Home Windmills – How to Go Green With Home Windmills

October 18, 2011 By

Home Windmills How to Go Green With Home Windmills

Think of home windmills and you probably think of a little ornamental one sat next to a garden gnome, or picture a huge Dutch style building dominating the panorama at the end of the garden. The modern home windmill however lies somewhere in between but has a benefit which can alter the way you live and impact how hard your annual salary is hit at the end of the year.

Saving money and saving the environment. two major issues in today’s world climate. The talk of global recession runs on, as does the consequences of the impact that modern life has had on Mother Earth. Fossil fuels are running out, the energy being produced is not clean enough or efficient enough and that is placing strain on everything. The economy and the planet.

Home windmills can help by playing a major role in both categories. when it comes to saving money, a homemade wind turbine can drastically slash your electricity bill, by replacing the source from which you derive your electric. these efficient, wind gathering instruments can save you money by providing the electricity to run all of your domestic appliances, leaving you spare cash to spend elsewhere.

Because it is a free, natural source of energy, it means that it is clean, green and environmentally friendly. There’s no waste of energy, there’s no subsidiary release of harmful gasses released into the air. The wind turbine does a quiet and efficient job, helping to save the planet.

Best of all, home windmills can be constructed at home. with a few simple guidelines to follow, plans are available on the internet, you can shop and construct your own little electricity power station in your back garden. it is nothing more complicated than a small modern wind turbine which will give you free and clean, renewable energy.

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AFP: Brave Uchimura leads Japan in world qualifying

October 14, 2011 By

AFP: Brave Uchimura leads Japan in world qualifyingBrave Uchimura leads Japan in world qualifying

TOKYO — World all-around gymnastics champion Kohei Uchimura battled against a fear of recurring leg cramps as he powered Japan to a lead in men’s qualifying at the world championships in Tokyo on Sunday.

Japan, bidding to steal the men’s team title from China, wowed home fans as they edged past the United States to lead the first day, with Uchimura topping the individual standings.

China, who have won the past four world men’s team titles as well as the 2008 Beijing Olympic gold, are not due to perform in qualifying until the final session on Monday.

Philipp Boy, last year’s runner-up to Uchimura, used his all-around skills to help Germany into third after they performed in Sunday’s last session.

The best eight countries from the two qualifying days will reach the team final on Wednesday and also book berths at the 2012 London Olympics.

The 22-year-old Uchimura, heavily favoured to win an unprecedented third consecutive all-around title, felt strange sensations in both calves after scoring above 15 points on high bar.

“My legs were in such a terrible state that I wasn’t sure if I could go on to the next floor exercise,” he said.

“But I risked it… without warming up, because I felt like I was getting cramps. I’ve never done that before. I didn’t get them but it was close.”

He topped the day’s parallel bars table with 15.391 as Japan beat the United States 364.291 to 361.583. Germany, third last year with the United States right behind them, collected 353.532.

At a training camp last month, Uchimura sprained his right ankle while performing with leg cramps on the floor. the injury has healed but he was hit by a sudden muscle pain again in training last Tuesday.

“I guess I tend to strain my body a bit more in competition than usual and it might have put some burden on my legs.”

John Orozco led the US team’s scoring with the day’s second best individual total of 90.532, while US champion Danell Leyva, 19, was third on 89.848, behind Uchimura on a total of 92.256.

This means Jonathan Horton, the all-around bronze medalist last year, will not make the individual final on Friday because each team can only field two gymnasts.

“I won’t have a chance to try to beat Uchimura because these guys (Leva and Orozco) are awesome but I will put my 100-percent effort in the team final,” Horton said.

“It is hard to be in the first session on the first day but when you compete with Japan, I think we had an advantage already because we had a big crowd cheering and it makes you feel important.”

Uchimura said it was too early to say if Japan’s solid performance would pressure China.

“We did all we could do today despite some mistakes which would make us improve toward the final,” he said. “I’m confident we will win the gold.”

The Japanese men, 2004 Athens Olympic champions, have trailed right behind China since 2007.

