Minou Marwa Mahi

· 14 Nov 2021

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How To Make Electricity at Home for Free ?

Today, more and more methods exist to change energy consumption, especially electricity. ⚡ But, is it possible to produce electricity for free? Yes, there are ways to generate electricity, and without paying extra costs.
Perfect for reducing your electricity bill and fighting global warming, renewable energies allow you to generate your own electric current.
Doing your own electricity means enjoying many advantages. Not only are you consuming fewer kilowatt hours from your energy supplier, you are spending less money. An economical and ecological solution. In this way, you free yourself from the traditional distribution network and generate green electricity.

How to Create Electricity?
There are many ways to get free electricity in your home. Obviously, you must first purchase the facilities to do so. But it is possible and still very rare. At least the development is likely to occur within a few years, especially among individuals. Everyone is looking to save money and pay more and more attention to the ecological aspect. In the more or less long term, there may be free and infinite electricity for everyone.

Using solar panels :
This is one of the ways to generate electricity independently. However, we must distinguish in solar panels, thermal and photovoltaic.

Thermal panels :
The principle is quite simple. Thermal panels operate using thermal sensors. These transform solar energy into heat. In particular, this process heats the water. How will this water be used? Three possible ways:
quite simply like domestic hot water.
or in a central heating device operating with hot water.
or in a combination combining domestic hot water but also central heating.

Thermal panels have a few advantages. They have very little impact on the environment. There is very little chance that the device will fail because it has no mechanical parts. Thermal panels also have a very long lifespan, the performance remains almost the same over time. And the main advantage, of course, is that you can generate energy for free.

Photovoltaic panels :
Well, panels of this type can be an answer to this idea. In this case, it is a transformation of light into electricity. All of this is possible through the use of semiconductor materials like silicon. The panels allow you to produce very clean electricity that does not pollute. The advantages are the same as for thermal panels. But in addition, it is possible to use photovoltaic energy when there is little sunlight.

Use wind turbines :
Possible solution for individuals, too. Before you want to install the wind turbine, you have to do a wind “analysis” first. This makes it possible to determine what could be the possible energy production. Therefore, what should be the power to choose for your wind turbine. Because what matters for a wind turbine is to have strong winds hitting it on a regular basis. You should know that ADEME advises against installing a wind turbine if the annual average wind is below 20 km / h. So you need a place that is well exposed to the wind. Keep in mind that in some cases a building permit may be required. You will also need to ask the neighborhood.

Finally with water :
It is quite possible to generate electricity from water. This is particularly what happens with hydroelectric dams. To do this, you need a lot of water. This water is retained with the help of a dam. The latter therefore makes it possible to create a lake retaining water. When there is a need for electricity, all you have to do is open the valves, and electricity production begins. While this system works well, it turns out that it is not for individuals at the moment, given the scale and space that is required.

Why produce Electricity ?
Equipping yourself with solar panels to produce your own electricity has different interests:
Sometimes this is the only way to get electricity. This is true for an isolated building and for nomadic homes (caravan, houseboat, mobile home, etc.) which are not connected to the public electricity network.
This saves up to 50% on your electricity bill. You consume the energy you produce for free and gain autonomy from electricity suppliers.
You really know where the current you are using is coming from. When you are sold a subscription for "green electricity", you never really know where and how it is produced. If you produce it yourself, the question no longer arises and you are 100% sure that you are doing something for the planet.
Whether for ethical, environmental or economic reasons, producing electricity is advantageous.
The main downside is the cost of the initial investment. It is by calculating your needs that you can choose an adequate and well-sized installation. The more adapted it is, the faster it will pay for itself.

‍Electricity consumption: How to calculate it?‍
Before producing your own energy you have to be in tune with your electricity consumption. For that you just have to look at your invoices. Your annual kilowatt hour consumption should be shown on it. If you've just moved in, you can stick to your old bills. Otherwise you can calculate your energy expenditure yourself. Just read the consumption of all your electrical devices and multiply the watts per hour of use. Once you have this info it's easier to size an installation that will produce your electricity. Besides, I suggest that you look immediately at the different means you have to become independent in electricity.

