Benefits of a Home Wind Turbine

Home wind turbine technology has come a long way in recent years. Home wind turbines have been installed in almost every state as well as Canada and Mexico. Most homes with a single wind turbine will see a decrease in electric utility costs from 20 to 80 percent depending on the type of system installed and the area of the country. Homes located in windy locales and homes that do not have central air conditioning will see the greatest savings in utility costs following the installation of a home wind turbine system.

Home wind turbine operation generally requires sustained wind speeds of at least 10 mph. Excess power generated by the wind turbine is not stored so, if wind speeds are not sufficient to generate power, electricity must be purchased from the local utility. However, if the turbine generates more power than needed, the excess electricity is automatically sold to the local utility. Which means that not only will you save money on power bills, but actually make money from the electricity company.

The use of a home wind turbine is best suited to suburban and rural homes since it is installed atop an high tower. The height of the tower depends on whether there are any nearby obstacles such as tall buildings or trees. A turbine positioned well above objects on the ground will be able to take advantage of maximum wind velocity, thereby generating more power than a turbine closer to the ground. Despite the reliance on high wind speeds to operate, wind turbines operate quietly with virtually no maintenance.

A variety of systems are available on the market. Turbines with smaller rotors and blades can be installed on short towers; however, these systems will not generate as much power. A full sized system requires a larger, taller tower, but will generate the maximum benefit in energy savings. The price, with installation, can range from $5,000 upwards of $20,000. Most systems come with a 5 to 10 year warranty and consumers can expect a new system to last up to 20 years.

The other option is to find a DIY project for you r home wind turbine - this will not only save on set up costs, but will repay it's installation costs even faster.

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