Your Questions About Wind Generators Home Use
Linda asks…
How to make a wind power generator at home?
I want to make a wind power generator to power things in my house. I want it to be able to power a small tv and DVD player.
admin answers:
To make this you will need a few things.
The generator, blades battery and inverter.
I have made three of them and I use them to power various things outside like lighting, pool pump and tv.
The best source of info for this is http://www.earth4energy.com. Thats where I got my blade designs from and learnt how to wire it up.. Its saving me some good money 🙂
William asks…
how would I make a wind generator?
I would like plans to make a wind generator for my home to run a few lights during a storm.
admin answers:
A motor is an electrical device that turns electrical energy into mechanical energy. I really don’t think that is what you’re after. You want to turn mechanical into electrical, right? Okay, in old cars, before they had alternators, they had generators. Snag one of these at a junk yard. It will charge a 12 volt DC battery. I have never done this, I am just theorizing as I type. Anywho, campers use 12 volt DC lighting as a back up. Heck even the fridges run on 12v, propane, NG, or AC. In theory, fabricate blades to this generator, with a voltage regulator and there you go. Actually, here is what I do. I used camping lighting that burns clean fuel and flashlights, but if you simply had an inverter, you could actually run a few things via you car. Another suggestion, a more serious one. Look at the way they make campers so self sufficient. 2 lighting systems, where one runs on AC and the other DC of 12 volt batteries. Not a bad idea for your house? They have there own battery charger, which you could put in your house, that keeps these batteries full whenever you are plugged into AC. Add a 12 volt light system to your storm center, add a camping stove with a small portable tank, vent the area. This stove could cook and serve as a source of heat. Get the fridge that runs on anything, what else do you need? Oh yeah, plans for a wind generator. Dragonfly Wind Generator. That’s what you are in need of. Perfect for residential.
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300 Watt Bicycle Generator 3/8″ Belt Drive Pedal Power Pulley Dynamo
 | This DC Generator can be driven by human power, wind power, or hydro. The 3/8" wide pulley has a 2 inch diameter. You will be able to mount this generator to a bike stand using an adapter mounting plate. | |
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Wind Power for Homes
The use of wind power as an alternative energy source has been steadily rising over the past five years. The year 2007 saw an exponential increase in wind energy development across the country, an increase of 45%. This figure incorporates the national energy development for large businesses but also wind power for homes and residential use. Many people are unaware of the degree of savings and profitability that are available when using wind power for homes and small businesses. Not only are the positive effects economical, but they are environmentally safe as well.
The use of wind power for homes and residences can save homeowners from fifty to ninety percent on their overall utility bills. Savings on the higher end of the spectrum are not uncommon. The initial investment can be a little pricey. The necessary kits for wind power for homes and residences can cost several thousand dollars. However, these investments are usually returned in the form of savings. Sometimes, wind power for homes and residential use can actually generate a profit. The wind turbines create and store the energy generated from the wind. If the energy stored is more than the energy needed to run the home, then the utility company will automatically purchase the excess energy. These profits are most common in areas with prime turbine placements (that is areas with unobstructed and high wind speeds).
Environmental groups are especially eager to promote the use of wind energy. It is widely considered to be a clean, safe, and highly renewable energy resource. This is even truer when comparing the environmental effects of wind energy to other fossil fuel based energy sources. Wind turbines produce no pollution, as they are a zero emissions energy source. A small residential wind turbine will offset approximately 1.2 tons of air pollutants and 200 tons of greenhouse gases, according to the American Wind Energy Association.
Wind power for homes, residences, and businesses does not come without protests. As can be expected there are some objections to this energy alternative, such as turbine placement and noise pollution. However, these objections are constantly being resolved as wind energy technology evolves and develops. Today, wind turbines are much quieter than the previous generation, and produce very little noise. The objections to the placement of the turbines will be a problem that is slightly more difficult to resolve. Since prime locations for wind energy development tend to be in the scenic areas (such as mountainsides, oceans, Oceanside, and open plains), the placement of the turbines continue to obstruct the aesthetics of the natural landscape.
Regardless of the objects and resolutions, wind energy is a clean and practical energy source. Wind power for homes and residential use is not only practical but extremely economical. With a small investment and a long term plan, wind power for homes can be profitable while allowing the homeowner an opportunity to do their part to save the environment.
