Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Go Green with Wind Power!

The phrase is constantly thrown at us and we are bombarded by it through all the media, the pressure of going green is mounting by the day. What most people think is, will it help me save money? It is only reasonable that the lesser the energy expenditure the more money we save. Being environment friendly in our choices and picking products that use less harmful energy sources and have lesser content of pesticides and dangerous chemicals helps us save a lot of money as well. Using alternative energy sources is one interesting and pocket friendly way of going green!
The first thing that comes to mind when we talk about alternative energy sources is solar energy. Solar energy is an interesting and viable option, but there is a lot of untapped potential in wind power as an alternative source of power supply. Windmills are being used since centuries to generate electricity. The only difference is to generate electricity at home using wind we would not be using large cumbersome turbines, but smaller compact varieties that are meant for home use. There are models that are small enough to fit in your backyard or even on your roof.
With the passage of time, the traditional windmill has also gotten a makeover. The windmills you keep at home almost look like a piece of modern art. Building your own windmill is easy and actually can be done at home. All the required materials are available at the local hardware store and can be bought easily. It is a cost effective way and the windmill can be built in a few days time.
A guide or instruction manual on how to build your own windmill will be available online or at your local bookstore. Once you buy it, the book will take you through a step-by-step procedure of making and setting up your own windmill. It is not a complicated task and can be completed soon enough. After setting up the wind mill, do not expect your entire household to run on it. It is only a way to supplement your power supply and lower your bill considerably.
Save energy by creating new ways to generate power. Going green is not just about saving power, but also about generating it through alternative means. There could not have been a better time for you to go green. With the help of technology build your own little wind turbine at home and revel in the fruits of your labour.

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