I think most of us have a pretty good idea about what an electric windmill is and what it is used for both at home and commercially. They truly are a great green energy provider and they are massively popular.

I am a big believer in the electric windmill and I have to confess that they one of my favoured choices for home energy.

However, let me ask you this….

Do you know how an Electric Windmill actually turns wind energy into electricity?

This might appear to be a strange question but it is important you understand this if you are a serious do-it-yourself home energy enthusiast who is looking to build your own windmill generator.

So, let me explain…..

The energy produced by windmill power will always depend on wind speed. If the wind speed doubles, this will result in approximately 6 times more power. If the wind speed triples, then this will result in approximately 24 times more power.

With me so far……

For your electric windmill to run efficiently, it is preferable for wind speeds to be about 3-4 m/s. Of course, the more wind the more your electric windmill will generate power but please do not be mislead by claims you have to live in a windy area to benefit.

What about blade length?

Basically, the greater length blades you use for your windmill, the more power you will generate. If you double your blade length, you will increase generated power by about 4 times. Triple it and generated power will increase by about 9 times!

Important – You should always take this information into account during the build process of your windmill generator. They will help you calculate the best options for you and help you to gain maximum energy benefits from the wind.

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