| Electric power generated by the wind is recognized as | | | | windmill which runs an electric generator rather than a |
| one of the most efficient and cost effective forms of | | | | water pump. On a smaller scale, a wind generator can |
| renewable green energy available for everyday use. | | | | really be a viable option for anyone with a small land |
| From an environmental point of view, with nearly 90% | | | | holding who wishes to reduce those huge power bills |
| of all electricity generation still coming from polluting | | | | or who wants a little slice of 'energy independence'. |
| sources of energy such as coal, you can help to | | | | Commercial wind turbines have been around for quite |
| reduce the impact of global warming by switching all or | | | | a few years and although very efficient and well |
| part of your home or business electricity requirements | | | | designed, the initial up-front cost can put many people |
| to environmentally friendly wind power. | | | | off. Alternatively, do it yourself or DIY wind generator |
| With the ever increasing cost of all forms of energy, | | | | designs and systems have also become increasingly |
| more radical commentators are even talking about the | | | | available over the last few years. As many home |
| coming energy crises and how this may lead to | | | | handymen have found, the parts required for a wind |
| energy wars. Imagine trying to run your house or | | | | power system are not that complex and many can be |
| business without power or with very unpredictable | | | | sourced from the local hardware store, auto parts |
| power supplies. Some countries have been trying to | | | | suppliers and surplus stores. |
| deal with this problem for many years and without | | | | Like me, you may consider yourself a bit of a |
| reliable clean energy, what many of us take for | | | | handyman. With any DIY project you undertake, the |
| granted in our daily lives will become increasingly | | | | key ingredients for success are planning, tools and skill |
| difficult to maintain. | | | | level. There are quite a few DIY wind turbine system |
| In some countries including Australia, the United States | | | | designs on the market and most of them include |
| and some European states, cities and local councils | | | | detailed concise instructions and in some cases, video |
| have risen to the challenge and have established | | | | supplements. It is simply a matter of shopping around |
| substantial 'wind farms' to augment more traditional | | | | and checking out what other people are saying about |
| forms of power generation. A wind farm consists of a | | | | a particular product. |
| series of wind turbine towers which are essentially a | | | | |