Renewable energy resources such as home wind power, solar cells and geothermal heat have become major sources of eco-friendly power for the entire planet. These 8 facts will make clear how home wind power can benefit you.
1. Residential wind power works by placing a wind generator on top of a high tower so that the wind turbine can collect the kinetic energy of the wind and convert this kinetic energy into clean and green electricity. Residential wind turbines of more than 1 kW are now functioning in several countries, in every state in the union and in every province of Canada. Windmills are a great way to cut down on power bills.
2. A home wind power system may take a few years to pay for itself at current energy prices but who can say what your bills will be in the next few years? A properly installed system can last 25 years or more. In some places you can get a small tax credit to help you set up to connect to the local grid. Yes, if you produce more than you use, you can sell electricity to your local power company! What a happy day it is when you get your bill and, instead of owing them, they've enclosed a check!
3. Most of the energy in wind is "wasted". Energy Balls are a class of wind turbine that use most of the power in the wind especially microwinds which are the major source of loss. Most Energy Balls are sold in sizes of 1 meter to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) in diameter.
4. Home wind power generators have to be able to cope with every change of the wind. At other times, power usage in the home is light and the system must have built in safeguards. One such feature, for example, turns the rotors blades away from the wind when damage would occur due to severe wind speed. Other systems protect the power plant from over speeding when there is little or no power demand on it.
Some view wind towers and such as ugly and annoying. On the other hand, they are a lot prettier than power lines and smoke stacks from power generators.
5. You will need a method of storing excess electricity for when the wind is slow or calm. The best way of doing this is using what are called deep-cycle batteries. A good system will have enough storage capacity to hold the power needs of three days of no wind.
6. Electrical shortfall can be bought from your local electrical main. Alternatively, in applications where grid connection is not preferred or possible, the electricity generated from wind power can be fed directly to immersion heaters in the hot water storage tank in the building.
7. Grid-connected wind turbines have their output directly connected to the existing main electricity supply, which means that the energy produced by the turbine will reduce the energy drawn from the grid. You might even be able to sell power to your local utility if you have an over supply. Grid connections can be made in a number of different ways but make sure they are made by a certified electrician. Electricity is a great friend but a merciless foe.
Investing a few dollars in courses and books are your best investments as you plan, build and test your system. Having the proper tradespeople certifying your install will give you the peace of mind that all is safe, efficient and capable of selling energy to the grid.
There is evidence out there that birds, bats and other creatures are affected by home wind power generators. I personally believe this to be true so make sure that your install is as far away from their natural habitats as possible. I like the little beasties too.
8. This is not brain surgery but, you can get hurt or operate a system that is inefficient. Spend a little money now to learn from the best. This will allow you to knowledgeably build a system that will efficiently and safely deliver savings to you for years.
1. Residential wind power works by placing a wind generator on top of a high tower so that the wind turbine can collect the kinetic energy of the wind and convert this kinetic energy into clean and green electricity. Residential wind turbines of more than 1 kW are now functioning in several countries, in every state in the union and in every province of Canada. Windmills are a great way to cut down on power bills.
2. A home wind power system may take a few years to pay for itself at current energy prices but who can say what your bills will be in the next few years? A properly installed system can last 25 years or more. In some places you can get a small tax credit to help you set up to connect to the local grid. Yes, if you produce more than you use, you can sell electricity to your local power company! What a happy day it is when you get your bill and, instead of owing them, they've enclosed a check!
3. Most of the energy in wind is "wasted". Energy Balls are a class of wind turbine that use most of the power in the wind especially microwinds which are the major source of loss. Most Energy Balls are sold in sizes of 1 meter to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) in diameter.
4. Home wind power generators have to be able to cope with every change of the wind. At other times, power usage in the home is light and the system must have built in safeguards. One such feature, for example, turns the rotors blades away from the wind when damage would occur due to severe wind speed. Other systems protect the power plant from over speeding when there is little or no power demand on it.
Some view wind towers and such as ugly and annoying. On the other hand, they are a lot prettier than power lines and smoke stacks from power generators.
5. You will need a method of storing excess electricity for when the wind is slow or calm. The best way of doing this is using what are called deep-cycle batteries. A good system will have enough storage capacity to hold the power needs of three days of no wind.
6. Electrical shortfall can be bought from your local electrical main. Alternatively, in applications where grid connection is not preferred or possible, the electricity generated from wind power can be fed directly to immersion heaters in the hot water storage tank in the building.
7. Grid-connected wind turbines have their output directly connected to the existing main electricity supply, which means that the energy produced by the turbine will reduce the energy drawn from the grid. You might even be able to sell power to your local utility if you have an over supply. Grid connections can be made in a number of different ways but make sure they are made by a certified electrician. Electricity is a great friend but a merciless foe.
Investing a few dollars in courses and books are your best investments as you plan, build and test your system. Having the proper tradespeople certifying your install will give you the peace of mind that all is safe, efficient and capable of selling energy to the grid.
There is evidence out there that birds, bats and other creatures are affected by home wind power generators. I personally believe this to be true so make sure that your install is as far away from their natural habitats as possible. I like the little beasties too.
8. This is not brain surgery but, you can get hurt or operate a system that is inefficient. Spend a little money now to learn from the best. This will allow you to knowledgeably build a system that will efficiently and safely deliver savings to you for years.
About the Author:
About The Author: Gene Vent is anEngineering Technologist. His lifelong passion has been to blend the best in technology with looking after the environment. His happiest accomplishment has been to build a working partnership with a genius of innovation named David Knight. Learn everything there is to know about solar and Wind Power Generation at their Do It Yourself site Home Wind Power
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