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Save a bundle when you build your own wind generator. People tend to forget that less than a hundred years ago water-pumping windmills were a common sight in rural America. They were largely responsible for opening up large farming and ranching ventures as America moved west. They pumped the water that supplied the steam locomotives that proliferated with the rapid expansion of our rail transport system.

 These multi-bladed turbines on top of wooden or steel towers used a large number of blades to enable them to turn slowly with lots of torque in wind speeds as low as 3-4 mph. In fact, the Aeromotor (with an automatic governor) which first made its appearance in 1888 is currently in production and is still pumping water throughout the world as you read this.

The Aeromotor company does not make an electrical generating windmill, however. The emergence of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) in the 1930s brought electricity to most rural areas and brought about the decline of most windmills by the 1950s. Ironically,with the declining supply and higher cost of oil along with the increase in “greenhouse gas” emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, it appears that electric generating windmills are poised for a comeback.

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As we continue to exhaust our oil supplies the cost of energy is only going to keep increasing through the roof. But wind energy is free and building your own wind generator should cost you less than $300. If you are interested in building your own windmill and saving a bundle over purchasing an off the shelf unit then this page may save you some time. After spending several hundred dollars on do-it-yourself guides, there are two top contenders that I would recommend:

My First Choice:

The top guide in my estimation ( and it's a close call) is the one by Earth4Energy. It just takes you by the hand a little bit more and provides a bit more guidance. And, in addition, they have now added instructional videos to the members area.

You will find a treasure trove of information on generating your own power.

This manual will answer all your questions about wind and solar power:

• Little tricks on how to get good deals on parts for the assemblies.
• How much wind is necessary in order to use a wind turbine option.
• How many solar cells do you need for the power you want.
• Detailed drawings and instructions that really make everything simple to build.
• Where to pick up cheap batteries for energy storage.
• How to pick up solar cells at a discount.
• AND instructional Videos

Click This Link To Find Out More About Earth4Energy

Above are a few helpful hints to use with Michael’s manual. This really is a comprehensive guide that makes everything so clear that most anyone can start generating their own electricity. You will also enjoy your status as the local “renewable energy” expert as neighbors come by to check out your system and find out what they can. After all, inquiring minds want to know.

My Second Choice:

The manual by HomeMadeEnergy is fully illustrated with excellent diagrams and photos that explain each project. This book by Bill Ford will walk you through how to:

• Build a Wind Generator
• Build a Solar Array
• Cut Your Electric Bill by 80%+
• Lower Your Carbon Footprint
• Help Reduce Global Warming

To check out the manual from Home Made Energy click on the link below.This is a very good guide and slanted a bit from the US perspective as the author is from California.

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To Your Next Renewable Energy Project ,

Dave Wheaton