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Traditional energy sources are on their way out. Fossil fuel costs are shooting up because we are running low on them, so we need to prepare for the future. We need to change the way we think about how we get our energy and how much we are using to change our lifestyles into sustainable lifestyles. And many have already begun doing so. New engineering ideas are allowing us to produce sustainable energy at less and less cost. With good blueprints, even homeowners inexperienced in engineering or construction can create their own renewable energy sources, such as wind power generators. Homemade wind turbines can currently generate enough power to reduce the average household's monthly energy bill by as much as 70% per windmill. With inexpensive plans they can also be built for as little as $200 using some recycled parts. They can also be built with materials from a local hardware store and basic tools. An easy way to estimate how much power your wind generator can create: Power(Watts) = (Wind Speed)^3 * (Blade Diameter)^2 * 0.00478 The speed of the wind makes the most difference because its value is cubed, then the blade diameter because its value is squared. Example calculation using a decent wind speed of 10mph and an 8 ft blade diameter: W = (10*10*10) * (8*8) * 0.00478 = 305 watts/hour - x 24 hours and you can calculate 7.3 kWh generated per day by a wind power generator. An average home uses about 12-20 kWh/day. Of course if you conserve your power you can reduce that to much less - even down to 5 kWh per day. So if you don't have a great average wind speed in your area, a wind power generator can significantly reduce your power bill, and it may only cost you $200. About the Author: Watch these great vids all about how to make power windmills at these vid sites. Cash in on renewable energy by building your own power! See more about make a wind turbine at lots of places around the net including these links. |
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