If you have ever been hit over the head by the boom of a sailing boat as it tacks, you will have a painful reminder of the force that can be generated from the wind. If you are lucky enough never to have had that experience, just think of the devastation that hurricanes and twisters can cause to homes during hurricane season. The wind is an extremely powerful and potential force. Anybody that decides to make a home built wind turbine should be aware of this power but also the limitations. This article will explain some of these issues so that you are more informed when it comes to building such a renewable energy system.

A wind turbine uses the wind’s kinetic energy to make mechanical energy which is then converted to electrical energy. The wind turns a rotor that is connected to a motor via a transmission shaft. The motor then creates electricity that can be stored in a battery or used in the home.

Before you build your own wind turbine, you should be aware of the upper and lower tolerances of such a system.

The lower tolerances are basically the wind speed. You need to have a constant wind speed of around 10-15 miles per hour to make such a system viable. If you don’t get this wind speed, the turbine will not generate enough power to make your efforts worthwhile. You should probably consider another type of renewable system, like a solar power system.

Another consideration with regards to the viability of a home built wind turbine is the space that you have. You will need a fair amount of clear space to locate the turbine. If you live in a densely populated area there is also a good chance that there will be many obstructions, like trees or other building that will get in between your wind turbine and the wind. This is no good and again will make your efforts worthless.

In terms of the upper tolerances, you should be aware of the highest wind speeds that your location has had. You can get in touch with the local meteorology office or weather bureau for this type of information. They should have plenty of historical data on this.

Although history can teach us nothing about the future, it is the best way we have to plan for any future outcomes. When you know the highest wind speeds, you should ensure that components like the tower can tolerate these kinds of speeds without buckling.

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