What alternative energy is the best in your opinion?

This is a very complicated question, because when choosing alternate energy sources, the construction and materials used should also be taken into account. Solar panels though more space efficient and are very effective as there is little loss of energy due to transmission when the panels are on or very near the homes or businesses. The loss of energy is a big problem with electric transmission be it from classic electric stations(coal, nuclear, hydroelectric) or more contemporary stations(wind towers, solar parks, ocean stations), so in this way it is more efficient thus requiring less production for the same amount of energy. The solar cell are made from various materials and the toxicity of certain solar cells is heavily debated, wind towers do not have this problem but have another as wind is rarely constant and thus may cause problems with distribution as wind may go from standstill to gale in short periods of time. The study of wave generated energy though promising only applies to coastal regions and the same applies to Volcanic, geiser and organic(waste) stations are barely studied, as many classical power stations work with the principle that steam created by boiling water in one form or other or water pressure to turn a turbine and thus obtain energy if a renewable material that could obtain the same yield as eg coal or hydroelectric power that is what is needed. Right now solar is the more popular, wind it definitely the one gaining the most ground only in a few years will the results show what is the best option, and hopefully the huge amount of 'lost' energy eg factories with furnaces that could be adapted to generate part if not all their electric needs is an option, since the heat generated is sent into the environment and could help reduce the global energy. Any energy source should be used to it's full capacity.

I don't know that much about either but if it takes up less land to have solar panels then I would definitely be all for that. We need all the help we can get to save our environment and using solar panels would definitely help. Am I right in saying that solar panels soak up the sun all day so that at night you can turn a switch and the house be lit? Please explain it to me if you can .

I agree with you living in a tropical country I can see many practical usage of that having abundant in sunshine in my place. I think we need to develop that soon as the oil reserves are fast being depleted by us. I think we need to develop a much powerful solar generator in case the time comes that oil has been totally consumed already.

I think anyway to cut down on emmissions is great. Solar, Wind, or Water whatever way is better to me. I found some info on how to make your own solar panels from home and I thought it would be okay if I share it here. There is a cost but hey I think I might do it, anyway I can save on my ulitilies! http://tiny.cc/iKCyA Take care and happy mylotting to you.

I agree with you about solar power, we have been looking into it for our home, it is a little expensive to start with but the savings for the years ahead will make it worth it.(especially the way our electric bill keeps going up) We have also been looking into wind power.

Solar is definitely not the way to go. It's far too expensive for the tiny little bit of power you get from it. Check Tom Bearden's website below. It will take 25+ years to get your money back on a full solar installation. If all the world's deserts were covered in solar panels, it would supply nowhere near enough power to even meet the current demand of even one nation. No current or proposed system of power generation can deliver anywhere near as much as base-load-power coal for the money. Not nuclear, not hydroelectric, nothing. John Bedini has been sharing the patent-protected answer for the past four years. Build your own system & stop relying on others who profiteer massively from our dependence on a centralized system of power generation. Take responsibility for your own energy consumption & supply. Follow the links through to John Bedini's real website & join up with the Yahoo Group who have built it & tested it & are building it & testing it & publish your results along with theirs while online support is available. They won't teach you this stuff in any school, though they really should! www.cheniere.org

I believe that solar panel is probably the way to go, even with the expense and stuff. You're always going to have the sun, and even on cloudy days, you'll be able to use that power if you have stored energy in batteries. Wind power - you can necessarily depend on since you won't know from one day to the next if it's going to be windy. Hydropower - You're not necessarily going to always be near a water souce for this method to work.