subject: Wind Turbine Kits - Three Things Anyone Will Have To Carry Out From The Very Outset [print this page] There are multiple ways to get your wind turbine kits built. You got to be careful though. It is very easy to watch and a project like this without having all your ducks in a row. You got to take the time upfront and make sure you know what you have to work with before you proceed and actually price specific wind turbines.
Wanting a wind generator producing power at your home is a strong idea for cost savings and the quicker you can get up and running, the better. What I mean by that is you don't want to waste a lot of time by purchasing the wrong unit - a unit that isn't sized right or isn't the best type for the application you have in mind. That's because every minute you spend not making wind energy and converting it into electricity, the more money you're wasting. So, your prime objective should be to get up and running as fast as possible.
That being said however, there are 3 fundamental ways to get that done and get wind turbine kits placed right and up and running:
* Study your wind - this is a very critical first step. You simply must know the wind around your property in order to assess what your best locations to place a wind device will be. The way to do that is to buy an anemometer and mount it where you think you might install one of your wind turbine kits. There is no other way really - you must collect the data. Once you have let the anemometer stay in place for a few weeks, you can plug the device into your computer and download the wind data to make sure you have enough average wind to sustain the project - usually, at least 9 mph.
* Know what your objective is - think through upfront whether you want to power your home or just a set of batteries. If you choose to power a set of batteries, there are any number of things you can do with the energy you make. For example, you could use it to provide backup for a critical appliance like a freezer or refrigerator in case of a power outage. Or, you can just charge the set of batteries to run an intermittent device, like a pump. You can also export the power you make to the broader electricity grid. In any case, you just need to have your objective clearly in mind so that you can properly size the wind generator.
* Understand which wind turbine type works best where - there are basically 2 kinds out there - vertical and horizontal wind turbines. The vertical types tend to work better on roofs because they function best in turbulent environments. For example, if you locate a horizontal axis device on your roof, the constant shifting of the wind may damage the underlying roof substructure. So, it pays to consider carefully what kind of turbine you install at a certain location.
In conclusion, you need to get these three fundamentals right before considering specific wind turbine kits to buy.
