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Alison Wood on Monday, August 24th, 2009 |
No CommentsAt this point you have probably researched the benefits of DIY wind energy; not only in terms of the low installation costs, but also in the drastically reduced power bills you are going to receive going forward. The question remains though that, if you do take on this project, how long does it take to build a wind turbine?
As with any DIY project the time that it takes is going to depend on three things:
- How prepared you are in terms of materials and tools
- How enthusiastic you are to work through to completion
- How clear and detailed the instructions you have available
Building a wind turbine is not a complex task, and most people you have dabbled in DIY before are going to have many of the tools to hand and possibly even some of the materials, this is what makes a wind turbine such a low cost option.
If you can clearly see the savings ahead of you in terms of power bills, then this is going to motivate you to work through the project efficiently and to get it up and running as quickly as possible. The quicker you are harvesting the power of the wind, the quicker you will be making savings.
Probably the biggest factor then in how quickly you can build a wind turbine is going to rest with the quality of the instructions you are following. Whether you are a DIY novice, or someone with more experience under your belt, it is going to make a big difference if you have detailed step-by-step plans backed up by videos and technical support if needed.
Now there is an easy to follow guide that walks you through every step-by-step process of building a home made Wind Turbine.
By
Alison Wood on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 |
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We are all aware that using sustainable energy is great for the environment, however the other big plus point in using a home made wind turbine is how much money it can save you, not only on your power bills going forward, but also on the initial installation.
If you go for a professional installation then it could cost you anything up to $7,500, however the DIY route could mean that you could build a system for a fraction of this cost and have it up and running for less than $200, maybe less than $140 if you are good at recycling materials.
Once your home made wind turbine is in place you will then see substantial savings on your power bill. You can slash your electricity bill by up to 80% and remember this isn’t just for one month, this is month after month. If you are based in the USA or Canada there are also wind tax credits and rebates available, which could take your savings to an even higher level.
If you have undertaken DIY projects before then building a home made wind turbine is not going to be a difficult task for you. You will probably find that you have most of the tools already and you may even have some of the materials to hand.
Building a home made wind turbine could prove to be one of the best investments you have ever made and without doubt it will lower your power bills now and for years to come.
If you want to start making some substantial savings on your power bills then check out this easy step-by-step guide to building your own wind turbine: http://www.diywindenergysystem.com/.
