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Does a home made wind turbine really work?

30 September, 18:12, by homemadejoe Tags: , ,

Feeling a little creative and thinking about creating your own wind turbine? Not so fast, there are a lot of things to consider when creating your own wind generator. If you don’t want to waste precious money then here are some points to ponder when building your own.

The first question that may enter your mind when attempting to build home made wind turbines is if it really works? Why waste effort on something that will not benefit you in anyway right? The answer is yes it does work, but this answer does not come with a guarantee though. It will work if it is carefully researched and executed, so a great deal of effort and dedication is required to pull it off.

A suggested initial move is to research your material thoroughly. You can consult literature about the subject but the best way to really know is to talk to people who have engaged in this endeavor. Forums and studies are available all through out the net so you can start there. From here you can view failed and successful attempts and try to come up with a concept of your own. Why waste money in trial and error when you can learn from the mistakes of others?

A little planning can make the difference between a successful creation and a failed attempt. This is definitely true in this case because you have to plan a whole lot before you can even think of applying it. Some things that you must consider are the: Site where you will build, the tower that will hold your turbines, anemometers, generators, rotors, etc. Having the right tool for the job can make your home made wind turbines work for you like a charm!

Basic need to know about building includes having an appropriate building spot when constructing any structure. This is the first and most important thing that you must consider when building a wind generator. Select a spot that can let your machine be exposed to as much wind as possible, probably high altitude areas for optimum efficiency. Also select surfaces that can best hold your tower, unstable foundations can bring your whole construction down and you wouldn’t want that.

Another thing to consider is the structure of the tower itself. Design a structure that can effectively hold your rotors and place. Do not just settle for designs that may be stylish in physical appearance but cannot deliver results when it comes to durability. Also ponder about the size of each tower. Will you build a big one? Or will you go with quantity and settle for more towers? It’s up to you.

There are a lot more technical aspects to consider but settle for the basics first and you’ll be all set. There is still a great deal of work to be done but if you are able to start it correctly and effectively, you would not need to worry about these aspects in the future.

So do home made wind turbines really work? Yes! But it is going to be up to you to make it work. Having a smart, realistic and full proof plan can point you in the right direction and bring you closer to creating your own energy source.

Can you store electric power from a wind turbine?

22 September, 18:09, by homemadejoe Tags: , ,

Indulge yourself in the wonder that is wind energy! This form of power is an efficient alternative source of energy that can make any household self-sufficient and is fast becoming the most popular option when it comes to providing energy for small homes.

This structure can be of great help to rural areas that are not within the scope of electric grids. Since their energy sources are limited, they can finally turn to a solution that can help them get electricity where they need it the most.  Even people who are on the grid itself use this technology when given a chance since using homemade wind turbines as an alternative energy source is a wonderful way to save up on electric bills.

This contraption can be a great substitute for solar panels during the rainy days.

Since off grid residents tend to use solar powered equipment, they are left helpless during storms and cloudy days. Having homemade wind turbines can really be a lot of help during those days. They can even work the storm to their advantage and increase productivity with these machines.

How does a wind generator work? This machine draws the wind’s momentum and slows it down with the use of its wind turbines. This gathered energy is then used to turn a generator that is stored inside to produce electricity. Power generated from these structures can depend upon the strength of the wind and the structure of the turbine itself

But what happens during those times when wind is not available? Is the technology simply rendered useless? Can electricity generated from these homemade wind turbines be stored?  This has been the problem for most wind generated power sources since the wind does not always go on par with electricity needs. Times of day that require a huge amount of energy consumption is when wind velocity is at its lowest. So what can you do about it?

Since more power is required to operate huge industries, larger vessels are required to store energy. Thus companies are now developing media that can help them store wind energy. For normal energy storage in small environments such as households you can use storage devices such as vehicle batteries. Using devices like these can help you maximize windy days by storing energy to help you during non windy days.  In general, the concept of storing wind energy is in fact possible. It would be more effective to be able to stack up on energy so that you can direct it when you want and how you want it.

The power of the wind is in the palm of your hand. Never run out of power again. This energy source may run low sometimes, but it will never truly dissipate and it is everywhere. This is an infinite energy source that will outlive everybody from this world. Take advantage of this energy source now! Not only will you harness energy the natural way but you will also save money in the process.