This article shows a high quality video animation explaining in an easy to understand demonstration and language how wind power actually works. Great and usefull high level information for the excited newcomer to wind power. [ad] 1.) Modern wind turbines start generating electricity at a wind speed of approximately 9mph. As wind speed increases so does electrical output. At storm force over 55mph, they cut out to prevent damage to the turbine 2.) A Yaw Drive turns the turbine to face directly into the wind. ... Read More

Up to date, thousands of people have already invested in self build wind turbines. Home wind power systems are quick and easy to setup. Wind power is available 24/7 unlike the sunlight which is necessary to feed solar panels. This blog article will cover the very basics of a residential wind turbine and what in effect can do for you. There are many positive aspects about residential wind turbines. Following a listing of what they can do for you. -First, reduce your power bill. ... Read More