Before building a wind turbine, you need to understand some basic things. You need to know how wind is caused and how it's harnessed by wind generators. You need to know how those generators convert the energy that they capture into electricity. And you need to consider installation and maintenance requirements that are unique to wind turbines.
Wind can be harnessed as a great alternative source of energy. The motion of the wind is a form of kinetic energy. Wind is caused when the sun heats the earth unequally. Wind patterns vary by geography, and in general the higher the altitude the greater the wind. As most locations become warmer in the summer time, wind speeds slow down. As the temperature drops due to diminishing sunlight, wind speed typically picks up. As a general rule, solar panels work best in the sunny summertime, and wind turbines work best in the windy wintertime. This means that added together, solar panels and wind turbines can be a much better solution together than either are on their own.
A set of rotating blades are the most defining feature of a wind turbine. The unit includes a motor and often a tailfin to assist the wind turbine in facing the wind directly to maximize the amount of kinetic energy it can capture. Installation requires a tall pole to ensure that the wind turbine is able to catch winds as far above the ground as possible.
Being aware of the challenges to this interesting DIY project is important to ensuring your success. For example, erecting your wind turbine in cement will provide the necessary stability, so you do need to be comfortable working with cement. You