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[1 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]

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 | No Comment | ]

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 …

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[29 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

There is a real estate benefit to build your own solar panel and wind turbine to reduce your home’s energy consumption. If your home is on the market and you are not getting any responses from the pool of buyers, it might be possible that your electricity bills are too high. This is why you should consider about building solar and wind power systems.
First, you personally will save money if you can cut your energy bills. Second, you can show prospective buyers your actual energy bills after building solar …

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[22 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

It might not sound easy at first when we talk about building solar panels at home but it is actually much easier than what you think. All you have to know is just basic knowledge about the electricity and some electronic understanding, although it is not mandatory and you will still be able to sustain without it. Even though you can cut on your power bills by building a DIY solar panel but some of the steps can get confusing and complicated especially for a person completely having no background …

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[20 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

One of many ways you can lower your energy bills and stay environmentally friendly at the same time are using a home wind turbine. Other than helping to cut your energy bills and providing you with pollution free energy, you might be also getting a tax-break for investing in ecological solutions as well.
Before you make up your mind about installing a generator, there is some research you will need to do in order to decide whether it is the best option for your renewable energy needs.
You might probably …

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[18 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]

If the increasing energy bills are driving you crazy, then here is some good news for you. By harnessing the potential of wind power you can now bade hefty power bills farewell, once for all. You can easily build your own wind turbine at home and start producing your own electricity. If you are wondering how to build a wind turbine at home, then the answer may come as a pleasant surprise to you. It is possible to build one, using supplies from a local hardware store with ease.
Let …