Wind Powered Generators – Alternative Energy You Can Rely On

The use of wind powered generators has become more and more popular with the rising costs of utility bills. Setting up one of these generators is easy and a small unit can be built for as little as $200.

However, before jumping in with both feet, you need to determine if using a wind powered generator is the right solution to your energy needs.  In order to determine is the wind generator is going to be cost effective, you need to know average wind speed for your area. A general rule is the average wind speed needs to be 10mph or greater for the wind generator to be cost effective. If not, I recommend you look into solar energy.

Let’s assume that we meet the wind speed requirements and we are ready to get started. There are different routes that you can go. The first is to buy your own wind powered generators. A wind generator large enough to provide enough energy to power and average sized home can run anywhere from $6,000-$22,000. These types of wind generators can reduce your utility bill by as much as 90% and can pay for itself in about 8-10 years.

The next option you have is to build your own wind powered generators. Materials you will need to get started consist of the following:

DC Power Motor

Body Assembly

Blades to Collect the Wind Energy

Tail Assembly

A Hub to Connect the Propeller to the Motor

A Tower

A Battery Bank

Nuts and Bolts

Miscellaneous Hardware

Don’t worry if this sound like a lot. Most of the materials that you will need can be found online or at your local hardware store.  Doing a project like this yourself can save you a ton of money and a small unit can be built for as little as $200

For those that feel that building wind powered generators is overwhelming, don’t worry. There are guides available that walk you through the process step-by-step.