Wind energy is one of the most sustainable sources of energy available. However, when one thinks of a wind turbine, they imagine those reserved for farms and other enterprises. However, that’s not the case. There are many rooftop wind turbine kits that one can install on their property––and there are many on today’s market that …
Don’t let the name fool you––a wind farm doesn’t just refer to agricultural ventures. It simply refers to an operation generally composing more than one wind turbine, aiming to turn the wind’s kinetic energy into electric energy. But the big question is: how do these wind farms work? In general, wind farms work when a …
It’s official; according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), wind energy is one of the best forms of renewable energy. By harnessing kinetic energy, even just one wind turbine could power an entire neighborhood. However, just like everything else, there are some disadvantages. More and more people are turning to renewable energy sources. To …
In the right conditions, a wind turbine can produce a massive amount of energy. Yet, in the wrong conditions, this can damage one’s home, business, or personal belongings. Thankfully, this is where charge controllers come in. A charge controller limits the electric current traveling from the wind turbine into the property it powers––mostly batteries. How …
Wind energy is one of the most cost-effective renewable energy sources available. To encourage property owners to make “the switch,” many states offer tax deductions and financial incentives. Yet, you may wonder whether wind energy’s more expensive than it seems. Per the U.S. Department of Energy, wind energy costs anywhere from one to two cents …
When considering switching to wind energy, many people wonder whether it’s expensive for their home or farm. While the word “expensive” is subjective, whether it’s a feasible energy source depends on one’s location, energy consumption, and budget. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that wind energy’s cost-effectiveness depends on your situation, including your finances. Yet, …
The conventional ways of generating electricity are out dated, unsustainable, and in fact damaging to many of the delicate ecosystems at work on our planet. Society’s response to this is to put forward renewable energies like solar and wind energy to offset the problem. So just how effective a solution is wind energy? And how …
When I drove past a wind farm recently, I wondered what the planning process for a wind energy project consists of. So, I did some more digging to find out exactly how a wind farm is designed. How is a wind farm designed? There are several factors that go into the planning and construction of …
When I was reading an article about wind turbines and farms recently, I wondered where some of the best places to build wind turbines are located. So, I did some research to find out where these machines should be built for maximum efficiency. What is the best place for wind turbines? The best places for …
When I drove by a wind farm recently, I wondered how long it would really take to build one of them. So, I did some more research to find out what a true timeline to build a wind farm could be. What is a true timeline to build a wind farm? A wind farm can …