Lomanco GT-12 Galvanized Turbines
 | The Lomanco 12-inch galvanized turbine fits any 7/12 roof pitch, meaning any roof that rises 7 inches for every 12 inches it runs. Constructed with .025-inch stamped galvanized steel, this exhaust vent is available internally and externally braced. It features permanently lubricated ball bearings. Ideal for residential or light commercial use, this galvanized turbine comes with a lifetime warranty. | |
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ALEKO 20W 30W Max Vertical Wind Turbine Wind Generator
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Every turbine is finely balanced.
Smooth rotation is ensured
Quiet in operation
Unique and purpose designed generator
The turbine spinning when other wind generators stall
Overall delivers more Ampere hours of power per day especially in low to average wind speed.
This is the one of the small size ALEKO vertical wind generator, can be around the home, farm, boat, business, or anywhere else where the power is needed.
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K3 Wind and Solar Mobile Charger (Green)
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Your Questions About Wind Turbine Technician
Donald asks…
What is a good company to work for as a wind turbine technician?
I am currently in a tech school to become a wind turbine technician and was wondering where should i go after i graduate in December?
admin answers:
I’ll show you a turbine technician. Fućked right?
Mary asks…
Where is a good school in the US for Wind Turbine Technicians?
I am going to school for Electrical Engineering Technology, but am interested in specializing or being certified for working with Wind Turbines. I live in Pennsylvania, but am willing to look anywhere in the country
admin answers:
You can learn how to build wind turbine on your own (it’s not so complicated…)
There are great guides on the net + movies in youtube that you can learn from.
If you want higher level guide – I would recommend you on the “Earth4Energy” guide that include step by step video.
You can read detailed review on the “Earth4Energy” guide here:
http://recomended-prods.com/earth4energy/review
Good Luck!
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GudCraft WM450 450W 450 Watt 24 Volt Wind Turbine Residential Wind Generator with Free Charge Controller CD5.0
 | GudCraft 450W Wind Generator is 450W 24 volt model with 3 blades. Fresh 2012 version just shipped from the factory. This is the latest design model. This item is new in the factory unopened box. Comes with Free Charge Controller CD5.0, instruction manual and 1-year warranty from purchase date. | |
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ALEKO WGV45W 30W Nominal 45W Maximum 24V Residential Vertical Wind Turbine Generator
 | This vertical version of ALEKO brand wind generator can be used around the home, farm, boat, business, or anywhere else where the power is needed.
This is a great working conversation piece to show the potential of what can be done with renewable energy today.
Not only is it perfect for battery maintenance, it can also be used to power remote lighting, laptops, communications equipment, signs, or nearly anything imaginable that is electronic in nature.
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American Educational Wind Turbine
 | Wind turbine. This exciting kit allows students to build and test a fully-functional wind turbine. The 10 page comprehensive guide was developed by the Kidwind Project and contains in depth information about history, turbine design, and wind energy. Students use a multimeter (included) to monitor how much power their wind turbine produces. For grades 6 to 12 and ages 11 to 18 years. | |
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Your Questions About Wind Turbine Generators For Sale
Joseph asks…
Can i convert a solar charge controller into a wind turbine charge controller?
I am building a wind generator and it turns out the system needs a charge controller. There a some on sale but I’d rather build or modify one myself. I pulled one out of a solar lamp. It has two ports, one for the input, whose input voltage range was 6-12v and and the other, output, with 6 volt output.The lamp used a 4 volt battery. However, the generator is a 30 volt ametek (capable of supplying up to 28 volts on a good windy day), and the battery am going to use as a bank is a 12 volt UPS one. Am just wondering if this controller will deliver on my wind turbine system, and where to connect the dummy load because I’ve heard solar controllers don’t use dummy loads yet they are essential on wind turbine systems. Thanks
admin answers:
A solar lamp will likely simply be a small voltage regulator, not a good choice. I would use a power FET, a zener diode, two transistors, a capacitor and maybe some resistors but then again, I’m an electrical engineer and actually know what I’m doing.
The UPS batteries are lead acid batteries which you can buy for about $12.