Their last world title came 33 years ago in 1978 before their dominance in men’s gymnastics ended.

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Best way to save energy is to value it

August 26, 2011 By

Aug 17, 2011 

In the coming decades, the UAE hopes to dramatically decrease its energy consumption. this is a noble goal.

It is also an increasingly unlikely one, especially if residents never learn the value of the resources they consume. this week’s news that the Government of Dubai will freeze the price of power for “years” may save consumers money. but it will send the wrong message on conservation.

As The National reported on Monday, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that the Supreme Council of Energy, the body responsible for setting the emirate’s energy policy, has decided to proceed with this plan despite a rise in the cost of natural gas.

In the near term this move will win praise from consumers. but such a magnanimous gesture may backfire over time.

Freezing, or reducing, the price of energy will inevitably lead to complacency among consumers, and drive power providers deeper into the red in the same way it has for the Emirates’ northern oil companies.

It is a situation that had already raised concerns among the authorities in the capital, where the price for water has been unchanged since 1995 and for electricity since 2005. Since January, utility bills mandated by Abu Dhabi’s water and electricity regulator have been highlighting the true cost of power generation – a move aimed at raising awareness so that people will remember power isn’t free.

Electricity and water bills in Abu Dhabi and Dubai remain low in comparison to other major international cities, but consumers in both emirates continue to take this for granted. The UAE does, after all, have one of the world’s largest carbon footprints for good reason.

Reducing this footprint will come with education and policies that inspire conservation, not reward waste. Installing smart metres, already a success all over Europe, could ensure that customers pay for only what they use. Tiered payment systems could also reward those who use less.

Cheaper power may make sense in tough economic times, but over the long term it will do little to reduce our energy consumption.

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Residential Wind Turbine Ohio

August 3, 2011 By

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Question by ducky: Can wind turbines work in places where there isn’t much wind?

Can wind turbines work in places with little to no wind, or in place where it’s not super windy, but there is some wind?

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Answer by Vulcanus
Yes – it’s one reason they’re so big – they catch whatever wind there is. But it’s always best to find some gap in the mountains where that wind is howling through. Makes for good juice!

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Article by Nadine Brown

Nearly everybody is aware of what a wind turbine is and the way they produce energy, yet for those which don’t know I will explain. If you envision a plane propeller seated atop a tall tower, this is precisely what a turbine looks like. When the wind blows the turbine the blades make the rotor whirl and the movement of the rotor causes the generator within the turbine crank out power. Inside the power generator are many magnets and loads of copper wire, which produces electricity. It is a rather simple system.

Naturally for the turbine to operate there will have to be wind. The normal height for wind turbines is 30 meters, which allows them to utilize the more powerful winds that take place at that height. The consequence of the stronger wind at that elevation is that the turbines produce more electricity. Obviously there should be enough wind to make electricity from the outset. Prior to an installation of turbines is designed, detailed analysis of wind patterns for the intended site is reviewed. One excellent location is in coastal zones because there are generally consistent wind patterns in these places. Of course, the wind can change its direction which presents another drawback for wind turbines. Nonetheless the design is incredibly clever and they are built so that the rotor turns toward the wind, enabling them to capture the wind from any direction.

Because of their efficient design, turbines can generate a lot of power that can be utilized for domestic or commercial applications. You can also store the electricity into batteries for when there is no wind. While they can certainly produce a lot of electricity, they’re not cheap at all and getting back your introductory investment on one may take many years. Unlike other green energy methods, wind turbines will continue to work 24/7, providing there is wind. In locations that experience many hours of darkness during some months, turbines may be a much better green solution as compared to solar panels. Another great thing about wind turbines is that they’re eco-friendly as they produce absolutely no pollution. The standard sources of hydro, which includes nuclear reactors, create incredible pollution that could be reduced by turbines. Another advantage is that turbines are harvesting energy from a regularly renewing source. There is no risk of turbines not having enough propulsion.

