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[Doc]

I am pondering the solar option, or, alternative energy sources. Sort of living off of the grid. I, well, I don't know as much about this as I would like to know. And I am hoping that somebody here has had experience in this area. I live on a farm and my energy consumption is VERY low. I own my own backup gennies and already have a sizeable bank of batteries. I take no shame in confessing, Doc loves his creature comforts, and, damnit, I like my martinis COLD. And I become quite cranky when I don't get a perfect martini. I have infact, been accused of being infantile. But that person I think was over reacting. Er, anyhoo, on subject. I know I could go Googling, but I want some info from a horses mouth.

And not just solar panels. I have a slight hill on the property. A rise. And there is almost always a slight breeze that rustles the grass there. Would an air screw be a good investment? Or a few of them? Yes, I do plan to talk to actual people about this, but, before I do, I want some background my self so I don't sound like an idiot. So what works?

I have seen some solar panels that sit on the ground and rotate to follow the sun. Mechanized. Are these any good? Does it really make much of a difference? Or is it just an expensive gimmick? Panels on the roof? What sort of panels? Any brands I should look for or beware of?

Thanks in advance.