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How Wind Turbines Produce Electricity
Windmills and wind turbines are certainly not new, even in the United States. The idea of using wind power to do a mechanical job such as pumping water has been around for centuries. Using wind power to create electricity is a newer concept, and one that is becoming more common everyday.
We’ve all seen pictures of giant wind farms, either offshore or out in some wind open spaces. They are capable of generating Megawatts of for use by residences, businesses and electrical power companies. There are smaller versions called wind turbines that don’t require such a large footprint and therefore are better suited for residential use. Let’s examine the basic parts of a wind turbine and see how you can use wind power to generate your own electricity.
A turbine consists of a few basic parts. The blades capture the kinetic energy of the wind and spin when the wind blows hard enough. The blades are precisely designed for optimal performance at certain wind speeds. Most small wind turbines won’t generate and usable electricity until the wind blows approximately 7 miles per hour.
The blades are connected to a shaft, and when the blades spin fast enough they can make the shaft turn. On some styles of wind turbines the shaft goes into a gear box which can increase the mechanical power the shaft can generate.
The shaft is connected to a generator, and when the shaft spins the generator changes the mechanical energy of the shaft into electrical energy. The generator can then supply electricity to run the lights and appliances in your home. Some generators can even store power for use later on.
This is a simplified view of how a residential wind turbine can work. You may be wondering “how can I use this information to create my own electricity from wind power”? The answer is, it’s easier than you think!
If you have the space, some extra elbow grease and a little free time you can build your own wind turbine.
The space required is really not all that much. You’ll need an area where you can erect a tower that’s high enough to catch the wind without obstruction from trees and other buildings. Before you begin any sort of activity, it would be wise to check with your local zoning board to see if they have any restrictions regarding erecting a wind turbine. Some units are capable of being mounted atop your roof, so that may be a better option for you.There are excellent manuals and guides available to help you build your own wind turbine, and this is where the elbow grease comes in. These guides make it possible for anyone capable of constructing ready-to-assemble furniture to build a wind turbine. Most guides also come with videos to further assist you, as well as forums where you can post a question and get an answer quickly if you get stuck.
If you’re tired of paying ever-increasing electric bills and are looking for a way to make a dent in YOUR bill while helping our environment at the same time, you should investigate building your own wind turbine. Take matters into your own hands and get a head start down the road to energy independence!
