The largest sector of this market is residential wind turbines
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) reports that the U.S. market for small wind turbines – those with capacities of 100 kilowatts (kW) and less – grew 78% in 2008. The largest sector of this market is residential wind turbines in the 1-10 kilowatt (Kw) range and are the focus of this article.
The mechanics of a wind turbine are pretty basic. In most small wind turbines the rotor (propeller blades and hub) are connected directly to the generator. The generator produces wild 3 phase alternating current (AC). The wild AC is rectified to direct current (DC) and either stored in a battery bank or sent through an inverter and modified into appliance friendly AC power.
Grid tied wind systems
When the power from the inverter is routed directly into your home’s main circuit panel you have a grid tied system. A grid tied wind system provides electricity to your home only when there’s sufficient wind. On calm windless days your home will rely on the “grid.” Most residential turbines will not produce usable amounts of electricity until the wind speed exceeds 7 mph.
A wind Power Generator makes for a great back up system for those folks who use solar and get days of cloudy weather. By adding a wind power generator to your system you could be producing energy from your own home energy system a greater percentage of the year. Learn to build a complete Residential wind power system your self. Click the link that’s highlighted and explore the DIY home solar power system kits that are available there that not only show how to build your own solar panels for home but also teach you how to build your own home wind power system. It an unbeatable way to save on your energy bills, but also saves thousands of dollars for you building your own wind power generator.
Tomorrow we talk about Battery wind systems and Hybrid wind power systems
