Saturday, September 4, 2010

Benefits and disadvantages of Wind Powered Generators

Wind powered generators are becoming reasonably popular nowadays. The longer they have been available, the further manageable they have become in terms of their costs and their needs. Lots of homes are now with wind powered generators for their personal power supply, effectively junking their electrical bill and helping the natural environment.
As discussed above, [...]

How does Wind Energy Work?-Residential Wind Powered Energy

April 18, 2010 by Build Your Own Wind Turbine  
Filed under Wind Energy

Wind energy can be harnessed by placing a wind generator/propeller on top of a tall tower in favorable locations. Electricity is produced when the wind moves the propeller and the propeller powers the generator.
A typical wind energy generator has a tall bladed wind turbine, with fairly long and slender blades. The blades should be rigid [...]