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Technology is like life. It constantly adapts in over to maintain a necessary balance. When it comes to providing residential energy there has been little full-scale adaptation in new and interesting ways until the last few decades. However, recent advances in solar power, wind turbines, geo-thermal energy, and fuel cell technology have caused a massive shift in the way energy can be produced at home. Solar and wind power are among the most popular forms of energy production for personal home use at present.

With the advances in solar power the energy production capacity provided is much higher than ever before. The ancient panel technology has evolved into sheets and solar shingles that make a roof look both eye-catching and money saving. The bulkier panel style still exists, however these items have been improved dramatically in regards to energy production as well. They are often used by home owners or companies who need much more energy than the typical family or business requires.

Wind turbines are among the most useful alternative energy providers currently on the market. The day of the enormous and incredibly noisy wind turbine is over. A modern industrial wind turbine has the ability to generate up to 3 megawatts of power per hour if the wind blows at a rate of at least 25 mph. Smaller versions produce less electricity, but also cost a great deal less money.

In some locations individuals can directly connect their futuristic alternative energy sources to their power grid directly. The local electric company may even pay the owner of the system for any excess electricity they provide. This will vary from locality to locality. However, there is something to be said for utilizing electricity in such a way that the power company actually pays the home owner to maintain business relations with them.