Wind Power Generators

Before getting into the actual insallation of q wind power generator for your home, it is a good idea to do some rough calculations and see if it makes sense economically. Residential wind power will most likely be better for the environment in the long run, but that doesn’t mean you will save money! Running some numbers specific to your situation will give you a much better idea of potential savings and such.

The first thing you need to determine is how much electrical power your home uses (or will use, in the case of new/ different homes). This information can be found on your power bill, for current home owners. It is good to take a yearly average, and seasonal highs or lows may be a concern. If you don’t have access to an electrical bill, you can find information on average household energy uses with an internet search.

Now that you know yoiur electrical needs, you can look for a wind turbine which can meet some or all of those needs, as well as an inverter, battery storage system for your wind turbine, and any other items required. Many of these items will last for years, so even if the cost is high initially it can be averaged over a longer time.

Having a better idea of initial setup costs for your residential wind turbine, you can now weigh the pros and cons of such a system. Is the outlay too high to get into home wind power right now? Do you need to start with a smaller system and add onto it later, or save for a year and buy it then?

It is great to see so many people interested in the greener energy of wind and other renewable resources. Hopefully as time gores on more and more will take advantage of the benefits of residential wind power.

Residential windpower is an attractive option in these times of high energy costs and uncertain times.  There are a few different ways to configure a wind turbine, so let’s explore a couple of them. As always, research thouroughly before deciding whether an alternative energy source would be right for you and your home.

First consideration for residential wind turbine power is to decide if you have the necessary room. Typically, the turbine is mounted on a wind generator tower 30 feet or more high, in order to collect kinetic energy from the wind.  Can you erect a tower or attach the turbine to a building? Are there any bylaws concerning such an installation in your town or district?

Next consideration might be if your area has an adequate wind resource of 6.5 Miles/hour (9 KM/h) and if the area immediately surrounding your tower will be open for 250 yards or meters at the level of the turbine. This would allow good wind flow.

Assuming you can meet these requirements, the next step would be to decide what kind of system you need and if it is affordable. The first is a wind turbine which augments the grid electricity or replaces it when there is plenty of wind, but if there is lesser amounts of wind the home then relies on power from the utility company. The next system is one with a storage bank of deep cycle batteries, and the third system incorporates solar panels as well as storage batteries. An optional gasoline or diesel generator makes this last option completely self sufficient.

Some distributors have packages they put together to meet different residential windpower needs. It might help to find a local supplier and talk with them about your particular location. They will be able to help you assess your wind resources and possible tower setup location.