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The wind turbine moves when the wind blows. It takes the wind’s energy and moves around an axis. The turbine is made up of numerous blades they start at 3 to 12 blades and some even have more. The blades help catch the wind to force the turbine to move faster generating more friction. A gearbox and generator capture the friction that the turbine causes. The generator turns this into a form of current. The current needs to be inverted (converted) to the type of power that is needed. Think of the wind generator as a giant fan that captures the wind instead of produces the wind.

Some manufacturers think that three blades is enough to capture the energy while others think that the more blades, the more energy. Well let us test their theories out. It is known that the three blade is one of the best wind turbines because of the spacing and the wind the blades produce as they are being propelled. The fourth blade would not generate as much electricity as the wind is moving up and over the fourth blade making is not economical to add a fourth blade. There are newer blades that are not like the original straight out blade that seems to be working well. These newer blades are a configuration of short lines (some look like eggbeaters, smaller blades etc.) These new blades have shown that you can generate electricity effectively without the three-blade system.

We agree that the 3-blade system has been great for the wind turbine. How are we to redesign the system to get the most energy? The weight of the blade is the question. On the horizon is nanotechnology that could replace the blade with a much more rigid but lightweight blade that will out perform any blade. This blade is so lightweight that not much wind is needed to move it, which means people in states that are windless or have very little wind will be able to have wind turbines on their property to capture what wind they have and turn it into energy. The lighter blades will mean more electricity for those that want to upgrade to these types of blades. These blades are in prototype right now at Manas-Zloczower. Let us see when they come out on the market as nanotube technology.

Now let us look at the different types of generators for the wind turbines. There are many types of generators for the wind turbine. They can be grouped into three separate groups by functions.

The first group is the induction generator. This generator works on the premise that electricity is produced when their shaft is rotated faster than the motor. This creates the magnetic field. The problem with this is that gearing is needed, as the wind is not a steady stream. Extra parts mean that a simple system turns into a much more complicated system.

The second group is the permanent magnet alternators. This alternator has one set of electromagnets and one set of permanent magnets. Permanent magnets on the rotor and electromagnets on the stator. This is the best and easiest way to build a generator for the DIY type person.

The third and final group is the Brushed DC motor. This motor is the opposite of the permanent magnet motor. The greatest advantage to the brushed DC motor is that they are easy to get and relatively inexpensive. You can get them on E-bay, surplus supply stores, industrial supply stores, and they are on household things like a treadmill.

Now you know how a wind turbine generates electricity and the different components needed, are you ready to build your own and start getting off your dependence of foreign oil and pollution causing agents?

A hybrid solar wind turbine generator is a reliable alternative energy source. It uses solar energy combined with wind energy to create a stand-alone energy source that is both dependable and consistent. Solar power and wind power are the two most available sources of power on the planet. Both are renewable energy sources that are plentiful all year round in all areas.

While solar power or wind power alone can fluctuate, when used together they provide a reliable source of energy. In many areas when the sun is strongest the wind speed is low and when the wind speed is highest the sun is often the weakest as in winter. The perfect solution is to combine these two forms of energy sources to create a constant energy flow. This hybrid system balances out the fluctuations in power to give a more even flow.

The hybrid solar wind turbine generator uses solar panels that collect light and convert it to energy along with wind turbines that collect energy from the wind. Solar wind charge controllers regulate the charging of the energy before it is stored in the battery banks. An inverter, located in the battery bank, changes the current from DC to AC. AC, or alternating current, is the type of power used in most homes and businesses.

The hybrid solar wind turbine generator provides low cost power. The power is reliable because it combines solar and wind power together. The operating costs are low compared with non-renewable sources. The use of the two sources – solar and wind – together help to give a stable energy supply to the batteries. When using exclusively one of the sources alone the batteries can become undercharged, when the source doesn’t produce enough energy to maintain the battery charge. To learn more about the hybrid solar-wind turbine generator and how it can provide you with a reliable power source visit ARISolarwind.com.

If you are serious about making a DIY wind generator, the first thing that you are going to have to do is find yourself some homemade wind turbine plans. Sales of these plans are going mad at the moment. The combination of the high cost of electricity and concern about the welfare of our planet, have sent sales soaring.

Quality plans for your DIY wind generator, start at around $50, and are available in paper version or from the internet in a downloadable form. The total cost of the materials to create your own wind turbine is going to be in the region of $200 and are readily available at most good hardware stores.

I consider this to be money well spent.

A good, reliable, ready-made version of a similar wind generator is going to set you back in the region of $2000 and upwards. Even at this price, this is great value in itself because the generator will pay for itself in a couple of years.

Better value by a long way is the DIY wind generator route. Once you have the plans for your wind turbine, you can replicate the process over and over again. One turbine probably won’t provide all of the electricity for your household needs, but two or three DIY wind generators should be ample. Not only will your electricity bills be none existent, with the correct set up, you will be able to sell surplus electricity from your wind turbines, back to the national grid.

Homemade wind turbine plans are set out in an easy to follow format. They will explain everything from getting the correct materials to making your turbine to setting it up. With the downloadable plans, if at any time you have a problem with any aspect of your project, there will be customer support which are very helpful and quick in their response. The best guides will also supply video instructions to work along side the written plans.

The way I see it is that there are many benefits to making a DIY wind generator. There are two main benefits, financial and environmental.

Electricity bills can be reduced or eliminated. Price rises won’t effect you any more. Surplus electricity can be sold back to the grid. Your investment will pay for itself over and over again.

Carbon emissions will be reduced. The air will be cleaner. Rivers and waterways will be free of pollution. Transportation of fossil fuels will be lessened.

Making a DIY wind generator is fun and is a great way to bond and spend time together with the family. It is very satisfying and rewarding experience knowing that you are making your own electricity and are helping the planet.