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Frequently Asked Questions When Considering Using Wind Power for Your Home

Frequently Asked Questions When Considering Using Wind Power for your Home

 Due to the high cost of utility usage today coupled with the concerns of our environment by energy waste and pollution, many people around the world are taking a closer look into renewable energy solutions. One of the most popular topics on renewable energy solutions is wind power. Wind is an energy source that is free and constant and will never run out. Ways to harness this power for good use have been implemented down the time. With more efficient technology, one is able to harness all the free wind energy one would need and then some.

The #1 Question:

·        How much does it cost? Is all the equipment of a windmill expensive?

With patience, one could pick up all materials needed and build one for less than $200.00. Some of the materials can even be found for free.

·        How difficult is it to build?

Today?  Not very difficult at all with all the homemade wind generator resources out there. Find a set of plans that are easy, step by step instructions. Make sure there are plenty of diagrams and pictures. And make sure you can understand it. Terminology in layman’s terms obviously is the best. With all the proper pieces, your wind generator can be built in less than a day.

·        How much wind is needed?

Very light winds between 5-15 mph. There is a cut in range, when the blades are beginning to produce power and a survival range, the max wind speed it can handle before the blades “fly off the handle”

·        How much space do I need?

Wind generators that are homemade take up a small footprint. Using an old homeowners radio tower or TV antenna, many times these items are unnoticeable being now immune to our eyes as part of the landscape. If you are storing electricity in batteries, you will need the space of a small trunk to more if your windmill is larger.

·        How do I save money?

Obviously, the less power you have to buy from your local power company, the more you will save.

·        Can I make money by going to a wind generator?

Yes, if you live in a location that offers to buy your excess power. This is called net metering. Check with your local power company to see if they offer incentives such as net metering, credits or rebate programs.

·        Is it safe?

Energy in any form is inherently dangerous. Just as with any industry, there are hazards for those who work with wind energy, dealing with high winds, heights, and moving machinery such as the spinning of the wind turbine rotor. The damage caused by wind energy is evidenced everywhere. When wind kills, it is well known. Building your own wind generator is safe as long as you put safety 1st.

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How does wind power relate to life science?

I have a science fair coming up and I need to know how wind power relate to life science.

wind is related to life science because wind power creates energy and energy is what makes the world work now days. Also the wind helps life by moving spores which come from some plants, and if the spores fly then land it will grow a new plant life. also oxygen and wind to keep us cool when it is humid or hot. wind helps nature, human kind, animals and different types of life. so i guess since it helps life it's a part of life. oh! a clouds too.
P.S. i at least sould get some credit if you us this info.

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