As with nearly anything there are some down sides of using wind turbines for energy. They’re certainly not a pretty sight, specifically because they’re so big. Many government authorities choose to put wind turbines on seaside areas and out to sea because of the large amounts of wind in these types of areas, but many people protest saying that they blight the surroundings. Noise pollution is another complaint due to the friction of the rotor going up against the shaft when it spins. While good for meeting the needs of humans, they can be harmful to birds and bats. Bats specifically are susceptible, simply because their sonar system is disrupted by the rapid movement in the air. There are no figures on how frequently this happens, however.

The overall benefits of wind turbines seem to over-shadow the disadvantages at the moment. With suitable planning they can be very useful and effective.

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How Do Wind Turbines Actually Work?

July 10, 2011 By

Many households and small businesses are turning to renewable energy solutions in order to lower electricity bills and help the UK lower carbon emissions. There are a number of options available, with solar PV panels and ground source heat pumps growing in popularity throughout Britain. However the UK is the windiest country in Europe, and wind power is the natural choice for many individuals considering an investment in green technology.

The UK government already generates significant energy from offshore and onshore wind farms, but generally businesses, farms and country estates are not situated in typical high wind speed areas. For sites in moderate wind speeds, most villages and small towns, a small domestic wind turbine could significantly lower energy bills while owners could benefit additionally from the government’s Feed-In Tariff scheme.

Small, domestic wind turbines operate in a similar way to the giant wind turbines in large wind farms. Large rotor blades rotate around a central hub, which is connected to a gear box that drives a generator. These are located inside what is known as the nacelle, which can be seen behind the rotating blades. All electrical components are housed inside the nacelle which sits on top of either a cylindrical tower or a lattice tower, depending on the manufacturer. This type of turbine is known as ‘horizontal axis’.

Tower height can range from 10m to 30m, with 18m being the most popular for small businesses, farms and country estates. Tower height is important to performance: there is a 10% difference in energy production between a 15m tower and an 18m tower. It is always recommended that anyone considering a wind turbine contacts the local authority before installation as some councils impose height limits depending on site location.

Site location is another factor that is crucial to the performance of a small wind turbine. It is important to consider the surrounding area and how the landscape could affect wind flow. A domestic wind turbine will operate best when there are very few obstacles in the surrounding area. An exposed location without many buildings, trees or hills is the perfect area for a wind turbine. It is possible to successfully install a wind turbine with good results in areas that contain wind flow obstructions, however results will not be quite as impressive.

Wind technology is improving all the time and with a growing number of suppliers in the market the costs of installing a small wind turbine have fallen dramatically. The UK government has set a number of energy targets to achieve over the next decade, and expects a large increase in domestic renewable energy installations throughout the country.

The introduction of the UK’s Feed-In Tariff allows owners of wind turbines to benefit from a payment for all clean energy generated. For example if a small domestic wind turbine with a rating of 11kW was installed on a site then the owner would benefit from 26.7p per kWh generated. On average an 11kW turbine would be likely to generate between 15,000 and 40,000 kWh per year, depending on wind speed (for example the difference between an average wind speed of 4.5 m/s and 6.5 m/s). In order to be eligible for the tariff the manufacturer and product must be listed on the Microgeneration Certification Scheme’s list of accredited suppliers.

It is important to understand how small wind turbines work and consider their suitability on a site by site basis. However there are a number of benefits to owning a small wind turbine, and after the initial investment there is the potential to earn significantly in a number of different ways.

Question by Courtney: Government policy concerning wind turbines and birds?

I am writing a paper for my college english class and it has to be about energy. The only interesting topic that I can find is how wind turbines are killing birds. Are there any government policies concerning wind turbines killing birds? Also, any other good ideas for a paper about energy? It can be any type of energy, I just have to have an arguable thesis statement.

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Answer by Gertrud S
energy is too much of a problem to deal with here in this forum.

as for birds and turbines – jet planes kill birds, too. any kind
of turbine, or any kind of “machine” sucking in air may kill
birds.

the government cannot pass laws on all detail problems.

