Most experts believe that alternative sources of energy like wind and solar power are going to be the next great global industry. Leading futurist Ray Kurzweil (called the “rightful heir to Thomas Edison”) has predicted that wind and solar power will begin to overtake fossile fuels in as little as five years. Sooner than we think, all our energy will come from clean sources, such as the sun and the wind.

But you don’t have to wait. Now you can create your own electricity right in your backyard. There are manuals available online that show you exactly how to build your own wind and solar power generators. It’s not that hard and it’s not that expensive. All the things you need to do this can be bought at your local hardware store.

Imagine being totally energy independent! The power of the wind and sun are limitless, and now you can harness them and pay nothing for the energy they provide. It’s simpler than most people realize. You just have to do it.

Let’s take a look at the three most popular renewable energy manuals available today. Each one can be downloaded immediately.

Earth4Energy The most popular by far. It sells for $49.97. Energy4Earth shows you how to make your own solar panels and wind generator. It includes a detailed instruction manual and a two-part video series. These were created with the complete novice in mind. The website can be found here.

HomeMadeEnergy Sells for $47. It comes with just a manual—no videos. It shows you how to build a solar power panel for under $200 and a homebuilt wind generator for under $100. Check it out here.

Home Made Power Plant  Also sells for $47. Just a manual—no videos. This comes with some bonus books, though. The website also has some videos about the process of creating your own energy that are worth watching. Just click here.

Not only will you save thousands of dollars each year by creating your own electricity, but you’ll also help the environment and increase the value of your home. Plus, you’ll gain crucial knowledge about a very important technology that will soon shape the world we live in.