So a few months ago I announced to my friends and family that I was going to build a wind turbine. Seeing as how I’ve never been very handy yet can be quite tenacious, there were mixed predictions on my success. Truth be told it is not that hard to build a wind turbine on your own with the proper instruction manual and I’m not alone in being a homeowner who is sick and tired of paying the utility companies rising fees to the point of taking action. Renewable energy systems, like wind generators and solar panels, are now much more attainable and affordable than they used to be. It’s certainly not a 2-hour job to throw one of these together but with the proper instructions, and a good dose of tenacity, you can be assembling your own wind turbine pretty quickly.
I certainly wouldn’t recommend undertaking a project like this without a guidebook. And for anyone who has worked on a project with the assistance of an instruction book before, you know that all guidebooks are NOT created equal. Whatever you do, do not shop based on price alone. Search for value but also make sure that you find something that is simple to understand, preferably with plenty of illustrations. There are a ton of online resources, including forums, that can assist you in your quest to create your own wind turbine.
Wind generators are made up of four basic parts that should help you to get acquainted with their make-up. These include the batteries, towers, turbines and the propeller/tail assembly. The tools that you should have on hand for your project are fairly basic and you may not need to purchase anything special. Make sure you have wrenches, a drill and a saw for starters. Depending on which type of project you select, you may require additional tools but I’d wait until you take a look through your guidebook before making any purchases.
One component that you probably won’t be building from scratch, therefore will need to purchase, is the motor. Motors on wind turbines require very little maintenance so that should not be a huge concern. Expecting to do a little oiling and follow the manufacturer’s simple directions and you’ll have a more efficient running wind generator. Space is an issue also. If you haven’t done so already (this is one of the first things I did), take a walk outside and think about 1) where you’re going to build this thing, ie- work space, and 2) where you’re going to set it up. Depending on how much electricity you are seeking to generate, your turbine blades can reach up to 8 feet in diameter.
In the end, I put the doubters in their place and built my own wind generator. It’s not that difficult if you can follow directions and the whole thing pays for itself very quickly because I am now generating my own electricity. How cool is that? Pun intended. Building wind generators and solar energy systems is becoming increasingly popular these days and there are a few great products on the market to help consurmers do just that – affordably. Our site reviews several of these products to help take the guesswork out of DIY solar power and wind power projects.There’s plenty of fantastic information on there as well.
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