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What is a wind turbines? What is a windmill?. For the purposes of this article  we will regard them as one and the same thing. Both have blades that take their energy  the wind -  a wind turbine is the one  that we are concerned with , it is a device that takes  the energy from the wind and changes  it into mechanic  energy that  in turn is  used to generate  electric energy, a windmill does almost the same job with the exception that  that the physical force  generated  is almost always  used for such things as   grinding, pumping water.

We also advocate that you should consider if you should build your own wind turbine and have  your own residential wind turbines as your personal alternative DIY  energy project

Because it is  wind turbines that that interest us here we need consider what are the 2  types of wind turbine?

  The orientation of the blades dictates their classification :

 • Horizontal axis* – The blades in these types of  turbines rotate on a horizontal axis .

 • Vertical axis – The blades in these turbines spin on a vertical axis 

 * This type is both more common and more efficient

 So what are the advantages  of having a wind turbine?

 There lots of benefits  but these are the most important  

Energy efficient – your wind turbine takes advantage of a free abundant source of renewable energy and transforms it into a valuable  electricity supply with a clean, easy, non-polluting form of generating. Larger commercial wind turbines will produce  electricity for whole communities .

Cost effective – As soon as the installation costs of your wind turbine has been repaid  from the lowering of your energy bills, all that remains  is the minimal  cost of upkeep. The wind cost you nothing and there are no other costs.

Environmentally friendly – your wind turbine is totally green and pollution free .

Freedom from power outages- as you now have your own independent source of alternative  energy, power outages will be a thing of the past .

Wind turbines are not suitable for all situations, there are certain  restrictions  that influence  your assessment as to whether this type wind power is suitable  for you, and they are  purely  based on the size of your property and its location:

Make sure the following two pre-requisites are met :

 Your property should cover at least 1  acre

 An average wind speed of a least  10 MPH (check the wind speed in your area here home wind power)

If your property complies with these criteria take the time to look online for a suitable information guide that will take you by the hand through the entire  process of design, purchase of the correct matching parts, the build process, wiring and the optimum set up for the storage of the generated electrical energy.

You can make your own windmill with absolute  confidence using  one of the  great kits  that are advocated in this article . Make sure whichever guide you select  has  all the following items of content included :

Clear and concise written instructions going through  all stages of design, location, and build, these must be backed up with video demonstrations so that you are clearly shown what fits  where and how.

A comprehensive parts  list ( this is very important because with wind turbines in particular all the parts must match and be compatible with each other – one miss-matched part could result in a catastrophic failure of your system) plus  a list of where to buy the parts at the best possible prices.

Energy tax rebate forms (this tax is available till 2016) with instructions  so that you know how and where to process your claim .

Online helpdesk, so that you can get assistance with any problems.

60 day no quibble cast iron money back guarantee on the cost of the kit .

Now is the time to start looking via any of the links on this page  also for more information at http://www.homebuildgreenenrgy.com