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I have recently built three as a hobby. I have actually managed to lower my electric bill by almost 30% (I use only 2 of the generators). The first one I built was a true learning experience. I learned, a bit later, that the blades really need to be aircraft like.

Listed below are three sites that I know will get you started on the right path. Have fun, and feel free to write to me. I’ll give you the benefit of my experience, and hopefully, you can teach me something new too along the way.

Http://www.homemade-wind-generator.com/
http://www.mdpub.com/Wind_Turbine/index.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?Wind-Turbine-Generators-For-Home-Electricity&id=1419642

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A few years ago a coworker looked into this because they found out after they moved a mobile home onto their property that it was going to cost about $10,000 to have electric brought in. The wind turbine setup was also about the same price. Remember that your generator needs to be larger than your average load to charge batteries for when the wind does not blow. I am in Oklahoma where we have some of the best conditions for wind generation and still would need considerable storage.
I helped a friend build his own to power a storage/shop building. He did it cheap by getting an old windmill from a farmer for $100 including the tower. Bought a used truck alternator at Pick a part junkyard. For $25. The batteries and inverter cost another $500.