Installing a wind turbine for your home is a very realistic way for you to save money on your electric bills. Even one small home sized wind turbine can generate around 60% of the energy you'll need for your home use. This article will give you and overview of everything you need to know about DIY wind power.
The first thing you need to be aware of is that if you're not planning on doing it yourself but rather you're planning on buying a turbine, the cost will be dramatically higher so it will take you much longer to recoup your initial investment.
If you build your own turbine the cost will be a fraction of that to purchase one so you can recoup your investment much more quickly. On average purchasing a turbine will cost around $600 and up, but building your own will only be around $200. As you can see, the difference is significant.
It doesn't matter if you build or buy, you will still be able to generate the same amount of electricity, 60% of your daily needs on average. A 'store' bought turbine won't generate any more electricity than one you've built.
To build your own turbine you will need to purchase a manual that can easily illustrate all the steps. You don't have to be a carpenter or have any particular skills in order to build your turbine.
All the parts you need for building a turbine can be found locally and will only cost around $200. For most people it will only take a day or so to build a turbine.
It is important to note that one turbine won't allow you to completely supply all your electrical needs. In order to do that you'd need several turbines or combining your turbine with other sources of energy such as solar.
DIY wind power is not only feasible, it's inexpensive and will provide you with a high return on investment.