Energy Independent

How would you like to make 100% of your energy (car and home)? This man did and he is starting a business. I know the first round of things cost him $500,000 to complete his ideas and he had significant help from industry, but I also know that the first of many things costs a significant amount of money to make before we figure out how to do them economically (I know the first calculator developed by Hewlett-Packard was almost $5000).

The ideas here are the most significant things -

What do we do when there is no sun?

"The remaining 80 kilowatt-hours recharge the batteries—which provide electricity for the house at night—and power the electrolyzer, which splits the molecules of purified tap water into hydrogen and oxygen. The oxygen is vented and the hydrogen goes into the tanks where it is stored for use in the cold, dark winter months."

What about my TV and microwave and washer/dryer?

"On a typical summer day, the solar panels drink in and convert sunlight to about 90 kilowatt-hours of electricity, according to Strizki. He consumes about 10 kilowatt-hours daily to run the family's appliances, including a 50-inch plasma television, along with his three computers and stereo equipment, among other modern conveniences."

Where do I get the fuel to make all this happen?

"I can make fuel out of sunlight and water—and I don't even use the water," he notes. "If it's raining, it's fuel. If it's sunny, it's fuel. It's all fuel."

Don't fear! For those of you who happen to be rich - lets get on this and set an example so we poor folk can get into this energy creation business.