How to power your house, with xkcds Randall Munroe @Grist

How to power your house, with xkcds Randall Munroe @Grist

Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

xkcd on the best (and worst) ways to power your house with renewable energy. Our video features just a few of the many “useless but entertaining” ideas from his latest book, How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems.

Check it out here: xkcd.com/how-to

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