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 [...]

Along with solar energy, wind energy is another viable renewable energy source. With the depletion of fossil fuels, the world needs an alternative. Wind energy is clean and plentiful, depending on where you live. To take advantage of this natural energy source, build your own wind turbine. How does Wind Energy Work The process of [...]

In order to avert the cost of a state-of-the-art wind system, many residential users opt to build their own wind turbine. The process is time consuming and labor intensive but for people dedicated to cleaner energy sources, it is an investment in the future. Wind turbines have several parts: • Rotor with blade assembly • [...]

A wind energy system is also referred to as a wind turbine. The wind turbine is composed of several different pieces all working together to turn the wind’s energy into a useful source of electricity. Wind Power The power of the wind can be used to produce electricity. Our homes and businesses can use the [...]