Wind Power Generators - Inexpensive Power Alternative
You can construct your own wind power generator into your home quite easily. A good idea is to have the tower about 200-300ft from any obstacle or at least 20ft higher. Around North America the average wind speed is about 9m/s which will provide a lot of power.
Wind power is a cheap, clean alternative energy source, especially cheap if you do it yourself. They can generate much more power compared to an average solar panel so the cost per Watt is much less.
To turn the rotational energy of the turbine into electricity, the actual power generator is the DC motor. You will have to pick one up or order one - they can cost $50 on up depending on size.
You will also need to buy a tower, or improvise one. Recycling towers is a good idea - people that have old TV towers they don't use any more may actually pay you to take them away. You will also need some great engineering blueprints to get you started on your project.
Many people have bought guides and made their own 500 watt turbines from scratch using PVC piping, a DC motor, TV tower recycled and a grid connector unit. This can be done in less than a week and for less than $300. On the other hand the same turbine might cost $1500 or $2500 commercially.
The concept of wind power has been around for the long time but hasn't much been implemented. It is fairly easy to build one yourself, and you'll find that they work fantastically for your own home.
If you have a bit of land or a rooftop to place it on, some PVC, a DC motor and something to make a tower out of, you can put together a wind power generator with basic tools quite easily.
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