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[13 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | ]

Wind power isn’t a myth or pipe dream; it is the future of energy in many areas. You have probably seen images of vast fields of evenly spaced turbines whirling away and creating 100% renewable energy for local power girds in areas like the southwest and Midwest. You might have even driven by a couple if you live in one of these areas. Who hasn’t asked themselves, why can’t I get one of those for my home? Well you actually can, and in many areas that get descent regular winds …

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[10 Sep 2011 | Comments Off | ]

The very first usage of windmills in this country was to push water to grazing herds of sheep and cattle.
At this time, wind turbine productivity is at an all time high, and individuals are starting to understand they might be a valuable source of electrical power.
Producing these days is taking on a larger scale, as non renewable energy costs are rising – both for power and environmental influence.
Let’s take a look at the three most reassuring issues associated with wind use:
1. Its totally free!
2. Its …

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[30 Jul 2011 | Comments Off | ]

Smallish wind generators do not have to be only for hobbyists. With the right wind powered generator design, there is a genuine chance for the typical home owner to generate enough power to fulfill their own needs. And you never know, possibly even a little bit more to trade back to the utility company!
Although it seems to be a daunting task, finding out how to build one of these suckers is actually simple. There are many options: purchase a system that just requires assembling, pay somebody else to do …

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[15 Sep 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Home wind tubine is a smart and alternative form of energy. It comes with a whole host of benefits including being the least expensive form of new energy source.
As technology improves, the costs to build wind turbine will continue to decrease. This is extremely important to take note of as the bulk of the money you will be spending is in manufacturing.
The long and short of it is after you’ve gotten your wind turbine up and in place, it requires a minimum amount of money to maintain. And …

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[1 Sep 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Home wind turbines have different efficiencies at different wind velocities. Wind turbines are “most” efficient in a wind speed that is about 30 miles per hour. A home wind turbine functioning in a 10 miles per hour wind will have a much lower efficiency.
A good rule of thumb is to measure the average wind velocity where you live (or look it up) and compare this wind velocity to the energy conversion efficiency that the manufacturer specifies. So, if your average wind velocity is 20mph, you can look up how …

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[1 Sep 2010 | Comments Off | ]

There are a lot of talks about renewable energy and tapping into “free energy,” however, renewable energy is not free anymore than gasoline is free. Sure, it is theirs for the taking, but you have to invest effort in “taking it.” So, how do you figure out if purchasing a home wind turbine is really going to save you money.
Take A Look At A Wind Map
A good first step is to look at a “wind map” of the United States. Check the area where you live. Does it …

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[7 Aug 2010 | Comments Off | ]

There are a lot of talks about renewable energy and tapping into “free energy,” however, renewable energy is not free anymore than gasoline is free. Sure, it is theirs for the taking, but you have to invest effort in “taking it.” So, how do you figure out if purchasing a home wind turbine is really going to save you money.
Take A Look At A Wind Map
A good first step is to look at a “wind map” of the United States. Check the area where you live. Does it …

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[5 Aug 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Home wind turbines have different efficiencies at different wind velocities. Wind turbines are “most” efficient in a wind speed that is about 30 miles per hour. A home wind turbine functioning in a 10 miles per hour wind will have a much lower efficiency.
A good rule of thumb is to measure the average wind velocity where you live (or look it up) and compare this wind velocity to the energy conversion efficiency that the manufacturer specifies. So, if your average wind velocity is 20mph, you can look up how …

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[7 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Why you should build your own wind turbine? The reason is simple. It is because you get to save over 80% of your electrical expenses every month. With such the present economic crisis happening in the world today, it can be a breath of fresh air to see the cost of such items actually decrease for a change. You will have to make a small investment when you build your own wind turbine. Yet you will find it pays for itself in a matter of months.
If you create more …

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[7 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Currently With the high cost of maintaining a living, fuel costs are going up together with other rising expenses that are also rising, we are all looking for other ways to reduce our expenditures, particularly concerning power bills. One good example would be through the use of home wind turbines. This may sound difficult at first but after taking the first few steps, you will notice how easily it could be done.
The first step would be to find out how to acquire such a machine. You can get contractors …