Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Home Wind Power Kit - Things To Consider

By Bryan M Bean

Actually powering our homes is becoming increasingly more expensive and so we are all beginning to look for alternative sources to provide energy to our homes. One way in which you could not only save on your annual electricity bills but also help the environment is to get a wind powered system installed. But there are a number of things you will have to consider before getting a Home Wind Power Kit system installed.

In this article we look at some of the things that should be considered when thinking of installing a system that uses the power of the wind to provide electricity into a home.

1. The Cost " Although some systems are relatively expense by spending some time doing some research beforehand you could build one for less than $200. As you will soon discover there are a number of places who actually offer the materials you need to construct such a system for free.

2. Building " Do you really have the time and energy to actually be able to construct a wind powered system for your home yourself. To be honest actually constructing such a system is very easy indeed and there are plenty of places online that can offer you everything you need.

But what you must first do is look carefully at the plans for constructing such a system. Go for those that are easy to understand, that come with step by step instructions and lots of pictures and diagrams. Plus you should ensure that the information has been written in layman terms so understanding what they are saying is much easier and this way the project won't take longer to complete.

3. Wind - You need to make sure that the location where the system is to be positioned is one where there is ample amounts of wind to power it. Plus you also have to make sure that the wind is not blowing too hard in this location. If the speeds are higher than 15mph this could lead to the system becoming damaged.

4. Space - Although these systems don't actually need too much space and are generally ones that are small enough that they are not noticeable to others. The space should be such that you could install a TV antenna or radio tower in its place and if you intend to store the electricity generated by it in batteries then you need space for these also.

In this article we have looked at some of the things that need to be considered if you are going to install a system that provides electricity to your home through harnessing the power of the wind. If you keep what we have mentioned above in mind then you will be able to choose a Home Wind Power Kit system that is able to meet all your particular requirements.

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