In the past few years the idea of producing power at home to offset the bill from the local utility has gained momentum. In theory the idea makes perfect sense when you stop to consider some sources estimate at least half of the power generated in centralized locations is lost with resistance though power lines before it ever reaches the end user. The issue is that many are finding that many micro wind systems on the market have left much to be desired. You may find such reports by searching the keywords disappointment small wind power on google or using similar search strings.
Some of the figures I have read in reports state that the turbines consumers are purchasing barley output enough energy to run a few light bulbs. This is not the promise of small wind power I am familiar with and even I a small wind power proponent cannot justify the initial cost for a system that would only yield enough power to run a few lights. The observations I have made over the last few years are that there are no standards for power ratings for small wind turbines. I have literally seen wind systems advertised to output over 1 KW that will not sufficiently run a 250 watt grid tie inverter.
My belief is wind power is getting a bad reputation for myths started in E books such as earth 4 energy where consumers get the idea that for little or no cost they can build great systems that will power their homes. All for the price of $49.99 read my e booklet and so on My experience has been these are for the most part a facade. In other words a grain of truth is integrated with a vivid imagination. For instance with solar panels it may be possible to make a solar panel out of solar cells chips but practically, Who connects enough of them together to power a home? In the wind power chapter they refer to the ametek 38 as an ideal wind motor. That is laughable as it outputs around 100 watts in 25 mph winds. These books are a get rich scheme that has been placed everywhere imaginable on the internet. It puts many in the mindset that what they describe is a wind turbine when in the real world nothing is further from the truth. Many wind turbine manufactures simply are deceiving us about the output of their products. Who cares what the output of a product is at 25 meters per second.
The average consumer may not know but that s 50 MPH. Others sell DC motors as wind turbine motor telling the customer the product will generate 5000 watts only later to find out that s when the motor turns at 10000 rpm. The consumer is left with a product that will not charge a 12 volt battery at direct drive RPM s.The answer is simply this. Step one figure out how much power you use. Step two divide the KW hours by thirty days in a month. Step 3 divide that by 24 hours in a day to arrive at your average KW hour usage. Then do some research for a turbine from a reputable company that will meet that need .It is my belief that those finding residential wind power to not meet their needs have for the most part been pulled into the world of wind power scams. Fledgling companies who are not able to attain good products, therefore sell inferior products at the ultimate cost to the consumer We have products that will do a lot more than run a few lights. Those that are down on small wind power please come review us hurricanewindpower.com .
Author Resource:
I am Anthony Jones MA owner of Hurricane Wind Power. We are a quality customer oriented wind power store specializing in wind generators, DIY wind products, wind turbine, complete kits, and grid ties. Visit us a: Http://Hurricanewindpower.com
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