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Why Produce Electricity Using a Wind Turbine ?

Article Category: Computers and Technology

Author Name: Anthony Jones

Electricity generated using a wind generator has become one of the most hopeful alternative energy sources for a world that is desperately looking for substitutes for fossil fuels. After all, wind is a renewable resource and with advances in technology, the energy that it produces can now be captured efficiently. It is ideal for rural areas which are not connected to the power grid. And just as importantly, wind energy does not produce greenhouse gases or other pollutants that contribute to the worsening of climate change. However, wind power is not appropriate for all households and localities, and you need to consider many factors carefully before deciding to install a wind energy system.

A wind generator is essentially a turbine that creates energy by attaching propeller blades to an electric generator. The most common type of turbine is the horizontal-axis variety, which has either two or three blades. However, there is also a vertical-axis turbine, which is less-commonly used, which orients its main rotor shaft vertically. Both types have their supporters as well as their critics and which type you use depends on how much land you have available to install your wind power system.

If you're considering installing a wind generator, you first have to determine if your area is suitable for wind power by consulting the US Department of Energy Wind Map, which provides estimates of the wind resource potential in various states, from Class 1 (the lowest) to Class 7 (the highest). The online version of the map also includes links to individual state wind maps. Class 3 areas are most suitable for most utility-scale wind energy applications while Class 2 areas might be suitable for most rural wind electricity setups. While Class 1 areas are generally not suitable for wind energy, there may be a few locations that are appropriate for wind turbines, such as exposed hilltops.

The major disadvantage of wind energy is similar to that of solar energy: wind, like sunlight, is not always available and thus, you would need another electricity system for the days when there is no wind. Wind alone cannot produce all the electricity that you need and thus, you will either still need to be tied to the electricity grid for days when there is insufficient wind, or buy batteries to store the electricity produced. You can also think about installing a hybrid system that uses wind power and another system, such as photovoltaic solar cells. Being tied to the grid even when you have a wind energy setup can save you money, as unused energy can be sold back to the power utility.

A wind generator setup would also require a high start up investment, although once installed, the power it generates can compensate for the cost over the estimated life of the turbine. Federal tax incentives are also available that can cut down total installation cost by thirty percent. Wind turbines for residential applications are available in sizes ranging from 400 watts to 100 kW. Before purchasing a turbine, however, you might want to take steps to make your home more energy efficient in order to reduce power usage and make the system more cost-effective and affordable.

Keywords: wind generator / wind generators / wind turbine/ Wind power generator/ wind power generators

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