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Wind Turbine Blades: The Right Blades for your Wind Turbine

July 8, 2011 By

Article by June Campbell

Anyone in the process of installing a wind turbine system to generate home wind power must understand certain facts about wind turbine blades.

First, they are among the key and critical mechanisms of any wind turbine. They are the first tie between our power source – the wind and the end result. The end result, of course, is the home generated electricity that we intend to utilize to operate our sundry electrical equipment and appliances.

How Do Wind Turbine Blades Operate?

It may help to liken a wind turbine blade to the sails on a sailboat. Both sails and blades experience the force of moving air currents.

In a wind turbine, the blades are attached to a shaft that moves without restraint. This force evolves into a rotary movement. A typical wind turbine has at least three blades and often more. All blades move in unison to create an ongoing rotation. The rotation ceases when the wind speed reduces to a point where it can no longer push the blades.

The wind turbine has a generator which converts this rotary motion into an electrical current. A generator is a motor that is running backwards, or in reverse. DIYers who build their own system often find that used motors in good condition are adequate for this task.

The turbine’s blades are engineered with a distinct aerodynamic quality designed to extract the utmost amount of energy from the wind, whatever the wind’s speed may be at any given point. Much research and development is underway as manufacturers strive to build increasingly effective blades for the wind turbines.

Blades are available in various designs and configurations. The blades are chosen in consideration with the user’s specific location and the final desired outcome.

Making Your Own Wind Turbine Blades

It is a simple enough task to make your own wind turbine for home use. It’s also remarkably economical. With some ordinary tools and a few used materials, you can build your system for approximately two hundred dollars.

Turbine blades are available in an array of materials. You can find blades made of plastic, metal and even certain species of wood. If you are fabricating your own blades from raw materials then you can easily manufacture an exceedingly effective blade shape with a few raw materials and a good basic plan.

Fabricating is one approach, but many choose the simpler route of simply cutting the blades from a length of pipe. This can be accomplished easily by cutting a section of PV pipe lengthwise into four even sections. With this method, you have three blades to use and an extra one to store for a later date. It is good to have an extra on hand, since wind turbine blades sometimes break or get damaged.

Once your pipe is cut into quarters, you can turn each piece into a blade by performing a few cuts with a jigsaw. You are wise to sand the edges to reduce sound and increase efficiency.

A home made wind turbine blade will be less efficient than its commercially produced counterpart. Nevertheless, these PV blades are sufficient for residential use and are capable of generating a decent amount of electricity.

You may want to start by getting a good set of wind turbine plans. Green Power Easy is among the most popular of these plans that are available for download on the Internet.

About the Author

June Campbell has operated an online writing business since 1996. Her web site offers guides and samples of various documents, including how to write a business proposal, a joint venture contract, a business plan, an employment contract, a freelance agreement and much more. Visit her on the web: Nightcats Multimedia Productions .

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Planning a Site Assessment for a Residential Wind Turbine

July 7, 2011 By

Article by Brent Crouch

For those considering investing in a residential wind power system, one of the most important factors is the wind velocity of the area. Information about wind speed, strength, and frequency can vary, as the methods for measuring wind data are still controversial. One of the methods recommended is to measure the wind data on your property for a year, using a “wind resource evaluation system”.

Using this system, you’ll measure wind speed over time with an anemometer mounted on a pole outside. The machine collects wind data and sends it to the computer, where annual wind velocity can then be determined. The anemometer and accompanying equipment costs between 0-,000, depending on the quality and sophistication of the kit.

Many homeowners may not wish to spend thousands of dollars and a year of their time meticulously measuring wind speeds on their property. However, a wind turbine only generates electricity efficiently at wind speeds higher than 10 mph, and energy savings can only be realized when the system is working efficiently. As wind energy systems cost ,000-,000, a homeowner should be sure they’ll realize energy savings before making such a large initial investment.

Residential wind turbines need back-up power for those times when the wind isn’t blowing, and most systems use the utility grid as their back-up. Because homeowners will still be drawing electricity from the grid and paying electric bills, they should look at how much energy savings they are willing to accept for their investment.

