SELF SUSTAINING HOME

 Investigating the potential of off-grid self

sustainability
 INTRODUCTION
 Our main objective is to develop a self sustaining
home , which do not rely on any external energy
resources such as grid power supply , LPG etc… This
home involves a hydrogen generator for power supply,
rain water harvesting , waste water treatment , bio-gas
plant , solar panels and layered farming on terrace.
 HYDROGEN POWER SYSYEM
 The hydrogen generator can produce energy, which is
much cheaper than fossil fuels. This is thanks to a perfect
synergy between different physical and chemical processes
that together produce hydrogen in a greenhouse-gas-
emission-free and affordable manner. The technology
behind H2 Energy Renaissance‘s generator is now
patented. It is composed of basic metals, and water
solution.
 What makes this technology better than everything that is
out there now?
 Never before has hydrogen been so cheap to produce at
almost any location where electricity, heat or fuel is
needed. Our technology is a source of affordable, clean and
carbon free fuel.
RAIN WATER HARVESTING
 Rainwater harvesting offers an independent solution to
regional water shortages by collecting precipitation –
including snow – on a catchment surface, like a roof. From
there, water is gravity-fed into a cistern, then channelled
into a pump system (for water pressure) and filtered (for
potability). Solar water heaters can be installed to take care
of most, if not all, of your hot water needs; a backup
natural gas or biodiesel on-demand water heater may also
be used as a supplement. the flushwater from toilets,
referred to as “black water”, is contained and treated in a
solar septic tank. Black water can be funnelled to a drain
field or used for outdoor irrigation for non-edible plants.
BIO GAS PLANT
 We are also planning to include a bio-gas plant which
can produce bio fuel for all the kitchen needs. Biogas is
primarily methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
and may have small amounts of hydrogen
sulfide (H2S), moisture and siloxanes. The
gases methane , hydrogen, and carbon monoxide (CO)
can be combusted or oxidized with oxygen. This
energy release allows biogas to be used as a fuel; it can
be used for any heating purpose, such as cooking. It
can also be used in a gas engine to convert the energy
in the gas into electricity and heat
LAYERED TERRACE FARMING
 Our home also includes a rooftop layered agriculture
which can provide the essential vegetables itself. The
layered arrangement helps to harvest more in less area
with small investment and the layers can be aligned
such that the plantation receive sunlight during the
whole day
WASTE WATER TREATMENT
 SOLAR PANELS
 We need initial energy to perform electrolysis for the
production of hydrogen gas. For that purpose we are
using solar panels and batteries , where the solar
panels are installed on the sunshade of the house.
 CONCLUSION
 Increasingly sustainable homes cannot currently be
built more cheaply. Regulation is key, and a mixed
approach of near carbon-free housing onsite and
allowable solutions offsite may be the most cost-
efficient way to reduce carbon emissions. A single
energy standard would allow large-volume production
for increased sustainability. Local authorities need a
continuing role in ensuring that allowable solutions
are used effectively and that sustainable places are
promoted.