Wind Power Generators

There are many components to a wind generator system. Not only do you require the residential wind turbine and mounting harware, but you also require a wind generator tower. Once these items are installed you will need some sort of battery bank for your wind generator to store power for times when there is less wind. A wind generator electrical control system will also be needed to regulate the electricity you create, and this would include an inverter and wiring to attach the whole system to your household.

If you want to purchase a brand new residentail wind turbine, you might not need to look much farther than a local hardware department store. For instance, in Canada many Canadian Tire stores have wind generators on display every day. If they don’t actually have them in stock, any one of these stores can definitely order one in for you on short notice. Many other distributors also carry wind generators and all you need to do is look around to see what is available.

We looked at wind generator towers in this post a little bit. It is possible to save some money by picking up a used tower from a TV antenna or an old school windmill, so as long as it is in good condition and rated for the weight of your wind generator then it should do for your purposes. Make sure your tower is tall enough so that the wind generator will catch as much wind as possible.

A deep cell battery bank for your wind generator is really going to be an important part of any system. Even if the wind blows all the time, you need an electrical storage system to handle any sudden energy needs you might have. Again, rv batteries are pretty common so it is mainly a matter of shopping around to get a good deal on high quality batteries. Your wind generator battery bank needs to be stored inside, for instance a small shed or outbuilding, the garage, or any other secure location sheltered from the elements. The wind power generator inverter is usually in this same location.

It would be a good idea to get some help with wiring the system, and remember that electricity can be very dangerous or even kill you. An electrician would be able to give you advice on how to proceed with the installation at this point. Remember that any do it yourself installation requires a lot of research beforehand.