| Eco-friendliness and cost-efficiency are two | | | | structure does not have to be as tall. |
| MAJOR benefits of owning a home wind turbine. | | | | Since their early introduction, the blade |
| As these turbines harness the natural power of | | | | configuration and material has progressed |
| the wind, the absence of any chemical gasses is a | | | | significantly over the years. Now, more durable, |
| WONDERFUL thing about these power-generating | | | | lightweight blades make for a much more efficient |
| devices, making our Earth a much cleaner play to | | | | wind turbine, even in light winds. Mimicking the |
| live. | | | | appearance of an old windmill water pump, early |
| The home wind turbine performs it's job of | | | | wind turbine models were a five-blade design. |
| creating electricity by channeling wind into | | | | Modern technology teaches us, however, that the |
| generator. From atop a tall tower, three large | | | | aerodynamic three-blade design, like that of an |
| "fan" blades attach to a rotor, which turns to | | | | airplane propeller, is a far more efficient shape. As |
| power the generator. Much like a weather vain, | | | | the sizes of the structures themselves differ, so |
| the rotor of this turbine is equipped with a tail-fin | | | | is true of the blades, also depending on wind |
| to continually position it in the direction of the | | | | conditions. Another factor is your electrical needs. |
| wind. | | | | Do-it-yourself kits are even available to construct |
| Commonly, the generator is a electric motor. This | | | | one of this system at home. |
| motor has coils which circle around powerful | | | | Here are the advantages of owning a wind |
| magnets, thereby creating a charge of electricity. | | | | turbine. |
| Power cells (think giant rechargeable batteries) | | | | 1. You'll get certain tax exceptions. You're electric |
| accumulates energy which is then transformed | | | | bill will drop. |
| into electricity by an inverter to be utilized | | | | 2. You can "feed" your household electronic |
| throughout your residency. Home wind turbine are | | | | devices, supply water pumps, and charge |
| a favorite in the world of alternative | | | | batteries. |
| power-generating devices due to vast | | | | 3. This system is a GREAT friend to the Earth! |
| improvements in their superior motor technology. | | | | 4. Always have electricity, even when the power |
| The overall height of your system will be | | | | goes out. |
| contingent on wind conditions in your region. In | | | | 5. Become more self-sufficient with your energy |
| areas with light to moderate winds, a very tall | | | | sources. |
| structure is needed. If the area you live in is | | | | 6. Simple to operate. |
| prone to high winds, such as on the coast, the | | | | |