I think, you should stop and get an education before you hurt yourself.
Richard asks…
Where to find detailed info: Alternate Energy connection to National Electric Grid?
I am interested in locating detailed equipment & system information on how Alternate Energy producers (e.g. Windfarms, HydroElectric, private turbines, etc.) go about connecting their generating source to the US national Electric Power Grid, and sell off their excess electricity capacity. What current Federal and State (e.g. California) regulations exist that encourage or require the major energy companies to purchase that excess electricity if available and meeting Voltage specifications?
admin answers:
Suggest you look at the American Wind Energy Association web site: awea.org
Large renewable energy facilities, such as large wind power plants, must meet the same interconnection requirements as a large power plant. Additionally, due to the nature of most wind turbine generators, there are some other requirements defined in FERC 661-A, that impact wind farm interconnection.
Sale of produced electric power is a very complex process that is highly dependent on the grid operator and the electric power transaction processes for a given regional reliability organization or independent system operator.
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ALEKO® WGV1200 1KW 1000W Nom 1200W Max Residential Commercial Vertical Wind Turbine Generator
 | This vertical version of ALEKO® brand wind generator can be used around the home, farm, boat, business, or anywhere else where the power is needed. Use wind energy to generate electricity and charge into storage battery group. Through the multi-voltages power supply system, the electricity can be changed into DC and AC used for illumination, home appliances, communication devices and electric tools. Not only is it perfect for battery maintenance, it can also be used to power remote lighting, la | |
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Wind Power Facts
Wind power usage is on the rise as industry leaders and residential owners are discovering this cost-efficient and environmentally friendly energy alternative. In 2007 alone, the United States expanded its wind power generation by 45%. The American Wind Energy Association, along with many environmental and special interests groups, is dedicated to providing interested parties with wind power facts and information to help promote the use of wind energy.
The US wind power industry spans approximately thirty-four states and generate approximately one percent of the total national energy supply. This one percent represents nearly 4.5 million homes that are powered by wind power. As far as wind power facts and estimates for 2008, the year is expected to render a strong performance that could rival 2007. However, the proliferation of wind energy production is highly dependent on tax credits and business incentives for the wind power industry. Current incentives and estimates are scheduled to terminate at the end of the year.
Wind power facts and estimates are consistently touting the cost efficiency of wind energy as an energy alternative. Residences with wind energy conversion capabilities find significant reductions in their overall utility bills. It is not uncommon for households using a combination of wind energy and purchased energy to see a reduction of fifty to ninety percent on their electric bills. Although the initial investment in wind energy conversion may be steep, wind power facts show that the installment of wind turbines and generators will payoff and may even become profitable. Wind turbines in prime locations, receiving greater unobstructed wind speeds, can produce a surplus amount of energy which is then automatically purchased by the utility company. In this manner, wind power can be directly profitable to owners.
Wind power is globally recognized as a clean and safe energy alternative, much more so than other alternative energy supplies that are fossil fuel derived. However, wind power facts and estimates are constantly changing to accommodate for the quickly evolving wind power technology. What were once considered environmental problems, are being solved and altered in the most unobtrusive ways. For example, it was once true that wind turbines and wind energy generation was quite noisy. Todays wind turbines that incorporate modern technology and engineering are much quieter or are placed in isolated locations. What has remained consistent in wind power facts and information is the cleanliness of production and the renewal of the energy resource.
Theoretically speaking, there is enough wind power in the United States to fulfill all of the nations energy needs. With such a clean and cost-efficient energy alternative at our disposal, it would be practical and economical to research and seriously consider the extended use of wind power.
A Wind Turbine Recipe Book
 | A Wind Turbine Recipe Book (Jan 2009 English Units edition)
This is the latest edition of Mr. Piggott's 'axial flux windmill plans' as used in the courses he teaches worldwide. The Recipe Book replaces his older plans 'How to Build a Wind Turbine' (2005).
The Recipe Book is a much better structured document than the older 2005 plans. Rather than evolving 'organically' it is carefully planned to include six different sizes of turbines. Each section offers general advice combined with specific d | |
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Cyber Model 100 Wind Generator Kit
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Your Questions About Wind Turbines Oklahoma
Sandra asks…
how much electricity does a big wind generator create?
i have seen big wind generators in western Oklahoma and southern California and New Mexico just how much electricity does one of those make during the course of one day and would one be enough for just one house
admin answers:
Worlds largest wind turbines generate over 7 megawatt (some with power output of 10 megawatt are in development).
