If you are ready to bite the bullet and begin using home made wind power there are a few facts you need to understand before you jump in feet first.

Wind power for homes is determined by three factors:

1. The speed of the wind

2. The density of the wind

3. The amount of turbulence

Wind speed is pretty cut and dry. Quite simply it’s the speed at which the air is moving. It’s measures in meters per second. Your biggest concern when creating wind power for the home is finding out what the average speed is.

Now on the other hand, turbulence is hard to measure. The less turbulence the better off your home wind power system. A good rule of thumb is to place your wind turbine as high as you possible can and away from obstacles.

Calculating density is probably the trickiest factor to measure. Density is about 1.3kg per cubic meter if measured at both room temperature and sea level.

So, for home made wind power it’s your best bet to have exposure to a large surface. The most beneficial position is one that commands an average wind speed of more than 10mps.

Please understand that most areas are in a prime location to use wind energy.

If you are ready to get your feet, there are a couple of options available to build wind power for your home. For starters, you are very capable of constructing a wind generator from scratch.

With a little dedication and some elbow grease, you can be up and started in no time. Basic power and hand tools are a necessity. The smaller the wind turbine the easier to build.

For instance small ones (700-1000 Watts and between 8 and 11 ft) are easy to tackle. Larger projects (2000 Watts or more) will need to be backed by really strong construction.

Your other next option is to purchase a complete wind turbine kit. Focus only on kits that come equipped with every item you need to assemble your wind turbine. Here is an example of a wind turbine in action:

Finally, you can hire an experience wind energy contractor. Check to see how much experience the contractor has, call all references, make sure the contractor is licensed and certified and ask about warranties.

Put your best foot forward and consider home made wind power as a way to cut your energy costs and help the environment. Pay close attention to the three factors listed here and then decide if you’d like to go at it alone or hire a professional. Take it easy and do your homework. It’s better to be safe than sorry.