Wind energy is free, sustainable, and it’s abundant. By picking the right turbine, and finding the best place to install your unit, a home owner could ultimately replace your utility company's electricity bill every month. Channeling the power of wind energy for home use is an eco-friendly and clean way to provide electricity for your home. It will help to lower your monthly utility bills and help out the environment at the same time.
When gusts are at a high enough level they can produce enough power to provide all of the electrical needs of your home including heating and cooling as well as light. When they fall below 7 to 10 miles an hour there will not be enough power to turn the turbine. Energy will be drawn from a power grid until it picks up. A turbine can save on your annual utility costs by 50 to 90 percent based on the area you live in.
By using net metering the utility company will buy back any excess electricity that your home generates. You will receive credit on your utility bill. The turbines will need to be the correct size and installed in an area that have a good amount of gusts. This is especially a good option if you live in the country or on a hill in an area that has wide open spaces.
The average house uses around 9,400 kwh of electricity annually. To reach this capacity, a home owner will need a turbine that is rated at 5 to 15 kilowatts. It is best to measure the speed of the winds for a few months before installing a turbine to insure it is a cost effective system for you to use. This system will allow you to enjoy clean and free electricity and save a lot of money at the same time. You should also have a generator for backup if there is an emergency.
To live off of the grid with the connection of the utility company get a system with battery backup. The turbine will be the main source and any excess electricity is stored in a battery bank. This allows you to draw from it when you do not have enough wind. The system will connect to the grid when the gusts are available and batteries are empty. Channeling the power of wind energy for home use is not too difficult to implement with a little research.
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