Wind Power
Tuesday, December 25th, 2007
Is a wind power system at home worth the energy? Can you cut your costs to the utility company? Is the noise those blades make spinning in the wind, possibly knocking birds out of the sky and the arguments over zoning laws regarding the height of your turbine tower going to take more energy from you than produce?
The downside of wind power is enough to keep most people from using a wind turbine to further their goal of energy self-suffiency, or even just helping the environment while doing something good for the Earth. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of a home wind system that will help you make an informed choice about what is the best system for you.
Wind power is an endless source of solar energy heating Earth’s atmosphere. This forms the jet streams circling our world. In most area it is intermittent. The wind doesn’t always blow when and where it is needed, so research is needed for your particular site to see how feasible it is.
The costs to energy companies, in kilowatt-per-hour to operate wind turbines is approximately $.06 while more traditional sources of fossil fuel can be up to $.75. It is a cleaner source of energy especially when compared to coal extraction or oil production. As you create your own power instead of relying on the power grid, your impact on the environment lessens immensely.
The danger of wind turbines to birds migrating along flyways has been proven, but there are different types of turbines that are more eco-friendly than others.
The vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) have helical shaped blades that move slower than the usual style of wind turbine and the birds are able to sense them. Studies also show that the VAWT are quieter running and begin producing power at a lower wind threshold. They can also produce power at higher wind speeds and operate in urban areas, where the wind direction is omni-directional i.e., coming from multi directions due to deflection by surrounding buildings.
Do you need wind power? Wind power is one more source of energy added to solar, thermal heating and an energy audit of your home to show you where energy is being wasted. To learn more about wind power, the Internet is a good resource for information that will show you DIY alternatives and how to get started harnessing the free energy flowing around you.
About the Author:
Help improve the environment and save money by producing your own power. DIY wind energy is easy, affordable and a rewarding family project that will add value to your home.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Do You Need Wind Power?
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