DIY Wind Power - What You Need To Know

Most of us are looking for ways to save money and if you have been around for a while you know that the DIY route is often the best. The key is getting the right information, before you start. If you have heard about wind power, then this article might be for you. I will briefly explain what wind power is and what a wind turbine can and cannot do.

It might seem obvious but a wind turbine is a simple devise that converts energy from wind into electricity which can then be used immediately or stored for later use.

This technology has developed in recent years and most suggest that this will continue to advance and make this process even more efficient in the years to come. However, even now the process is efficient enough to allow this form of energy to be used for households, and the excess fed back into the power grid.

This new technology is beginning to catch on and a few people who have installed their own wind turbines have seen significant savings on their utility bills. These savings will continue to grow!

Commercial sales and installation are now available, but the prices tend to be prohibitive. However, if you have a few basic DIY skills, you can build and install a small turbine at your home very cost effectively, with most of that cost being recovered in the first year.

There are now a range of manuals available on the internet that you can buy that will walk you through the process of building your own turbine and you don't need any special skills or knowledge.

The parts you need to build your own turbine can be purchased at any hardware store for less than $300. The whole assembly process will take anywhere from a few days to a week depending on how much time you can devote to the project everyday.

All in all DIY wind power is a great way for you to save money on your utility bills as well as have the feeling of pride and independence that comes from doing something yourself and saving the environment as a bonus.