Are you always looking for ways to be more energy efficient and save money! The most plentiful source of energy on earth is the sun. The sun provides a staggering amount of power in the form of wind energy and direct solar radiation. Sadly, it goes largely unused, yet it's free! Here, we'll discuss how you can tap into that incredible potential and why you might want to build your own home made wind power generator (a.k.a. wind turbine or windmill) on a shoestring budget with tools you already have around the house. With all the talk of global warming these days, and, for US residents, the looming Electrical Utility de-regulation in early 2010, people are becoming more conscientious in their use of electric power. So it makes a lot of sense to seek out ways to use the sun's unlimited wind power potential to augment your family's energy needs. A wind turbine built correctly and positioned properly to take full advantage of your home's access to wind energy is a great way to do your part for the environment, not to mention your wallet! Your home's physical location and the surrounding terrain are critical factors in the feasibility of generating enough power to make a home made wind power generator worthwhile. It is vital that you do some research to determine the average wind velocity for your specific location or area. Fortunately, this information is available free from a number of reliable sources including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory website. That site has an incredibly useful calculating tool that literally allows you to see a satellite image of your property and locate your simulated wind turbine at any number of specific points on your property to determine the best placement to maximize your ability to convert wind energy to electrical power your family can use. Imagine being the first on your block to be generating free energy from the wind! I'm sure you're wondering what it will cost you to harness the power of the wind. Well, believe it or not, that's the great part. It will cost you a lot less than you think. But before we get to that, first, you'll need a guide that provides the following information in a clear and concise fashion: 1. Primer on wind energy basics 2. Wind maps of your area 3. Comprehensive parts list 4. Information on where to get the parts needed to build a wind turbine 5. Step-by-step plans for building your wind generator 6. Plenty of pictures and diagrams The second requirement is something I can't help you with. You will need some spare time (not a lot) and very basic mechanical skills. (If you have to hire someone to change a light bulb, you should probably stop here!) You're probably thinking it's going to set you back thousands of dollars (US) to do this but, amazingly, you'd be wrong. Now, you could spend many thousands of dollars on a wind power project if you wanted to but the key is you don't have to! A well written guide that provides all of the information you need will cost you less than $100 (US) from a reputable source and the parts you'll need, most of which can be purchased at your neighborhood hardware store will cost less than $200 (US). If you're someone who doesn't just sit around and complain and you get a kick out of using your wits to save money, building your own wind energy system can be great fun, save you lots of money and do something good for the environment. That's a great combination! If you'd like to learn a lot more about this topic or products that fill the requirements I've recommended above see the link below.
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