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Wind Energy - Wind Energy Information - The Benefits of Wind Power

Wind power kits, Alternators, Vertical Axis Wind Turbines and Wind Power Generation.

You don't have to live on the top of a high hill to harness wind power. Even in town, by fitting a wind turbine to your property, you could cut your domestic or small business electricity bill by up to 30%. Just about any location is a good location for the siting of wind power generators. Most of us have seen the huge wind turbines on 'wind farms' around the world, well now it's the time for residential wind turbines. It is advisable to check with your local town or city planning department before installing any home wind power equipment.

If you are buying a residential wind power unit then the supplier will generally be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy in your area. It usually only takes from half a day to a day to install a residential wind turbine.

As fossil fuels run out the previous disadvantages of wind power start to become less of a concern. Small wind power units are springing up in al sorts of locations. A unit like the Windsave Wind Turbine WS1000 or similar three bladed home wind turbine is a "Plug'n' Save" concept available from a number of wind turbine manufacturers designed for suse with most housholds. For around £1500 GBP ($3000 USD) including the price of a survey for suitability and installation by qualified wind power generator installation engineers. The engineers will connect the wind turbine directly to your household electrical supply - so you can start saving money from day one!

You don't have to know how to build a wind turbine, those days are long gone. Installing a residential wind power unit is now, more than ever, an easy and affordable option for almost every home.

How do wind turbines work? - Well with operating speeds from 100 to 800rpm full loaded electricity generated it delivered through a control box to your domestic mains electricity system without the need for batteries or complex wiring. The average home wind turbine generates around 1kW at 12m per second wind speed. Systems usually have a 2 year warranty and a life expectancy of ten years.