-A tower turbine can reduce household utilities by 50 – 90%. Is 50% enough savings for the initial cost of the wind system? Or will the savings have to be closer to 90% in order to make the upfront investment?

-Utility electricity can sometimes be cheaper than wind energy. If electricity costs less than $ .10/kWh, there’s no way a turbine can compete. While in many areas of the nation, electricity costs much more than $ .10/kWh, there may be areas where low electricity costs prevent wind systems from creating energy savings.

-If the wind velocity on your property is lower than 10 mph, a tower turbine isn’t efficient enough to create much energy savings. A roof mounted turbine can create energy savings of 10%. Would this be enough savings?

There are other factors that affect the efficiency of a wind turbine. A property of at least one acre, with exposed high ground unobstructed by buildings or trees is best for you, and installing the turbine at least 250 feet of space is best for your neighbors. Your property will need sufficient space to accommodate an 85-150 foot tower surrounded by guide wires.

Wind generally blows in a pattern, which can be affected by the location, surrounding obstacles, and seasons. Learning the wind signature of your turbine site will provide queues as to when to expect heavy winds. Winter and spring are generally good times of year for high wind velocity, while summer is a time of low wind velocity. Afternoons are usually peak times for wind speeds.

Wind velocity can be calculated using wind maps and climate data from local weather agencies. However, these calculations are only estimates. For more precise information, a wind assessor, either hired by you or provided by a wind turbine company, should come out to the property for an inspection.

Due to the many factors which form a wind signature, like obstacles and elevation, the homeowner should have wind data assessed on the exact spot where the turbine will be built. This is the area which matters most to the efficiency of a wind energy system.

A wind assessor should take measurements on a “normal” day, not a day when a storm is approaching. Storms or unusually high winds could skew the wind data higher than normal. The assessor will measure wind speed from the ground first, and then from various heights up to the height of the tower. Distance from the ground can affect wind speed a lot, so a variety of readings is helpful for accuracy.

There is nothing more important to a residential wind system than a good wind assessment. Securing an accurate wind velocity is a crucial step for anyone interested in making an investment in a wind turbine.

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Industrial Wind Turbine Shadow Flicker in Wisconsin 2008

July 6, 2011 By

In Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in spite of what wind developers and wind lobbyists say, the 1000 foot setback is not a sufficient distance between homes and wind turbines that are 40 stories tall. There are indeed problems with noise and shadow flicker at this distance. Ask people in the town of Byron in Fond du Lac what they think of the 1000 foot setback.

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Question by WindTurbines.net: What is the most durable and quality BRAND of wind turbines?

Most brands of wind turbines are named after their manufacturers. What brand do you think is the most durable among them all?

Best answer:

Answer by Lorenzo
The market (usually) answers that question, and the market in the US answers that the most durable and quality turbine is made and manufactured by General Electric. Their GE 1.5 MW turbine has sold more than 12,000 units since its introduction in 1999. The GE turbine was originally designed by a German company (Tacke) that went bankrupt, sold to an American company (Zond) which had built smaller (read that unprofitable) turbines. Zond was sold to Enron (American) when Enron went bankrupt the assets of Enron wind were traded to GE for the debts that Enron owed GE. This 1.5 MW turbine originally designed by Tacke became the first turbine that didn’t need government subsidies to work. At 1.5 megawatts of power, and with blades over 100′ long, the turbine made money for its investors.

Other major manufacturers are Mitsubishi (Japan); Gamesa (Spain); Vestas (Denmark); Clipper (US); Suzlon (India); and GoldWind (China).

But, again, in specific answer to your question, I like GE best. (Their 2.5 MW on-shore product is the best I’ve worked on, in, and around.) All the components–towers, blades, nacelles–of a GE turbine are built in the US (except, interestingly, the actual electric generator.)

