Build a Homemade Windmill - Generate Renewable Energy

Did you know that you can simply build your homemade windmill from everyday materials and replace your electricity bill. It is true because a homemade windmills only cost is the materials for construction. Once your wind turbine is up and running you have free energy.

So in order to build a windmill generator for your home it is important to have some kind of an instruction manual or kit because otherwise you will probably waste a lot of your time and money for that matter by just "winging" it so to speak. Do not worry you can pick up these instruction kits and I will leave a reference so you can find out more information.

BASE MATERIALS
The base materials you need to get started are:

- Concrete or sand bags, for base stability

- PVC pipe, for the tower

- Plywood, for the blades

- Battery storage unit, to store energy

As you can see these materials are easy to get a hold of and do not cost much.

BASIC CONSTRUCTION TIPS
Be sure to make your blades from 1-3 feet in diameter otherwise you will lose efficiency and and be sure to make more than 3 blades. If you are in an area with small wind velocity (5 -10 miles per hour) it is important to have many blades to increase your windmills efficiency. Having a windmill that works with a small breeze means that it is working for a longer period of time therefore in the long run creating more energy. The ideal height for a homemade windmill is 15 feet within a 300 meter diameter of your property. Make sure your base and tower structure are solid and can withstand the elements.

REMEMBER
The wind speed around your property will determine the size of your windmill so be sure to find out this information. Building a windmill with big heavy turbines in a low wind area will not work!

Autor: Paul Wiwatowski

REFERENCE
As mentioned before the process of building your own homemade windmill generator is much easier with a instruction manual or kit. Here is some further information where you can find these guides.

Added: December 7, 2009
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