What are wind turbines and How to install your very own domestic wind turbine?

Dec 14
08:52

2009

Melanie Hogeveen

Melanie Hogeveen

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Using wind energy is a very clean and cost effective way to produce electric power for domestic consumption. Some useful instructions for installing a domestic wind mill are to research the web, select a suitable location, choose a small structure, install the wind mill and opt for a tower.

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Wind Turbines is a set of parts which includes Rotor Blades,What are wind turbines and How to install your very own domestic wind turbine?  Articles Shaft and Generator which is used to convert Wind Energy to Electricity. Wind energy is increasingly becoming one of the most important and biggest sources of energy and is already contributing to a significant fraction of the production of electricity in the US. As wind energy is a renewable source of energy and does not give rise to carbon emissions it is one of the most non polluting ways to create electricity while helping conserve the planet as well as reduce pollution levels to a large extent. While most of the electricity produced due to wind energy which comes from commercially intensive turbines, a small but a nevertheless a very important part of this energy is also being produced by domestic wind turbines being put up by households for their personal use.
As the emphasis and awareness about the seriously alarming effects of burning fossil fuels is reaching the masses more and more individuals and households are trying to reduce their dependency on fossil fuel generated electricity by switching to more energy efficient alternatives.  So if you are on the road to a greener lifestyle you can make a significant contribution to saving the planet as well as lowering your electricity bills to a minimum by installing your very own wind turbine in your home. 
While there are a large number of companies that build readymade domestic wind turbines you can alternatively pick up a manual by the same companies which provide you the guidelines as well as the material for making your own wind mill at a bargain deal. Listed below are some easy to follow instructions for installing one’s own domestic wind turbine:
• Research the web: Log onto the web and look for local DIY companies that provide instructions as well as the materials for building a domestic wind turbine.
• Select a suitable location: While it is a common understanding that wind turbines work only in areas that are very windy, a well built turbine can generate power in a light breeze as well. Therefore select a suitable location where you will be putting up the wind mill. 
• Choose a small structure: Always remember to opt for a structure that would be proportionate to the location where the wind mill is installed as well as the intensity of the wind in your locality. It is wise to therefore go in for small, light and compact wind turbines.
• Install the wind mill: Based on the aspect and area where the wind velocity is on the maximum as well as for the longest part of the day in your house you can now get the wind mill installed.
• Opt for a tower: In case your house is does not have a tall strictly you can opt for a tower to mount the wind mill. On the basis of the wind velocity, the height should be anywhere between 12 -30 feet.
While installing wind turbines can involve some expenditure its long terms returns in cost savings as well as environment conservation is well worth the investment. 

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