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Homebuilt Wind Power

Wind energy conversion is steadily proliferating as the average cost of energy increases.  As more individuals are becoming environmentally aware, clean alternative energy sources that are cost-efficient are being sought at an extremely high rate.  The use of homebuilt wind power in residences is exploding exponentially as individuals and builders are discovering the many benefits of generating their own electricity with wind power generators.  In fact, 2007 showed an increase in the wind energy market by 45%.  For homeowners interested in homebuilt wind power, wind power kits are readily available.  These homebuilt wind power kits can be surprisingly simple and affordable for those with a little patience and knowledge.  By using homebuilt wind power, residential owners can expect to reduce their utility bills between fifty and ninety percent.  In cases where the wind turbines are in prime locations, homeowners can even turn a profit on the energy generation.  Basically, when the e

How Wind Power Works

As the price of energy increases, many people are turning to more economical and environmentally friendly energy alternatives.  The wind energy market has seen an increase of about forty-five percent last year.  The estimates for 2008 are about the same.  Wind power production in the United States spans over thirty-five states, with the Midwest holding quite a portion of the nations wind turbines.  Many residences and small businesses are turning to wind power to meet their small scale energy needs.  In fact, a lot of homeowners are building the wind power systems themselves.  It is relatively simple to understand how wind power works. Basically, the kinetic energy from the quickly moving wind particles is captured by the wind turbine.  The blades of these turbines are designed in such a way that it is possible to do so.  This is how wind power works the generator.  The blades rotate and spin the shaft of the turbine.  The shaft leads to the generator and the generator converts the r

Wind Power Plant

With the rising use of wind energy, we are beginning to see the rise of the wind power plant.  A wind power plant, or a wind farm, is a cluster of wind turbines used to generate electricity over a large area.  Wind energy generation is growing increasingly important as public awareness of environmental issues grows and panic regarding the depletion of fossil fuels increases.  Nonetheless, both the conventional power plant industry and the wind power plant industry are important for the current and foreseeable supply of energy.  While most electric and power plants are owned by utility companies, a typical wind power plant is owned by individuals and small businesses.  These small owners generate electricity with the intent to sell to utility companies.  These independent power producers can generate a hefty profit if their wind power plant is in a desired location.  Typically, a wind power plant generates enough energy to sustain its existence.  However, wind turbines in prime loca