Generate Electricity With a Wind Turbine

What constitutes a wind turbine? You may hear a wind turbine referred to as a windmill or wind generator. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are differences. A wind turbine utilizes wind energy to create mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is either utilized as is or converted to electricity. A windmill uses the mechanical energy as is for extracting water or for grinding purposes, whereas the wind generator is the one that produces electrical energy. Are there different types of wind turbines? There are two types of wind turbines, classified according to their orientation:
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1. Horizontal Axis Turbines – The blades in these wind turbines rotate along    a horizontal axis.
2. Vertical Axis Turbines – These turbine blades rotate along a vertical axis.

The horizontal axis wind turbines are more commonly used. They are more efficient than vertical axis turbines. What are some of the benefits of implementing a wind turbine to generate electricity? The main ones are listed below:

• Power-Saving:: As the wind turbines utilize a free energy, the wind energy, they prove to be a very cost-effective way of producing electricity, thus helping not only save power but also create power for the world.
• They are Cost-Effective: After the initial installation expense, all you'll all you'll have to pay for is maintenence. The "fuel" is free!
• Environment-Friendly: The wind turbines are environment friendly in that they do not emit detrimental gases or impact the environment in any way.
• A More Reliable Source of Energy: Getting your electricity supply from a wind generator means you'll no longer have to depend on a utility company. No more blackouts!

Homemade Wind Generator
What are the factors you should think about before installing a wind turbine? While installing your own wind generator can be very beneficial for you and others, certain conditions must first be met. You need to take into consideration these conditions when deciding to install a wind turbine. Ensure that the following two conditions are met:

• An acre of land available for installation.
• The average wind speed is around 11 miles per hour.
• The base and tower need to be sufficiently strong to stand up to turbulence
• Ensure that the tower’s height and the distance between the wind generator and the cells are optimum.