Generate Cheap Energy From The Wind

When considering whether to purchase a wind turbine, the first thing to look at is, do you have wind resources available where you live. If you there is little wind at your property to start with, there is little reason to start on the path of investigating a wind turbine.

Usually an average wind speed of 8 miles per hour is a starting point for making wind power practical. If the average wind speed is below 8, wind power is not practical. Take a look at a wind map of the United States and check the average wind velocity of your region. For most specific information, find data from a local weather station. Try Googling the name of your town and then include the phrase “weather data.” You should be able to find things like average wind velocity, average wind direction, precipitation etc.

Another large consideration in deciding whether a turbine is practical for the average wind velocity where you live is, how much will the turbine cost. Many 1 KW turbines cost four or five thousand dollars and it may take several to power your home. If you have fifteen thousand dollars tied up in wind turbines, you will need considerable “back-yard” wind resources to break even. Because of the prohibitive cost of a brand new wind turbine, many ingenuitive home owners have decided to build their own turbine.

The advantage of building your own turbine is drastically reduced cost. A home-built turbine can be constructed for as little as $200. A number of individuals have been able to power their entire home by constructing several of these turbines over a weekend or two.