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

In the 100 years or so since wind turbines were first used to produce electricity, they have seen many alterations, resulting in more effective and versatile units. Despite being superior in every measurable way, they’re also now more affordable than ever. Wind turbines generally fall into a few basic categories, each of which is intended to serve a specific purpose and will likely be more or less appropriate depending on the potential buyer’s needs.

Since they were introduced around 1930, large-scale commercial wind generators have improved in a number of ways. Enhanced blade design, more durable materials, and more efficient and reliable performance are some of the areas in which they’ve gotten better. In order to handle high winds consistently and thus generate a large amount of energy, these turbines are usually made from super-heavy duty materials.

As the strongest and most relentless winds are mostly in remote areas like shorelines, large-model wind turbines usually need to be located in these areas. Being “out of the way” like this means that it would be expensive to have to repair them all the time, so it’s a must that these units are especially reliable. Large-scale turbines often exceed 0,000 in price, which is due in large part to these factors.

Wind turbines for use in a residential environment are essentially scaled-down versions of those larger, commercial units. The most common problem encountered by the first generation of wind turbines for residential use was that they weren’t able to easily adjust to shifting wind patterns, which are especially common amid the buildings and other obstacles that are typical of residential settings.

Weight was also a problem for the first generation of residential-use wind turbines. It would usually be necessary to have a strong, purpose-built tower to support them. Ultimately, the drawbacks and costs were usually too much for many homeowners to really consider.

Micro turbines, the latest phase in the evolution of residential-use wind turbines, rectify the problems that plagued earlier versions. The main improvement with these turbines is their capacity to produce power from lower winds, which allows them to be used even without being mounted on towers. In some instances, it’s even possible to set up a micro turbine directly on your roof. These compact turbines are turning at all times, and this makes up for the fact that they don’t have the maximum power generating capacity of some of the larger models. With a price range of about 0 to ,000, these micro turbines are also relatively inexpensive and are well within the area in which the electrical bill savings they provide will almost immediately justify the investment

Wind turbines vary significantly in terms of their size and power, and the price tends to vary accordingly as well. By building a wind turbine yourself, you can bring the cost down even more. All you need are some common tools and the right instructions, and just about anyone can build a wind turbine, and get the lifelong savings that come with it.

For information about the pros and cons of wind power, read Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Power.

For the greatest guide to making your own wind turbine, including step by step videos, go to Earth4Enegry Review.

For another guide to building your own solar panel, go to How to Build a Wind Turbine.

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Top 3 Tips On How To Create Wind Turbines For Home Use

July 5, 2011 By

Article by Nikola Iliev

These are my top three tips on how to make your own wind turbines. These three tips will help you get started on your project to make your own wind turbine. This will in turn allow you to make your own electricity and thus reduce your dependence on your power company.

Tip No1: Make careful measurements of the wind current potential on your property

When planning a wind power installation, it is essential to measure the quality and the quantity of the wind current passing through your property. Is the wind strong enough? Are there enough windy days? These are some questions to consider at the beginning.

Naturally, it would not be a good investment to spend all the time and resources required to make your own wind turbine only to find out later that there was not enough wind to spin the blade. There is enough of good equipment and statistics around, so your research would not be that difficult, but you would still need to make it.

Tip No2: Decide whether it is best to purchase a wind turbine or make your own

Purchasing a wind turbine is definitely expensive and you can make your own easily. So why would we even be discussing this question? The thing is that you can make your own wind power system, but it would not be as sophisticated and stable as the prefabricated one.

If you are only looking to make enough electricity to cover a part of your electricity needs, then you need look no further than making your own wind turbine. This project would be easy and would not cost you more than a couple thousand dollars. A brand new turbine, on the other hand, costs over ,000, and this cost can easily go up to ,000. However, if you are looking into producing most of your electricity through wind power generation, then you are advised to purchase a prefabricated wind turbine.

Tip No3: The materials, tools, and procedures needed to build a wind turbine

Building a wind turbine is not difficult, but it has a certain step-by-step procedure that needs to be followed. Also, there are tools and materials that are required. These include a DC Power Motor, Battery Bank, Charge Controller, Dump Load, AC Inverter, Wire, and other miscellaneous tools and materials.

