. This can be a fun project or a viable energy alternative for those with a consciousness toward the environment.

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