Googling the web, I was searching for eco friendly solutions for my house today when I learned that US annually produced six billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, 40% of which is by the electric power industry. And wind generated clean power is projected to displace 44 million tons of CO2 annually.
I knew before that electricity generation is the biggest source of air pollution in US and that I didn’t know that it was so drastic.
You can chech American Wind Energy Association’s web site for more detailed information on wind power facts.
As it is much more effective to generate clean energy with the new generation wind turbines, I’d suggest that together with solar power solutions, it should be made used for houses of whereever the geographic and climatic conditions are appropriate.
The working principle of a residential wind turbine is simple:
A wind turbine, installed on top of a tall tower, collects kinetic energy from the wind and converts it to electricity which is compatible with a home’s electrical system.
In a normal residential application, a residential wind power is supplemented with local utility since the wind speed can lag behind 7-10 mph and disable the output of the turbin. Unlike solar cells, wind turbines don’t have batteries, so the extra amount of energy – if the turbine produces more than the house needs- is sold to the utility.
Wind power solutions work best when certain conditions are met:
• If the house is spread over a big area (over one acre, for instance)
• The average wind speed in your area is around 11 miles per hour.
• If you need to draw water from outside on a regular basis
• If you need uninterrupted energy supply.
If your house meets the above conditions, the wind turbine can lower your electricity bill up to 90 percent. In the north where there is less need for air conditioning the utility bills can be really low. At the end of the day, depending on its cost, the amount of electricity you use, the average wind speed at your site, and other factors a small wind turbine can save you a considerable amount in the long run.
It can also be a perfect match for solar systems as a backup for long cloudy periods.
If you have a very narrow budget, I found today in that you can even build your own windmill with a few cheap items from your hardware store. It can be interesting, don’t you think? Clicking on the banner below, you can get a Earth4Energy Kit to follow the step by step guide to build your own wind turbine and pv panel.
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A small wind turbine is a good choice to save you electricity bill however you should choose a right one for you, the rated power, horizonal axis or vertical axis, the height of wind tower. Many factors should be considered.