Producing your electricity with solar panels: The most advantageous solution
Photovoltaic energy wins hands down. I'll explain why:
The domestic wind turbine: a very high cost
The average price to install a wind turbine at home is around € 13,000. But with accessories and other installation costs, its cost can easily reach 40,000 €. It is a very difficult investment to pay off.
A wind turbine makes noise. If it doesn't bother you personally, it may bother your neighbors who have the right to oppose your project.
You don't always know it, but a wind turbine causes strong vibrations at ground level. These can cause cracks to appear in your home, making it more fragile.
In addition, some municipalities prohibit the installation of domestic wind turbines. Find out from your Town Hall if you are interested in this type of investment.

The hydro-turbine: a lot of steps for little results
The cost of purchasing a hydro-turbine is not excessive. It varies between 3,000 and 4,000 €.
But what makes it swell is the price of the various accessories which can add up to € 2,000 extra. On average, its installation costs around € 5,000.
This is a significant cost knowing that its power will only be approximately 1,500 watts.
This is not the main drawback of this technology, however.
Besides the fact that it is often rare to have a water course on your property with sufficient flow. The number of administrative procedures and their length may discourage you.
You must obtain the right to use the watercourse, a building permit and an authorization to carry out the work. To obtain all these documents and carry out the work, it takes about 2 years.

Photovoltaic panels: The solution that combines technological and economic efficiency
It is without a doubt the most cost effective and technologically advanced option.
The installations are becoming easier and faster to assemble while being more aesthetic and discreet.
But the most interesting is their production. Photovoltaic panels have a surface efficiency 10 times greater than that of a domestic wind turbine. You generate more electricity, save more money and get a return on your investment faster.
Without forgetting that this technology is accessible to the majority of households. All you need is space on your roof or in your garden. Some solar kits even allow you to generate current when you are in an apartment to power small electrical appliances.

Produce your photovoltaic electricity: At what price?
To make it clearer, I have produced a summary table for you of the installation prices according to the power chosen.
kWp Must not exceed The Nouvel'R Energy Awards
* 3 Kwc 9 000 €     5 359 €
* 6 Kwc 12 000 € 10 314 €
* 9 Kwc 19 000 € 12 063 €
‍State aid is deducted from the displayed prices. This table shows you the price not to be exceeded for an installation, depending on its power and the prices at Nouvel'R Énergie for entry-level equipment without options, labor and administrative procedures included.
This table shows you the prices not to be exceeded for a photovoltaic installation. The prices charged at Nouvel’R Énergie are also indicated.
These prices include material and installation included. I'll tell you about it right after. Be aware that if you want to add batteries to your system, the amount of investment skyrockets. The price of a solar battery is very high today, but prices are expected to drop in the next few years. You have the option of adding batteries after the fact. I advise you to wait and buy some when the prices drop.

‍The advantages of producing your own electricity
‍By producing your electricity and consuming it you save a lot of money. If you use more solar power than public power, your bill is much lighter.

For this to have a significant impact, you need to use as much electricity as possible by:
Using all your power-hungry devices during the day
By recharging electric car batteries
By reversing your off-peak / peak-hour habits
Besides the financial aspect, you also become more independent. If your installation is equipped with a backup system, you can use the electricity from your panels even during a power cut.

make your own electricity: What to remember ‍‍
It is possible to produce electricity using natural resources, whether with a wind turbine, a hydro-turbine or photovoltaic panels.

If we look at the profitability of these three projects, the most profitable is the installation of solar modules. They produce more electricity and cost less.

Even if full electric autonomy is difficult to achieve, you can become partially self-sufficient through self-consumption.

With solar energy, you generate your own green electricity for your home. You save money and reduce your impact on the environment by phasing out nuclear power.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via the live chat. It is available at the bottom right of our site. I will be happy to talk to you and help you.

You can also ask to be contacted by a photovoltaic expert to discuss your project. He will help you find the best solutions and support you in your efforts.
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