Home wind turbines are springing up everywhere now, mainly because people are starting to see the tangible benefits of installing them. Both homes and businesses embrace this technology as an alternative source of energy that is not only green, but everlasting. With so much uncertainty around us, such as fluctuating energy costs and financial turmoil, it has now become necessary to look for renewable energy sources, such as home wind turbines, even for homes.
Benefits of domestic wind turbines
The advantages are obvious. In addition to helping businesses and families save on utility bills each month, the use of wind power reduces our reliance on fossil fuels. Wind power is free, while oil is not, so electricity generated from burning fossil fuels is subject to oil price fluctuations. Additionally, burning fossil fuels emits heat and carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming.
Domestic wind turbines used to be very bulky and required a large space for their installation. Not anymore, there are installations that can be done on rooftops and take up zero land. Although most of the time, the use of turbines will not completely eliminate the need to rely on power companies, it is well worth the effort. Some homes combine the use of wind and solar power for a complete renewable energy solution.
Costs and availability of components.
Home wind turbine installation does not cost thousands of dollars. In fact, you can have a DIY windmill for under $200. This is possible because many of the necessary components are now available at your local hardware store or on the Internet. What you really need is a step-by-step guide to help you build your first wind power system.
Is your house suitable for the wind energy system?
If you have a land space of an acre or more, it is perfect for such systems where you can install larger wind blades to increase power generation. But as I mentioned, you can still install the smaller ones on ceilings.
Wind availability, obviously, and wind speed are crucial for efficient power generation. You can find out the wind speed in your area by doing a quick Google search. Generally, a wind speed of 10 miles per hour or more is sufficient.