Things You Should Know About How To Build Wind Turbine Generators
September 6, 2010 by Dicky Rejaka
Filed under Technology
If you choose to build wind turbine generators there are a few basics you need to know.
Most persons that are using wind powered generators install them about one hundred feet above the ground. This is for several reasons. The wind flow at that height is less inhibited than it is closer to the ground. At even fifteen to twenty feet above ground level, wind is affected by trees, houses and other buildings. By installing the generator at a higher level, you are more likely to catch enough wind to keep the turbine turning continuously.
Since wind speeds vary, the amount of electricity that you produce will also vary. Thus, it is important that you have a bank of batteries that you charge with the turbine. The batteries can then provide a steady amount of power to your home by using a power inverter. The inverter will change the DC power into 110 volt AC power that most home appliances use to operate.
Once the batteries are fully charged, the power should automatically switch from charging the battery to another load in order to prevent damage to the turbine and battery pack.
You will find several plans for building wind generators. One of the simplest ways is to use a DC motor that has permanent magnets as the generator. When this is spun by the propellers of the turbine, it produced enough current to charge the batteries used for the home power.
Power produced by the wind turbine is limited, so some of the higher use appliances, such as those used for heating or cooling the home may not work well if this is your only energy source. You should plan for alternative energy sources for home heating.
Many people find that combining both wind and solar power together helps them to produce a more steady supply of electricity. When the weather is stormy and the solar cells are not producing electricity, the wind can turn the generator.
Instructions to build wind turbine generators can easily be found by searching the internet.
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