Alternative Energy for Nebraska

In May, my wife and I drove north to York, Nebraska for a granddaughter’s graduation. The wind in York was nearly constant at about 35 miles per hour, gusting to 40, or more. The motel entryway door was tied down, so the wind wouldn’t tear it off its hinges and carry it away over the [...]

Stirling Solar-Thermal Generators

A 37-foot diameter dish of mirrors that focus the sun’s light onto a Stirling engine.

Wind Power

Inexhaustible energy sources are hard to find. With some basic maintenance, wind turbines can run indefinitely.