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by Lance Jensen

Wind power generation can now be done from home. With the exponential population growth curve, our current level of sustainability without causing serious harm to the planet is no longer possible. This is why the time for wind power and solar power is now. All over the Internet, wind power generator kits are coming into mainstream.

Wind power and solar power, through the use of a battery bank, reduces your electricity bills, saves the planet, and is a superior supply of energy during power outages.

This article gives you a few things to consider first if you are looking to build a home wind power generator.

Farmhouses and houses that are spread over an acre achieve the greatest cost savings from a wind power turbine. Less homes and buildings are present to block the flow of wind.

You do not need a lot of wind, but you do need some. If you live in an area that has an average wind speed of less than 11 miles per hour, then you probably do not want to build a wind power generator.

One of the best things about solar and wind power generation at home is that you are no longer at the mercy of power companies and their power outages that routinely effect us all. By producing your own electricity, black outs are a thing of the past. Plus there is nothing like seeing the look on your neighbors faces when they are standing outside because their power is out and they see your power on.

A usual wind turbine has a tower and five blades that turn around a shaft. The height of the wind tower depends on the location of your home. If you barely get an average wind speed of 11 MPH then you will need a higher tower. If you live near the ocean where wind is constantly blowing, you can get away with a wind turbine that is not as high. The wind turbine then converts the wind energy into electricity you can use to power everything in your home. You can use a battery bank to store the power for later use.

If you are confused with the wind power terminology, this bit of information will help you. The terms, wind power generator, wind mills, wind turbines, and wind generators are all used to refer to the same machine.

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