Now that we understand how wind generators can be built at home at a relatively low cost, I am sure you would like to know how efficient a homebuilt wind generator is. Can a homebuilt wind generator provide enough power to run the home?
As we have discussed earlier, wind generators depend on a number of factors that determine how efficient the system works. Materials used to make the blades, the type of motor used, as well as your location will affect your homebuilt wind power system.
It is safe to say that two wind generators of similar design and build but erected in two different places will not perform equally. To a certain extent, a wind generator with a more efficient motor may not produce as much electricity as another with a decent enough motor because there is not enough wind flowing to the area where the former is located.
Let us now take into consideration that this ideal condition is met. The area where you stay has a generous amount of wind blowing almost throughout the year. You have built a wind generator for your home and are ready to start living off-grid.. or so you dream.
Depending on one homebuilt wind generator to provide enough power for your whole house is quite unrealistic. Unless you practice a very frugal lifestyle with minimal devices that require electrical power, you would not be able to run your home completely on just one small scale wind generator.
What most homeowners do today is to combine both a wind power system with a solar power unit to provide for more power to the home. At the same time, these two different energy providers act as a backup to each other whenever there is a lack of sunlight or wind.
I have a homebuilt wind generator running in my backyard now. It is a small scale wind turbine which I built using recycled materials over two weekends. Although it does not completely help me to shut off my power grid supply with the utility company, I am happy enough to enjoy an average of 30% savings on my monthly electrical bills.
And that is enough money saved for a short family getaway by the end of the year!
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