MICRO WIND TURBINES

Micro wind turbines vary from 0.5 kw to 100 kw capacity. Typically, a wind turbine will produce about 600 kwh per month with a yearly average wind of 6.26 m/s; making the micro wind turbine adequate for an average home use.

An entire farm will often function sufficiently with 100kw unit making the small wind power units enough from most residential applications. All of this of course is dependant on your wind power availability of your location. 

The small wind power turbine uses wind energy to convert it to electrical power.  The cost savings is great after the initial investment compared to conventional electricity. 

When considering using wind energy it is best to first work out a home energy budget; this will help you determine the size of wind turbine you will benefit most from.

When selecting from the wind turbines available you will want to first estimate the annual wind energy you will want to receive from your unit as well as the wind speed and steadiness you have available.

Additionally you will need to look at the system for maximum and minimum operational wind speeds for safety and effectiveness. This will all be imperative in selecting the best wind power turbine for your personal use.

Understanding just how micro wind turbines work will also help in you’re choosing the right one for your home. The small wind power turbine uses horizontal axis upwind designs with two or three fiberglass blades.

The larger the blade area, the more wind energy that can be collected. The speed of the wind increase in higher elevations; this is important in positioning your wind turbine.

Make the structure of the tower out of steel rather than aluminum if at all possible to withstand strong winds in a storm and never mount a wind turbine to the roof of your house.

The noise and vibration will make it difficult to live with and it just may draw lightening strikes!

Wind power has come along way over the years and is one of the fastest growing alternative energy sectors around the world.

The advanced technologies available combined with governmental sponsored grants and assistance makes it a great investment for your home and the environment.

This is the perfect time to cash in on the savings that you will see on your electricity bill and the benefits of reducing your dependence on foreign oils for electricity generation.