Electric power is the foundation upon which a countrys economy is built. Everything from homes, offices, industries to financial institutions need power to run. However, while the industrial setup is still coming to terms with the sudden economic collapse, the worst hit, are the homes. Suddenly, utility bills have touched the sky, and it is getting harder every day for an average household to balance the expenditure for power with the total energy requirements of the appliances running the house. Enter homemade electricity where a majority of the electricity needs are met from a source installed in the backyard!

With the increase in population, the demand for more affordable and energy efficient systems have seen a remarkable presence in today s market. Scientists are constantly designing gadgets that consume less energy but deliver more in terms of output. Companies are always on the lookout for new ideas that can deliver better at lesser price. Somewhere, economic trends such as rising power costs and recession have also affected the general mindset to move further towards embracing energy efficient ideas and systems.