Alternative Energy: Is Wind Power Right For You?

How To Use Wind Power To Save Money!

With the economy tanking and the future uncertain,
people are looking into alternative energy like never
before.

One alternative energy source is the wind. But, is
it right for you?

Chances are, if you live in a city or town, it probably
won't be an option. Not that the wind doesn't blow
in those places.

It's because there are too many obstructions. And
that causes wind turbulence. Also, there may not
be enough room to install wind generators.

Wind power is most successfully used as a source
of electrical energy on lots of at least one acre.

The next thing you have to think about...
is there enough wind energy in your location to
work?

According to the American Wind Energy
Association, your average annual wind speed
should be about seven to nine miles an hour.
At ground speed.

Of course, as wind machines are mounted on
towers 80 to 120 feet tall, the wind speeds are
higher. With less wind turbulence.

To check the suitability of a wind system in your
area, you can look at a wind map of your state.

http://www.nrel.gov/wind

In any country, contact your Wind Energy
Association. You can also contact your closest
airport to obtain wind speed data.

If you determine that wind power could
be a viable option of alternative energy,
you may want to get more details on how
to build your own wind generator at...

How To Use Wind Power To Save Money!