And how about the steps to follow? Well, there are several excellent guides for building a wind turbine, which cover those in great detail. They provide pictures and one of them even has videos, which show you how to do everything. In the end, it should be doable for any person, who has the required materials and tools. Yes, it can be easy, and you can make it by yourself!

These were my top 3 tips for those considering building their own wind turbine. While there are two decisions, which need to be taken before one builds a wind turbine, in the end it is easily doable. All that is required is a careful following of a set of instructions, and the necessary materials. In order to find out more about the available guides, simply follow the link below.

This article presents three tips for people who are interested into wind power generation. Among the things discussed are what needs to be done before starting the project, how to decide if you should buy a wind turbine or build your own, and what you need to do once you decide to build the turbine by yourself.

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Remanufacturing Provides New Life To Used Wind Turbines

July 5, 2011 By

Remanufactured or used turbines are a viable option for many seeking to take advantage of clean and renewable wind power. Schools, small and rural communities, farms, and businesses are just a few of those taking part in the repowering of aging and decommissioned wind systems. These renewable energy users are operating systems with the same nameplate capacity as new, but at a fraction of the price.

With the renewed interest in alternative and renewable energy sources over the past decade, along with renewable energy mandates and government incentives, new investment capital has been pouring into developing more efficient machines with higher output capacities. Wind turbine technology has rapidly advanced over the past decade. Many manufacturers are now building turbines with name plate capacities of several megawatts.

The 1979 oil and energy crisis in the United States spurred the installation of thousands of wind turbines in the American Southwest. Today’s turbines are producing as much as one hundred times the power of smaller wind turbines that were installed during the early 1980’s California wind rush. Denmark too was one of the first countries to adapt wind power on a larger scale. But now the Danish government has decided that the number of wind turbines should not be increased, and consequently wind turbine operators must take down existing generators, in order to get permission to build new ones.

It can be financially advantageous to erect a wind turbine with a larger nameplate capacity before the existing wind turbine is technically outdated. This is especially the case for Denmark, as the Danish government financially supports these repowering solutions. The advancement in technology, and financial incentives, is allowing wind farm operators to significantly increase their electricity production out of the same area of land both in the United States and in Europe.

However the existing wind turbines are often in good condition, and have many years of power producing life left. Some companies are “remanufacturing” these turbines and claiming they will continue to operate for an average of twenty years or more with proper maintenance. But not all remanufacturing companies are the same.

If a second hand turbine is properly remanufactured, every part and system from top to bottom will be overhauled. Bearings will be replaced, generators rewound, brake systems renewed, blades and towers inspected and cleaned. Most importantly the “gear box” will get the most attention. This is the system that endures the most wear as it’s designed to spin one thousand revolutions per minute for fifteen, twenty or thirty years. To take it a step further, the best remanufacturing companies are updating the control systems with new, digital, computerized systems that can be monitored remotely through the internet.

The most important thing for buyers is to make sure the company selling the remanufactured wind turbine stands behind their finished product. Most remanufacturers offer at least a one year warranty. Good companies will offer at least a two year warranty and the option of an extension. It’s also important for consumers to check with their state’s renewable energy incentives programs. Some states like Ohio require a five year warranty in order for the turbine to be eligible for their subsidy schemes.

Question by FallingOutWithFallOutBoy: How do Wind Turbines convert wind into energy?

I am doing a project for school (its not for a class but its for a teacher me and my friends hang with at lunch) and it has to do with renewable energy. and I need to know how wind turbines convert wind into usable energy.

also if you can tell me how they convert the tides’ and suns’ natural energy into energy used for everyday appliances like lightbulbs and machines.

thanks in advance!
thanks for all the great answers!!!

I think this is the most amount of answers I have ever gotten when I’ve asked a question.

Best answer:

Answer by joem
Most modern wind power is generated in the form of electricity by converting the rotation of turbine blades into electrical current by means of an electrical generator.

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