It should come as no surprise to anyone that it is time to seek alternative fuel. Oil, which is derived from fossil fuels, is diminishing and the largest reserves are in the hands of foreign governments. The best replacement is something that is naturally occurring and wind fits that description. You may not know this but it is possible for you to build your own wind generator.
Savings of up to 80% are a real possibility with the use of wind power. Believe it or not, the use of wind power goes back centuries. As far back as the Vikings, wind was harnessed to move their ships from place to place with great efficiency and speed. Early civilizations also used wind-powered mills to grind grain or pump water.
The windmill is the first generation of the wind turbine that is used to produce energy for both large-scale applications and simpler home applications. Charles Brush created the first wind turbine in 1888. He used pieces of a picket fence to create a rotor. At this early stage tying the unit into a local power grid was not possible, however today it is.
You will need to conduct meteorological research and testing to find the perfect spot. Records are kept regarding wind speeds worldwide. Next, you will need to make sure you're close to the power grid, because you will need to tap into it. Call your local power company and they can tell you where it is. Larger wind turbines will need to be manufactured and can be bought in kits, smaller wind turbines (700-100 watts) lend the possibility of being able to be build on your own. The larger the rotor on the turbine, the more wind you will be able to harvest. One thing to be aware of with wind power is the higher the wind speed, the less generation of power you will attain. This is another reason to be aware of how much wind any given area may receive.
In order to find the perfect location you will need to do a little research. There are records kept recording winds speeds around the world and a quick search of the internet should render some good meteorological data and research. Your next move will be to contact your local electric company to determine how close you are to the grid. This is important because you will likely want to hook on to the grid.
Energy independence is easier to grasp that you may think. Wind power is easy to harness and make plans for you to even be able to power your own home and make so much electricity that you could sell it back to the power company to profit on your own. Our health and our environment would greatly benefit from this green renewable energy source with less contaminates produced and less harm against the Ozone.
Once you have completed these basic steps and you are ready to produce your own green energy, you will find that you can have a sense of freedom and great accomplishment. Seeing the movement of rotors as you feel the breeze upon your cheek is symbolic of the small carbon footprint that you will be generating.
We have been lulled into thinking that energy independence is too complicated. The truth is harnessing this natural energy source is not that difficult, you can power your home with green electricity and may even produce enough to sell back to your power company. When is the last time they sent you a check? If all this is not enough of a reason to take another look at wind power then consider the health and environmental problems we will be solving.
Once all the steps are complete and you are self sufficient, producing your very own clean electricity, you will feel a great sense of accomplishment. Watching your wind turbine turn as it heats and cools your home will make you instantly feel good about what you are doing for yourself and the planet. Every turn of the blades decreases your carbon footprint on the earth.
Savings of up to 80% are a real possibility with the use of wind power. Believe it or not, the use of wind power goes back centuries. As far back as the Vikings, wind was harnessed to move their ships from place to place with great efficiency and speed. Early civilizations also used wind-powered mills to grind grain or pump water.
The windmill is the first generation of the wind turbine that is used to produce energy for both large-scale applications and simpler home applications. Charles Brush created the first wind turbine in 1888. He used pieces of a picket fence to create a rotor. At this early stage tying the unit into a local power grid was not possible, however today it is.
You will need to conduct meteorological research and testing to find the perfect spot. Records are kept regarding wind speeds worldwide. Next, you will need to make sure you're close to the power grid, because you will need to tap into it. Call your local power company and they can tell you where it is. Larger wind turbines will need to be manufactured and can be bought in kits, smaller wind turbines (700-100 watts) lend the possibility of being able to be build on your own. The larger the rotor on the turbine, the more wind you will be able to harvest. One thing to be aware of with wind power is the higher the wind speed, the less generation of power you will attain. This is another reason to be aware of how much wind any given area may receive.
In order to find the perfect location you will need to do a little research. There are records kept recording winds speeds around the world and a quick search of the internet should render some good meteorological data and research. Your next move will be to contact your local electric company to determine how close you are to the grid. This is important because you will likely want to hook on to the grid.
Energy independence is easier to grasp that you may think. Wind power is easy to harness and make plans for you to even be able to power your own home and make so much electricity that you could sell it back to the power company to profit on your own. Our health and our environment would greatly benefit from this green renewable energy source with less contaminates produced and less harm against the Ozone.
Once you have completed these basic steps and you are ready to produce your own green energy, you will find that you can have a sense of freedom and great accomplishment. Seeing the movement of rotors as you feel the breeze upon your cheek is symbolic of the small carbon footprint that you will be generating.
We have been lulled into thinking that energy independence is too complicated. The truth is harnessing this natural energy source is not that difficult, you can power your home with green electricity and may even produce enough to sell back to your power company. When is the last time they sent you a check? If all this is not enough of a reason to take another look at wind power then consider the health and environmental problems we will be solving.
Once all the steps are complete and you are self sufficient, producing your very own clean electricity, you will feel a great sense of accomplishment. Watching your wind turbine turn as it heats and cools your home will make you instantly feel good about what you are doing for yourself and the planet. Every turn of the blades decreases your carbon footprint on the earth.
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