Technology moves fast & that is the reason I am bringing this to your attention, technology in the free energy sector is moving at a very fast pace due to climate change and rising oil & gas prices, Wind Turbines are constantly being improved and updated alonfg with Solar Energy,

New methods are being researched in the hope of one day finding the perfect Green Power solution, Magniwork believe they have found it!

Monthly, Quarterly or Yearly your utility bill is making a bigger hole your pocket , the time has come to put plans to action and grab back some of your hard earned cash from your utiity company and the recourses are now readily available,

Easy! as with everything in life the easiest route is to let someone else do the HARD WORK then copy them, so now its up to you, take action and follow it through and you will soon be reaping the benifits and not waking up worrying about the size of your next bill.

With the cost of fossil fuels continuing to rise & the threat of global warming becoming more apparent each day, Many of us are choosing to seek cheaper sustainable energy sources for our homes or businesses,while a Wind Turbine can be an option the cost of an off the shelf model is still quite expensive so why not build your own.

When you see Windmills what comes to your mind? Do you think of the Dutch countryside scattered with these structures? Do you think of the windmill-fighting Don Quixote, the fictional Spanish nobleman? Whatever comes to your mind, one thing is true; wind Solar Power is now a reality in many places. After decades of neglect, windmills are being adapted and changed in design to allow them to produce the needed energy that is so vital for life in the 21st century. Although used to turn a grinding stone that would be used to obtain flour for bread, Wind Mills are being for a completely different purpose today – to produce electricity through Wind Power. In California, there are more than 16,000 wind turbines that are run by windmills with huge rotor blades.

The exploration of wind power is not a new concept. Early, humans have always sailed the oceans even before the advent of the engines. Ships are driven by wind and for centuries, humans have used wind power to pump water and saw wood. Today, they are still used to pump water where power outages occur. In the 20th century the ease with which fossil fuels could be harnessed and the resultant greater power from these resources pushed wind power to the back seat. In the years following the use of fossil fuels, it seemed that this form of fuel was cheap ad plentiful and thus easily eclipsed Wind Solar Power. However, the 173 oil crisis changed the viewpoint of many and since then, wind solar power again came to light and has done that ever since.

From an environmental point of view, wind solar power clearly stands out and has taken on a new appeal. Wind and sunlight being inexhaustible were thus seen as the best alternative. In addition, they are also much easier on the environment and do not produce fearful weather and climate phenomenon as is seen with fossil explorations. Wind energy produces no chemical emissions whatsoever making it one of the most user-friendly Alternative Energy resources out there. So how much energy can a wind turbine produce? Wind energy varies as a cube of the wind speed. This means that when the speed of the wind doubles, the power provided is 8 times more. You can therefore see why a small increase in wind power can result in a massive boost of energy output. This is called the Cube law. To take advantage of the law, wind turbines are placed on hilltops where wind accelerates as it passes. Wind is just one of the many Alternative Energy sources that may preserve our environment from the effects of fossil fuels.

First lets take a look at how a Wind Turbine Works, the blades are just like Airplane propellers and wind passing through causes lift and the blades turn, the blades are connected to a drive shaft which turns an electric generator and so produces electricity, the electricity can either be stored in batteries ready for use or can be connected to the grid.

Some research will need to be done before you start as not everyone lives in a good position for a wind turbine. a heavily built up area could cause problems, It is advisable to check the wind speed in your area  and as a guide your average mean wind speed will need to exceed 5m/s to consider wind power as a supplement or replace your utility company.

Although you could purchase an Anemometer to monitor wind speed, checking with your local department of energy should be ok for domestic applications.

living in a high rural or flat area void of high buildings would be ideal if you are wanting to be energy self-sufficient and live off grid, but even if you could save 50% of your energy bill this will still amount to a big saving.

An average home will use around 9,000- 10,000 kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity each year so a wind turbine with a rating of 5-15 kilowatts should be ample, to check your exact usage either look at your electricity meter, utility bill or if still unsure phone your supplier.

Although mounting your Wind Generator on the roof could be an option there is some noise omitted so pole or tower mounting is advised, other advantages of this being wind speed at ground level is multiplied by 1.5 at around 35 feet which will treble your power output.

Additional Information

If you feel you would rather take some measurements of the wind speed at your home or business before you start you could purchase an Anemometer and check your wind speed over a period of time the Dwyer is a good model although depending on your budget could work out a little expensive, another option is to look on E-Bay.

As with any building work on your property you should always check with your local authority or government as you may need to submit plans before you start, likewise contact your electricity supplier and discuss with them the actions you will need to take, Most of all take action, have fun building your wind turbine and look forward to cheaper bills and a cleaner environment.

Buying a wind turbine is another option if you have the money to spare. Although going this option will take longer to start saving on your electricity bills.

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