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Cost of Wind Turbines

In the 100 years or so since wind turbines were first used to produce electricity, they have seen many alterations, resulting in more effective and versatile units. Despite being superior in every measurable way, they’re also now more affordable than ever. Wind turbines generally fall into a few basic categories, each of which is intended to serve a specific purpose and will likely be more or less appropriate depending on the potential buyer’s needs.

Since they were introduced around 1930, large-scale commercial wind generators have improved in a number of ways. Enhanced blade design, more durable materials, and more efficient and reliable performance are some of the areas in which they’ve gotten better. In order to handle high winds consistently and thus generate a large amount of energy, these turbines are usually made from super-heavy duty materials.

As the strongest and most relentless winds are mostly in remote areas like shorelines, large-model wind turbines usually need to be located in these areas. Being “out of the way” like this means that it would be expensive to have to repair them all the time, so it’s a must that these units are especially reliable. Large-scale turbines often exceed 0,000 in price, which is due in large part to these factors.

Wind turbines for use in a residential environment are essentially scaled-down versions of those larger, commercial units. The most common problem encountered by the first generation of wind turbines for residential use was that they weren’t able to easily adjust to shifting wind patterns, which are especially common amid the buildings and other obstacles that are typical of residential settings.

Weight was also a problem for the first generation of residential-use wind turbines. It would usually be necessary to have a strong, purpose-built tower to support them. Ultimately, the drawbacks and costs were usually too much for many homeowners to really consider.

Micro turbines, the latest phase in the evolution of residential-use wind turbines, rectify the problems that plagued earlier versions. The main improvement with these turbines is their capacity to produce power from lower winds, which allows them to be used even without being mounted on towers. In some instances, it’s even possible to set up a micro turbine directly on your roof. These compact turbines are turning at all times, and this makes up for the fact that they don’t have the maximum power generating capacity of some of the larger models. With a price range of about 0 to ,000, these micro turbines are also relatively inexpensive and are well within the area in which the electrical bill savings they provide will almost immediately justify the investment

Wind turbines vary significantly in terms of their size and power, and the price tends to vary accordingly as well. By building a wind turbine yourself, you can bring the cost down even more. All you need are some common tools and the right instructions, and just about anyone can build a wind turbine, and get the lifelong savings that come with it.

For information about the pros and cons of wind power, read Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Power.

For the greatest guide to making your own wind turbine, including step by step videos, go to Earth4Enegry Review.

For another guide to building your own solar panel, go to How to Build a Wind Turbine.

About the Author

Eric Moore became interested in renewable energy after building an electric powered bike. Shortly after he began riding the bike to work, he thought, why not recharge the bike's batteries with solar power and commute to work completely free and totally pollution free. He then created a website to share his experience and knowledge with others. For many more articles about home solar power visit: Home Solar and Wind Info.

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