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Buy A Wind Turbine? I Have Been Doing Some Research…

Filed under: Alternative Energy — admin at 12:59 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2007

I have been thinking that I should install a small windmill to generate some electricity.

So I am starting to do some research…


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These wind turbine generators seem to be getting quite common. I see them on buildings, in fields and even fitted to roadside signs, to seemingly power the sign’s illumination.

As I have started to look into the subject, it is quickly clear that there are many options to consider.

I was initially tempted to perhaps just go out and buy one of the small commercially available wind turbines, that are even available now from highstreet retail stores. But I now see that it is best to examine your requirements and site situation more closely before buying, so as to avoid disappointment.

So I have been looking specifically at how these wind generators work, the important site considerations and the options (buy or build, commercial or homemade) for getting one….


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