That is enough power for several hundred houses.
Ken asks…
OKLAHOMA REDNECK IN NEW YORK CITY…?
A Redneck from Oklahoma walked into a bank in New York City and
asked for the loan officer. He told the loan officer that he was
going to Paris for an international redneck festival for two weeks
and needed to borrow $5,000 and that he was not a depositor of the
bank.
The bank officer told him that the bank would need some form of
security for the loan, so the Redneck handed over the keys to a new
Ferrari.. The car was parked on the street in front of the bank.
The Redneck produced the title and everything checked out. The loan
officer agreed to hold the car as collateral for the loan and
apologized for having to charge 12% annualized interest.
Later, the bank’s president and its officers all enjoyed a good laugh
at the Redneck from the south for using a $250,000 Ferrari as
collateral for a $5,000 loan. An employee of the bank then drove the
Ferrari into the bank’s private underground garage and parked it.
Two weeks later, the Redneck returned, repaid the $5,000 and the
interest of $23.07. The loan officer said, “Sir, we are very happy
to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very
nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked
you out on Dunn & Bradstreet and found that you are a Distinguished
Alumni from the University of Oklahoma, a highly sophisticated
investor and multi-millionaire with real estate and financial
interests all over the world. Your investments include a large
number of wind turbines in the Oklahoama Panhandle. What puzzles us
is, why would you bother to borrow $5,000?”
The good ‘ole Okie replied, “Where else in New York City can
I park my car for two weeks for only $23..07 and expect it to be
there when I return?”
admin answers:
Bahahahaha… Love it… Southern people really know their way around the world (:
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GudCraft 900W 900 Watt 12 Volt Wind Turbine Residential Wind Generator
 | GudCraft 900W Wind Generator is 900W 12 volt model with 3 blades. Fresh 2012 version just shipped from the factory. This is the latest design model. This item is new in the factory unopened box. Comes with instruction manual and 1-year warranty from purchase date. | |
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GudCraft 900W 900 Watt 12 Volt Wind Turbine Residential Wind Generator
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Wind Power Energy
Wind power energy is growing in popularity. In the year 2007, wind energy generation increased in the United States by 45%. The year 2008 is projected to do the same. Growing concern over environmental issues and the public depletion of fossil fuels leaves many people searching for an economical and practical solution to the energy crisis. Over the past five years, wind power energy has begun to fill the supply and demand gap for energy. In fact, it is estimated that the United States has enough wind power energy to meet the entire nations energy needs.
Wind power energy projects span over thirty five states in the nation. Last year, the United States was one of the worlds leading generators of wind energy, and the energy generated powered millions of homes. Denmark leads the world with energy generation. Due to its relatively small population and great ability to generate, the country was able to supplement a vast amount of its energy needs with wind power energy. All around the world, national and local governments are creating and enacting aggressive energy policies. With the intention to reduce the cost of energy and find a clean alternative, wind power energy is expected to expand exponentially.
Wind energy is a zero emissions energy source, and the wind turbines produce no chemicals or pollution. In fact, over the course of a single residential turbines lifetime, the turbine can offset several tons of pollution that would otherwise be caused by conventional energy means. Additionally, wind power energy is incredibly economical. Residential turbines and turbines used to power small businesses can find a decrease of fifty to ninety percent on their utility bills. These wind turbines can also generate a pretty hefty profit for the turbine owners. When the energy generated from the turbines exceeds the energy needed to power the electric grid of the desired location, the local utility company will automatically purchase the excess energy. For turbine owners with turbines in prime locations, this profit can be quite large.
As the supply and demand for conventional energy diverge, people are turning to alternative energy solutions and are looking for an affordable and environmentally friendly option. The state and national governments in the United States are working diligently to promote energy programs to help solve the growing crisis. Some small business owners and residences are taking the initiative and producing their own energy. Investors looking for a great return in a budding market should seriously consider wind power energy initiatives. The available tax credits and affordability of wind generators make the offer appealing.
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