Jack Thomas

Great comments, All. Thank you! Yeah, I'm a former off-the-gridder and looking for a project. Solar panels are not allowed unless you're super discreet or your Uncle Vito "knows a guy!" Just looking to power some LEDS so I don't break my neck on one of our four flights of stairs!

Hey Permies! I live in a historical area of Italy and can't put up a windmill due to local visual codes. But everyone has those spinning chimney cowls. Wondering: can I attach a spinning cowl to a horizontal bicycle wheel and use a bike-lite generator to charge a battery? Do they generate enough power? Ever hear of anyone trying this? Thanks!!