| Domestic wind turbine is fast becoming one of | | | | that provides this information. For US residents, |
| the better choices for alternative source of | | | | you can try Weather Underground and if you are |
| electricity due to the rising cost of living and | | | | in UK, you can go for British Wind Energy |
| environmental concerns. Windmill/turbines can be | | | | Association website. In general, if you area enjoys |
| used to effectively supplement the energy needs | | | | wind speed up to 10 miles per hour, it is a good |
| of homes and help to reduce the reliance on | | | | locale. |
| power companies. Here we look at what you | | | | Turbines need a span of 5 meters from tip to tip |
| need to be mindful of in order to setup domestic | | | | in order to be effective. That means you need a |
| wind turbine for your home as well as how you | | | | big space to accommodate the system. The |
| can do-it-yourself. | | | | longer the wind blades, the more energy and |
| Using domestic wind turbine has its benefits and | | | | hence electricity it will produce. The optimum |
| disadvantages. Also, it may or may not be | | | | space you need is about one acre or more of |
| suitable for certain households depending on your | | | | land. Having said that, modern windmill also comes |
| locale and weather condition. Using windmill to | | | | in smaller sizes meant to be fitted on the roof. |
| generate electricity not only reduces our use of | | | | It will be great if you can totally eliminate the |
| dwindling fossil fuel, it also helps us save on | | | | need to stay on grid and rely totally on green |
| monthly utility bills and reduce carbon emission | | | | energy. However, due to the nature of wind |
| which contributes to global warming. | | | | which can be unreliable at times, it is good for you |
| In order for domestic wind turbine to be a viable | | | | to continue to stay on the grid to buffer for |
| solution to supplement your power needs, a | | | | periods when there are no strong winds. Of |
| location with enough wind is vital. Do a search on | | | | course, you can use solar power system as a |
| Google for "wind speed" followed by your area or | | | | supplement to complement it. |
| country and you should be able to find a website | | | | |