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The knowledge on how to build your own wind turbine is a very popular skill in the world today. With the present economic problems, this money conserving solution has become a recommended approach for many homeowners. In fact, not only can you conserve money on electrical costs, you could also contribute in protecting the environment by installing this “green” generator. With just some parts available from your local stores, you can easily build a small 10 foot diameter generator that will produce up to 1000 watts in winds of 25mph.

Before you attempt to invest any money to build your own wind turbine generator, you should check your local area to see if your location is windy enough for a generator to be feasible. Alternatively, you try a general check around your area with the US Department of Energy’s Wind Map. Generally, the recommended areas for an installation is mostly in coastal areas, open fields and hill tops.

The demand for such generator has been gradually increasing. In other words, many homeowners have discovered the value of having such devices to generate free electricity. Not only will these free electricity power their various gadgets and accessories, they can also do correct tasks for the environment.

With the current stressing economic situation, many people are looking for ways to conserve money. Having something that will actually conserve money is definitely a great bonus. The maintenance of this generator will be the only cost you need to cover. After a few months conserving money on your electric bills, you will be able to recover the maintenance fee.

Pre-requisites Upon Installation:

1. The location that the generator is to be installed on must be at least one acre
2. Check that the average wind speed is about 11 miles per hour
3. Ensure that the tower and base are ironclad-made.
4. Check that the generator’s height is at an optimal distance in relation to the cells

Wind Power Calculations:

It is important to do your calculations accurately. To do so, you’ll need to know the AMWS or Average Mean Wind Speed of your area and the number of kilowatt hours of electricity that you can expect your home wind turbines to generate.

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