Build a Wind Generator – Save Money by Doing a DIY Project and Go Green at the Same Time

I already use solar power for my hot water system, which I had installed by a specialist firm and was relatively expensive. For some reason I was under the impression that wind power would be less expensive, how wrong I was. After getting several quotes from local contractors, which only proved that I couldn’t afford a turnkey wind generator, I almost thought I’d have to drop the idea and put up with ever-rising energy bills for the foreseeable future. .

Before giving up completely, I decided to take another look around the internet for other possibilities and came across several sites advertising guides showing how to build a wind generator for very little cost. Digging further, I found a site that offered wind generator blueprints that walked you through the entire process with step-by-step instructions and videos so you can see you’re doing the job right.

After downloading the guide from the Green Power Easy website, I was able to proceed with the project. Included in the guide was everything I needed to know about building my own wind generator, from how to calculate the size of the wind turbine blades I would need, where to find the materials, checking the wind speeds at my location, and including where to go for information on government rebates that are available for converting to wind power.

The thing that surprised me the most about the DIY wind power project was how inexpensive it turned out to be, I spent $100 and not the $1000 it would have cost me if I had gone for a plug and play installation. If, like me, you are looking for ways to reduce your energy costs, why not consider taking on a DIY project and building a wind generator for yourself? It’s a great way to save money and help the environment at the same time.