What You Should Know About How To Build Wind Turbine Generators
There are a few basic ideas you should know before choosing to build wind turbine generators.
Wind powered generators are normally installed on a tower about one hundred feet above ground level. The height helps to get the best in wind flow. It avoids the blocking of wind by houses, trees, hills and other structures so that the turbine can turn freely. When the generator is installed at this higher level it is more likely to produce enough electricity to power a home.
Wind speeds do vary and this effects greatly the amount of electricity that will be produced. In order to avoid high and low spikes in power, the wind generator will need a set of batteries that store the energy produced by the turbine. These batteries, when combined with a power inverter can provide a steady flow of 110 volt AC power sufficient to run most home appliances.
Once the batteries are fully charged, the wind generator must stop charging them. However, the generator will need a load for the power that is produced to prevent damage to the generator itself.
Plans to build wind generators can be found in several locations on the internet. Many of these plans depend on a DC motor that has a permanent magnet for the generator. When the coils in this motor spin past the magnet, they produce an electric current that can be used to keep the batteries charged.
Only a limited amount of power is produce using a wind turbine. Most people find that it is inadequate for home heating. If you have electric heat, you will need to find another way to heat your home if you plan to use only electricity generated by the wind.
Wind and solar power can be combined for an even more steady source of power. This will keep batteries fully charged during storms and when the wind is not blowing.
Instructions to build wind turbine generators can easily be found by searching the internet.