Home Wind Generator

Most people don’t know that you can use wind generators for home use. If you live in the right area,  you might  be used to the sight of giant four hundred foot turbines perched on mountains or in the valley’s, capturing the wind and turning it into electrical power, but it may never have occurred to you that you can do the same thing with this renewable energy.

Now, obviously, wind generators for your individual home use are not going to be four hundred feet high, unless you’ve got a lot of free time, several million dollars and special permits. Since you probably don’t have all that, you can set your sites on something smaller, something that won’t terrify the neighbors but will save you some money on your electric bill.

Home wind generator systems work in concert with your power company. Basically, when the wind is blowing and your generator is producing electricity, you’re not going to be using any power from the electric company. The rest of the time, you’ll still need to have power, and battery power isn’t practical for most residential wind generator set ups.

If you generate more power than you use, it goes back into the grid and the power company will actually pay you, which helps to cut down on electricity costs. Depending on your power usage and the amount of wind you get, you can expect a decrease in your electric bill of between fifty to ninety percent.

One caveat to contemplate when considering wind generators for your home use is the amount of land you have available. They are not going to be appropriate for urban setting, and you should probably have an acre or so of land available for use. This will give you ample space to build on and reduces the risk of having neighbors get on your case.

Speaking of not annoying the neighbors, most turbines that are appropriate for home use are pretty unobtrusive. They are not particularly large and while they make some noise when the wind blows, it’s not usually enough to bother people. It’s almost certainly going to be less of a problem than a sky high electric bill.

Wind generators for home use are long term investments, and you need to keep that in mind. Most recoup many times their cost over the course of their lifetime, but it’s going to take several years of use before the savings earn back the cost. But if you’re planning on living where you are long term, wind generators for home use will save you tens of thousands of dollars.

If you are serious about becoming more self-sustaining you might want to look into the alternative energy now available to the average American. Wind energy is becoming more accessible to those of us wanting to use our natural resources.

Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator uses wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics. Constructed from lightweight, weatherproof cast aluminum, this generator is also a great choice for powering pumps or charging batteries for large power demands. With a maximum power up to 400 watts or 27 amps, this device features a fully integrated regulator that automatically shuts down when the batteries are completely charged. The 44444 is virtually maintenance free with only two moving parts, and the carbon fiber composite blades ensure low wind noise while the patented high wind over speed technology guarantees a smooth, clean charge. Assembly is required, but this generator installs easily and mounts to any sturdy pole, building, or the Sunforce 44455 Wind Generator 30-Foot Tower Kit. The 44444 uses a 12-volt battery (not included) and measures 15 x 9 x 27 inches (WxHxD).

For greater energy production yield for all wind speeds and lowest ownership cost you will want the Windmax HY1000-5 1,000 Watt Max 24-Volt 5-Blade Residential Wind Generator Kit . The HYenergy wind turbine system defines a new level of superior performance and reliability in the small wind turbine industry. Brushless, strong Neodymium magnet PMA, unique winding and multi pole design reduce the start-up torque of the alternator to assure the HYenergy wind turbine have great performance at low wind speed. Designed with both reliability and performance in mind, HYenergy Wind Turbines feature maintenance free design, high reliability and consistent performance. The result: greater energy production yield for all wind speeds and lowest ownership cost. A small home wind turbine is a long term investment. Windmax H series wind turbines lead the small wind turbine industry by eliminating problematic mechanical furling over speed control which requires a lot of maintenance and causes wind turbine failure. Windmax H series wind turbine improves the reliability and performance by advanced electromagnetic speed limitation supplemented by aerodynamic speed limitation by blade deformation. Electromagnetic braking is used in combination with Aerodynamic braking to reduce the rotational speed of the generator in high wind condition.

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   July 4th, 2010 at 2:24 pm

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