Build a Wind Turbine--Generate Clean Green Power

Title: Build a Wind Turbine--Generate Clean Green Power

Author: John Mowatt

Article:
The best source of alternative energy at present is undoubtedly
the wind turbine. Non polluting,they can generate most of our
power requirements.They are in fact the primary souce of
electric power in some areas of the world.The individual
consumer can quite easily generate 100% of his power needs from
the wind.

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.

You can build a wind turbine yourself rather than purchasing
one. 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 must replace them with clean green power
generation. 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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