Empowering Tomorrow’s Sustainability: Unlocking the Secrets of fREe Energy Systems

Welcome to Eco-Bini’s complimentary online course on harnessing free energy to enhance your home’s sustainability.

Hello! I’m excited to guide you through a concise exploration of energy generation systems, with an emphasis on fREe energy (a pun on Free Energy scams).

My fascination with energy installations began in 1988 at the University of Stellenbosch, where I pursued mechanical engineering. I was fortunate to receive an Eskom Bursary (Utility Power), which prompted a question: why? I’m a mechanical engineer, not an electrical engineer.

However, I soon discovered that power stations are predominantly mechanical, comprising 90% mechanics, 8% electronics, and a mere 2% electrical components.

As a citizen of South Africa, I kindly request your understanding amidst the ongoing energy crisis that has deeply impacted our nation (aka ‘Loadshedding’). This crisis, outlined in the following pages, extends beyond our borders, serving as a global cautionary tale.

I remain optimistic that wise and pragmatic minds will emerge to address this critical issue, overcoming the current challenges that have hindered progress.

Jason Blunden
[B.Sc Mech Eng(Hons)]

Links of fREe Energy Blogs

The vast knowledge acquired through travel and work can be overwhelming. To make it more manageable, especially considering the breadth of the free energy sector beyond just photovoltaics, this course is structured into a series of blog-style posts:

1. Intro – War of the Currents
2. The South African Energy Crises, getting SMART
3. Types of fREe Energy
4. Hydro-electric Energy – efficient Power generation
5. Biomass, converting waste to energy
6. Solar Energy; Thermal and Radiant PV
7. Wind Energy, the HYBRID Factor
8. Tidal Energy and Battery Storage
9. Geothermal and Energy Efficiency

10. The WORLD, Taking the ‘N’ out of ‘NIMBY’

This course, which is arranged in numerical order, serves as an introduction to various forms of fREe or Renewable Energy. Our society’s reliance on conventional hydrocarbon energy is unsustainable, as evidenced by the increasing grid connections in South Africa. Current consumption patterns have disrupted power demand, resulting in widespread rolling blackouts, known as “load shedding.”

Links to the next and previous pages in the series are located at the bottom of each page, allowing for easy navigation in numerical order. Alternatively, you can return to this page, which will be linked on the front page under ‘Course‘.

If you have found value in the insights and guidance provided in this course, I kindly request your consideration in making a donation to support the IMBY cause. Your contribution will directly support our Sustainability Test Station (STS), where we relentlessly pursue innovative solutions to pressing challenges in Sustainable Development.

•  Free Soda Bottle hydroponic plans
• 5 Essentials for Vermiculture
• 3 ways to make your own Mushroom spawn.

Please do not hesitate to contact us via email if you have any inquiries, questions, need advice, or would like to provide advice.

Multiple studies indicate the following information regarding our retention rates:

10 percent of what we READ
20 percent of what we HEAR
30 percent of what we SEE
50 percent of what we SEE and HEAR
70 percent of what we SAY and WRITE
90 percent of what we DO

Since 2017, I’ve dedicated myself to sustainable urban farming initiatives, including mushroom cultivation, conventional and organic hydroponics, and vermiculture. I urge everyone to embrace the concept of “In My Backyard” (IMBY). By adopting IMBY practices, we can collectively contribute to a more sustainable and resilient world while fostering a deeper appreciation for our local environments.

In Starsky & Hutch, Ben Stiller passionately exclaimed, “Just DO it!“

Main points of course:

1. Description of various Renewable Energies
2. Ideas, methods and possible applications in our back yard
3. Costs involved
4. General explanation of how technologies work
5. Advice on maintaining your energy
6. Aim is not to solve problem or to give solutions, but more a general description of RE

Embrace these pages with open arms and share your thoughts. Their contents will evolve dynamically through our collective interactions. While writing has been an enlightening journey for me, casting a fresh light on Urban Farming endeavors, I hope that amidst these uncertain times, we can find solace and work together to ensure a brighter future for generations to come.

Despite the ideocratic governance in South Africa, valuable free resources are available to assist. Some of these resources were mentioned in the course. Additionally, here are links to .Orgs and government institutions abroad:

And then a site that I have used over the years and find really good for research and whitepapers, etc, is ResearchGate.Net.

So lets start at the beginning, 150 years ago in “The War of the Currents“