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Electricity rates are increasing slowly as the years and the months pass, and with the recession and the economy today, there's no wonder why we all want to save a few bucks on our expenses. A good thing is that consumers have an alternative to answer the concern, and that is to build homemade energy generators in the form of solar panels and wind generators. While the solar panels are the most popular ones today, they are also catching up in terms of popularity. Like a solar panel, they produce power from a renewable source - and this comes in form of the wind.
Building homemade wind generators is easy and does not involve complicated procedures. A regular one can create up to 1MW. This energy is sufficient to supply the needed power in the house.
How it Works:
- Wind energy is generated by pressure in the air and the temperature difference. Its performance may be affected by water and the land surface. With the permanently strong to moderate winds, producing wind energy is unlimited.
- Wind turbines are placed on high posts and preferably in an area with strong wind. The generator resembles like an airplane engine. All other parts work together in producing and storing the energy from the wind.
Build Homemade Wind Generators Easily:
These are the major components to build the generator.
1. Blades and Hub - These parts can be purchased from qualified dealers. Searching will be easy using the Internet.
2. The Body - This component may come from scrap materials such as used pipes and other hard quality materials.
3. The Tower - Being the part which is bulky, it may also come from scrap materials that you can get cheap or for free.
4. The Tail - This part may be hand made form wood or PVC.
How to and Tips:
- Assembling will not take so much time, as long as the instruction is followed very well.
- Look for easy to follow guidelines, manuals and drawings. Some may include suggestions on where you can purchase the parts and what you can use as alternatives. Reliable guides may also feature videos to guide you through the whole construction process.
The Cost of Making One:
The cost to make one wind generator is affordable. The amount involved is about $200 or even less. Some parts may just be lying in the storeroom, and some may be acquired free. There will be no cost on labor since the project is DIY.
Some Benefits:
- There are many benefits in making wind generators. There is no limit in supply of wind, and it is free. Consumers will not be dependent on the regular power source which is high priced and unfriendly to the environment.
- Installation can be made even with a small space as long as it there is a permanent presence of strong wind.
- There is always expert advice to turn to when needed.
- Wind generator can fetch the household its own water source.
- The availability of the source of energy is renewable - you will never run out of wind.
- The system will not pollute the environment because it is natural and does not give off any fumes or toxic byproducts.
- Users of wind generators are not under the mercy of power generators.
- The facility can be maintained easily and access instantly because it is located right at your property.
- The energy produced from the source can be stored and use when needed.
- Using wind power generator is more efficient than the traditional power source.
Wind generators can be used along with solar panels so that you can harness more energy. Make homemade wind generators and get free and clean energy today!
I built my own solar panels and a wind generator and saved well over $30,000. I get a cheque from the power company because I produce more energy than I use. If you'd like to learn how you can do the same check outHomemade Wind Generators.
