Saturday, February 28, 2009

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

By Stephen Doyle

With wind powered turbines being the latest in the search for a renewable energy source, it was only a matter of time before homemade wind power kits arrived on scene. These kits allow the average homeowner to supplement their power needs without spending a fortune on a commercially built wind turbine.

In order to purchase a DIY kit, you should check on some basic, necessary elements necessary to installing a wind turbine. Do you have a location that receives enough wind? Does your city or town have codes or permit requirements for wind powered turbines? Do you have space on your land for 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?

For the homeowner who prefers not to have to find all the parts to build a wind turbine, the full kit is an excellent choice. Even though it is more expensive than the technical kit, it still saves an extreme amount of money when compared to buying a commercially built wind turbine. Everything needed arrives with complete instructions ready to be assembled.

The second option is a DIY kit that has instructions, diagrams, and often videos on how to find the necessary parts and then how to put them together to make a wind turbine. These kits are a lot less expensive than complete kits but require more time. Technical kits are very detailed and also offer tips on finding the necessary parts at discounts.

For homeowners who want to do their part in saving our natural resources, DIY wind generator kits are the answer and can cost less than $200. Complete kits or technical instructions, DIY kits save money and supply renewable energy to homes for power use. - 16035

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