With wind powered turbines being the latest in the search for a renewable energy source, it was only a matter of time before homemade wind power kits arrived on scene. These kits allow the average homeowner to supplement their power needs without spending a fortune on a commercially built wind turbine.
Before running out and buying a wind turbine kit there questions that should be answered to make sure it is feasible. Do you live in an area where there is enough wind to justify a wind turbine? Do you have a location to put a 20-30 foot tower? Does your local planning commission require permits? What are the local codes you must adhere to in order to build a wind turbine?
If you have answered those questions and made the decision to move forward with building a wind powered turbine, you need to determine how much power you hope to obtain from your wind turbine. If you live in an area with a steady wind source you could possible go completely off the grid, or perhaps you prefer to remain on the grid as a backup and sell any excess power you generate back to the power company.
Small DIY wind power kits are great for making wind powered generators. These generators can be used in workshops or to power only certain appliances in the home. Small kits are available that allow even areas with lower winds to capture energy for power use. Larger kits work better with higher winds and for going off the grid.
So you know you can put a DIY wind turbine in your yard and you know the size of turbine you want; now you just need to decide what kind of kit you want. Do you want one that is 'out of the box' ready to assemble and use or are you content with gathering the necessary parts before building your turbine?
For the homeowner who prefers not to have to find all the parts to build a wind turbine, the full kit is an excellent choice. Even though it is more expensive than the technical kit, it still saves an extreme amount of money when compared to buying a commercially built wind turbine. Everything needed arrives with complete instructions ready to be assembled.
Less expensive but more time involved are DIY kits that are diagrams and instructions only. These kits are very well detailed on what is needed to build a wind turbine along with diagrams and step-by-step details. The tradeoff in savings is the time involved in gathering the necessary components. However, these kits will typically offer advice on where to find the parts at reduced costs or even free.
DIY wind generators are available to supply power for homeowners who wish to supplement their power. From small kits to large kits, from complete all inclusive kits to technical information and details only kits, wind powered turbines can be built for a fraction of the cost of buying a commercially built wind turbine.
Before running out and buying a wind turbine kit there questions that should be answered to make sure it is feasible. Do you live in an area where there is enough wind to justify a wind turbine? Do you have a location to put a 20-30 foot tower? Does your local planning commission require permits? What are the local codes you must adhere to in order to build a wind turbine?
If you have answered those questions and made the decision to move forward with building a wind powered turbine, you need to determine how much power you hope to obtain from your wind turbine. If you live in an area with a steady wind source you could possible go completely off the grid, or perhaps you prefer to remain on the grid as a backup and sell any excess power you generate back to the power company.
Small DIY wind power kits are great for making wind powered generators. These generators can be used in workshops or to power only certain appliances in the home. Small kits are available that allow even areas with lower winds to capture energy for power use. Larger kits work better with higher winds and for going off the grid.
So you know you can put a DIY wind turbine in your yard and you know the size of turbine you want; now you just need to decide what kind of kit you want. Do you want one that is 'out of the box' ready to assemble and use or are you content with gathering the necessary parts before building your turbine?
For the homeowner who prefers not to have to find all the parts to build a wind turbine, the full kit is an excellent choice. Even though it is more expensive than the technical kit, it still saves an extreme amount of money when compared to buying a commercially built wind turbine. Everything needed arrives with complete instructions ready to be assembled.
Less expensive but more time involved are DIY kits that are diagrams and instructions only. These kits are very well detailed on what is needed to build a wind turbine along with diagrams and step-by-step details. The tradeoff in savings is the time involved in gathering the necessary components. However, these kits will typically offer advice on where to find the parts at reduced costs or even free.
DIY wind generators are available to supply power for homeowners who wish to supplement their power. From small kits to large kits, from complete all inclusive kits to technical information and details only kits, wind powered turbines can be built for a fraction of the cost of buying a commercially built wind turbine.
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