A wind generator has several parts. To construct one, first know what you need and how to put it all together. Here are a few helpful hints for making one of your own. Wind Generator Components A wind generator looks sleek and tidy on the side of the road. It didn’t start out that way. [...]

We are seeing record growth for wind farms in the United States. According to the American Wind Energy Association, wind power capacity grew by 50% in 2008. Texas is the leader followed by Iowa and California. For proponents of alternative energy this is at once exciting and sobering news. The problem being that many wind [...]

Wind generators come in all shapes and sizes. The requirements for a wind generator depend on the user and the area. Homebuilt wind generators also have to meet the needs of the homeowner. Can You Build a Wind Generator If you have the time and energy, you can construct a homebuilt wind generator. Another important [...]

Wind is a renewable energy source that is getting a closer look these days. With the future depletion of fossil fuels and environmental concerns, renewable energy sources are at the forefront of people’s minds. For some, it is a present reality in the form of a wind turbine to power their homes. Wind Energy 101 [...]

Wind energy is a renewable energy source that many homeowners are now using. The wind is free but the system is not. Readymade systems can cost a lot of money on the front end. To cut costs, consider building your own system. Wind Generator Parts Before you begin any DIY project, you need to have [...]

Energy conservation is important to all of us. Increased energy consumption only means that we deplete our resources for fuel that much faster. One viable alternative is wind energy. Some people are building their own wind turbines to cut their energy costs. What is a wind turbine? It is often called a wind generator or [...]

The world is on the hunt for alternative forms of energy. Fossil fuels have always been useful to us but at a high cost—endangering the environment. One type of alternative energy is wind energy. Home owners can generate electricity using wind energy. The kinetic energy of the wind is harnessed to produce electricity using a [...]

For the past two years, we have been at the mercy of rising gas prices. With the rise in the cost of fuel for our cars, came the rise in heating and cooling our homes. Many people have turned to solar power for their homes to avoid fluctuating energy prices. Solar power is a renewable [...]