Saturday, November 21, 2009

Wind Power for the Home

By Don Olivia

Wind power is becoming a very popular source of renewable, environmentally friendly energy. Many industrialized countries are starting to incorporate wind turbine technologies into their energy and electricity generation strategies. The good news is that you too can use the wind for your home energy needs and produce your own electricity.

Wind is everywhere and has been used for a long time to generate electricity. Technology has improved our use of wind power so that we now have better ways of converting wind into electric power. Windmills, which have been around for centuries, can now be used for home energy. Many people don't realize it but wind turbines come in all shapes and sizes. More and more you can see wind turbines in the local community attached to rooftops or poles. They are small, compact, and even attractive which is why several local businesses have converted to wind power for their electricity needs.

For many people, spending $600 to $10,000 for a home wind turbine is simply too much for the budget. Even if you were to save a lot of money on your electric bill, it would still take years to recoup your investment. However, you don't need to give up. The truth is that many homeowners are building their own wind turbines for only a few hundred dollars.

If you are looking to save money you can build a wind turbine yourself. It's an easy process and you do not need any special training. Thousands of people have done it with no special skills or knowledge, and you can too. It will only take a few days and a few hundred dollars. To build a small home wind turbine you will need some supplies, which will cost around $200, and a few days time. That's it. Quite simple, indeed.

Since one turbine can be enough to generate almost 60% of the electricity you'll need for your home, you can start to realize significant savings. Every day your wind turbine is working means another day of savings.

Building or buying your own wind turbine for home use is a great way to go green and help the planet as well as provide you with significant savings. Don't wait, start using wind power today. You'll be really glad you did the next time you get your utility bill in the mail.

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