Build Your Own Wind Turbine - It is Easier than You Think!

By S Doyle

Before purchasing a commercially built wind turbine, homeowners who want to supplement their energy with wind powered energy should look to DIY wind generators that are available on the Internet. These allow homeowners to save money on the wind turbine and then save money on their power bill.

There are considerations to be made before buying DIY wind generators. What are the zoning codes for your area? Are permits required? Is there enough wind on average to make a wind turbine worthwhile? Do you have a location to put a 20-30 foot tower?

If you are satisfied with your answers to these questions you are ready to decide on a DIY kit. This decision should be based on your power needs. If you are only going to supplement your power or use it as a backup, a small wind turbine will suffice. If you want to be able to go off the grid you should opt for a larger wind turbine kit. A larger kit will also make enough power that you could feasibly sell excess power back to the power company.

Small DIY wind power kits are great for making wind powered generators. These generators can be used in workshops or to power only certain appliances in the home. Small kits are available that allow even areas with lower winds to capture energy for power use. Larger kits work better with higher winds and for going off the grid.

So you know you can put a DIY wind turbine in your yard and you know the size of turbine you want; now you just need to decide what kind of kit you want. Do you want one that is 'out of the box' ready to assemble and use or are you content with gathering the necessary parts before building your turbine?

Homeowners with more money than time can opt for a complete kit. This saves them from having to search for all the parts to put their wind turbine together. The parts and instructions all arrive ready to be assembled and put into use. These kits come in a range of sizes based on wind speeds in the installation area.

Technical kits come with explicit details and blueprints and a list of parts needed to put the turbine together. This kit saves even more money than the complete kit but does require more work on the part of the homeowner. Typically the instructions will also offer advice on where to find discount parts for the wind turbine, plus it can make for a fun home DIY project.

For those who like to take matters in their own hands, a DIY wind power kit can save a large amount of money. For as little as $200 a DIY wind turbine can be built for use in the home or outdoor area as a supplement to being on the grid.

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