Should You Install a Build a Wind Turbine--generate Clean Green Power
Author: John Mowatt
Wind turbines are the best alternative energy source available at the present
time. They do not pollute the atmosphere and can generate a significant
part of our power needs. They even generate all of the power needed in some
parts of the world. The individual property owner can quite easily produce
enough power from the wind to satisfy 100% of requirements.
There are other interesting alternative energy sources. Solar power is one
method of power production which shows great promise and is being used increasingly.
Solar cells are however expensive and power output is limited. For this
reason solar power is presently an auxiliary power supply in most cases.
Nuclear power stations are widely used around the globe. The United Kingdom
and France generate a large part of their electricity supply this way. The
main obstacle to increased use of nuclear power is public distrust of this
method of power generation. The accidents at Chernobyl and Three mile Island
in particular have caused much fear and dislike for nuclear power generation.
Wind power is acceptable to most communities with the only undesirable feature
being the visual pollution caused by large areas covered with big turbines.
The addition of one or two turbines can make a home or farm independent
of the local power utility. Many suppliers now sell these turbines in all
areas. They are fairly costly unfortunately but over time will pay for their
cost and show a saving to the owner.
An alternative to buying a wind turbine is to build one yourself. This is
quite a simple project using plans with instructions which are available.
The cost is only a fraction of the price of a commercial wind turbine .
This technology was widely in use in rural areas in the 1930 to 1950s era.
Since then it has largely died out since modern consumers are less cost
conscious and will pay the power company rather than generate theit own
power.
At this time it is becoming increasingly obvious to most that we must find
less polluting ways to generate our power needs. Generating stations fired
by oil,gas and coal are heavy polluters. We need to move away from these
methods and instead generate clean,green power. Wind power is the most obvious
alternative at the present time. The individual consumer can do his part
by installing a wind turbine or more than one on his propery.
A home built wind turbine made from auto parts and a few odds and ends is
quite inexpensive and one or more of them can generate all or most of the
power needed. They can be roof mounted on a building or free standing on
their own tower. It is a misconception that continuous strong winds are
needed to generate electricity. Even a light breeze will spin the turbine.
Power can be stored in storage batteries till needed for use. Any excess
power generated can be sold to the local power company in many areas.
Wind turbine power generation is the best solution available to consumers
today. All of us who are concerned about the future of our planet need to
get aboard now by building or buying a wind turbine to provide some of our
power needs. The most inexpensive way to do this is to build your own turbine.
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