If you want to harness the power of the wind to generate your own electricity for your home I have good news and bad news. The good news is that a small homemade wind generator really is a viable option. The bad news is it may not do as much as you'd hoped it would.
Converting wind power into electricity is done by using a wind turbine, once the energy is converted into electricity it can than be sent to the grid to be used or stored in batteries for later use.
If you want to use wind power at home you will need a turbine or wind generator. To get a turbine you have two options: buy one, or make your own small homemade wind generator.
One thing to take into consideration, especially if you are going the more expensive route of buying one, is how long you plan on living in your house. Buying a wind turbine for home use is going to be pretty pricey.
If you're planning on staying in your home for many years you'll have time to recoup that investment. A very good option here is a Sunforce 44447 900w Whisper Wind Turbine.
If, on the other hand, you're planning on moving in a year or two you won't have saved enough on your utility bills in that time to get your money back.
There is another option, an option where it doesn't really matter how long you stay in your home. You can build your own Small Homemade Wind Generator. The cost will be dramatically less than buying one, less than $200 for all the parts, yet you will still benefit from the same amount of savings on your utility bills, up to 80%.
Another thing you have to keep in mind is that one wind turbine won't be enough to provide all the electricity your home needs, though it will supply around 60% of what you need.
You can buy a turbine, such as a Sunforce 44447 900w Whisper Wind Turbine, or build your own Small Homemade Wind Generator and you will see significant savings on your utility bills no matter which option you choose. You'll just see it sooner if you lower your initial investment by building your own Small Homemade Wind Generator.
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Showing posts with label small homemade wind generator. Show all posts
Monday, April 12, 2010
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Wind Turbines... Are They Right For You?
If you're like millions of other Americans who are looking for ways to help the planet while taking back some of your independence from greedy utility companies, you may have wondered if building your own wind turbines makes sense. You may also be wondering if looking at something like the Sunforce 44447 900W Whisper Wind Turbine is a better idea.
Well, the short answer is yes, it is worth looking at building your own small homemade wind generator, buying one, like the Sunforce 44447 900W Whisper Wind Turbine is easier though and if you can afford it you may want to have a look at it.
Before deciding to build our own small homemade wind generator, there are a few things you will need to keep in mind first.
For one thing, it doesn't make sense for most people to buy a turbine. The cost is so high that it will take a long time to get that money back in energy savings.
It is possible to build your own though, and that option does make sense for many people. Since you can build your own turbine in a few days for around $200 most anyone can manage it.
You will save around 80% on your utility bills with just one turbine. If you are in an area where you have room for more than one your savings will be considerably more.
You could even get to the point where you're generating enough electricity to sell some back to the utility company. How cool would that be, having a utility company send you a check?
Many people might choose to combine a wind small homemade wind generator with a few solar panels to optimize their clean energy.
Typically a wind turbine offers greater electricity generating levels than a solar panel, one turbine will make about 5 times more electricity than one solar panel.
By combining each you get the best of both worlds, you can generate electricity with your turbine at night and with your solar panels on calm, sunny days.
So if you feel like freeing yourself, even just a little bit, from your utility company, you owe it to yourself to build your own small homemade wind generator now. You'll be glad you did.
Easy Ways To Cut Energy Bills This Winter
WOW! The guys there at Copenhagen are really "warming up!" Winter is on us and what are we doing. How are we "warming up?" Are we using "green" energy and not only saving the planet, but our pockets as well?
The good news is that there are simple things you can do to cut energy bills, a Small Homemade Wind Generator is one of the ways. Just look around you in your local hardware store and you will be inundated with ideas of inexpensive ways to winterize your home so that the air you've paid to heat isn't escaping to the outside.
Here are a few places you can start that will help you make a dent in your utility bill, not just this winter but all year long:
1. Have your furnace inspected by a professional to make sure it's running at peak performance. Also don't forget to change the filters monthly.
2. Add a programmable thermostat, that way your home can be nice and warm while you're home but the temperature can be lowered automatically when you're not there which will save money.
3. Add insulation to your attic. You can also add an insulated blanket to your water heater. There are foam insulating products made specifically for pipes and behind electrical outlets too.
4. If you can afford it, replace old, drafty windows and doors, you might even be eligible for a tax credit. If you can't afford to replace your windows you can buy a window insulating kit to help prevent heat loss.
5. Use wind power and build your own small homemade wind generator. Don't laugh, this is very easy, and cheap, to do. Anyone can do it and it can save you 80% on your electric bills.
If you want to cut energy bills this winter just follow one, or all, of the steps listed above. The savings can be significant and with the money you save maybe you can take a trip to someplace warm!
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
You Can Build A Small Homemade Wind Generator Today
You are wondering if a Small Homemade Wind Generator will help you save money and go green at the same time. The good news is you can do both at the same time. It is surprising how many of the things that are good for the planet is also good for your bank account.
Before you do anything though it's important that you have a realistic concept of what a small homemade wind generator can do and what it can't do. For one thing, if you want to generate your own electricity and be completely off the grid, you will need more than one turbine.
One turbine will be enough to generate about 60% of the energy you'll need but it won't do it all. Adding another small homemade wind generator, or two, or some solar panels will give you a better chance to make enough electricity to completely sever your ties to your utility company.
Another thing you have to be aware of is that buying a turbine most likely won't work. Why? Because a 'store bought' unit is just too expensive. It will take you years to recoup that investment. If you are planning on staying in your home for a long time and/or you have the money this option may work for you, but for many people this isn't a viable option.
The good news is that building your own small homemade wind generator is very easy. You don't need special training or tools; you just need a manual to follow, about $200 in parts, and a few hours of spare time.
That's it. That's all you need in order to build your own small homemade wind generator and save around 80% off of your electric bill.
So if you want your own small homemade wind generator you should easily be able to build one this weekend. Its well worth the time and money you'll invest in it not only in energy savings but in pride as well.
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