In Oaxaca, Mexico rarely does the wind stop blowing so one entrepreneur has decided to use this to his advantage. Porfiro Sanchez is from Ejutla which is one of the poorest counties in the state of Oaxaca. Many parts of Ejutla have energy problems, so Porfiro Sanchez has developed ways to substitute network electricity using renewable energy sources such as the sun and wind.
Antique hunting in central and southern Mexico can be highly rewarding within the context of a visit to the region. Selection and quality are impressive in San Miguel de Allende, Lagunilla in Mexico City, Los Sapos in Puebla, and by picking in the countryside in the central valleys of Oaxaca....
Offshore wind has been given the go-ahead for construction in Cape Cod. The nation\'s first lease for commercial offshore wind energy development was signed at the American Wind Energy Association\'s (AWEA) North American Offshore Wind Conference in Atlantic City....
Wind turbines are one of the earliest devices that are used for power generation. Windmills originated from the country Persia (present-day Iran) as early as 200 B.C....
Hierve el Agua is one of the least visited yet impressive tourist sights in the central valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico. It should be a priority for visitors with an interest in nature, photography, hiking, ecotourism and impressive mountain drives. However despite recent government investment in the site, access is somewhat restricted … at least as of early 2011....
Slow Food appears to be struggling in Mexico. By examining the Slow Food movement as it relates to the alcoholic beverage mezcal (mescal) in Oaxaca, Mexico, and the production methods of a select number of producers, a greater understanding of the problem becomes clearer....
Wind power is an incredibly clean renewable power source. To capture the energy in wind, wind farms are used. So, how about wind farm efficiency?...
Is it really possible to build your own working DIY wind generator? If so, is it really practical? Is a homemade wind turbine comparable to commercially sold and installed systems? What about parts - are they easy to find? These are the questions I hear most from my readers....
A new housing project is under way in Oaxaca, Mexico, combining the best attributes of collaborative housing, universal design and sustainable living. With Americans now aging without the nest egg they thought they had, and beginning to rethink the previously-held adage of "work until you drop," considering a highly affordable change in lifestyle might be just what the doctor (and psychotherapist) ordered....
While the State of Kansas offers diverse landscapes, it is often noted for its flat landscapes and open prairie lands in several areas of the state. This topography presents ideal conditions for wind farms and the ability to harness wind power for energy use....
How do you create wind energy? There are several DIY wind turbine blueprints available today to show you just how!...