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June 13, 2006

Do-It-Yourself 1000-Watt Wind Turbine

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets — Laura Moncur @ 5:00 am

I am always searching for other methods for providing electrical power. It has nothing to do with conservation or saving the universe and everything to do with the fact that I grew up Jehovah’s Witness. With the constant threat of Armageddon, I felt like I needed to know how to provide my own necessities after the rest of the world was wiped out. I felt like it was my job to create “paradise on Earth.” It was not really the religion’s fault. I was a worrisome sort of kid.

Here are a couple of websites that tell you how to build your own wind turbine to provide power to your home sans electric company.

Considering that many cities’ power is provided by burning coal or natural gas, adding wind power to the equation just might be your way to conserve energy and our resources. Suddenly, the idea of being able to create a paradise on Earth is that much closer to reality.

Via: MAKE: Blog: DIY 1000 watt wind turbine

3 Comments

  1. I am trying to build a farm in south central Nebraska. I want it to be self sufficient as possible. I will be starting it from scratch with absolutely no services existing on the property at this time. I am looking to provide enough electricity for a small home (trailor) with just myself. Lights and appliances. I will heat with wood or propane. I am looking to build wind turbine and need a reliable storage device ie. batteries.

    Comment by Steven M Mueller — April 7, 2010 @ 5:55 am

  2. You can try http://www.windynation.com/ These have good components for building small wind turbines.

    Comment by Frank — June 10, 2010 @ 3:23 pm

  3. Thanks for the links. Do we need any kind of approval from the authorities for setting up a turbine?

    Comment by Michael — May 30, 2011 @ 6:52 pm

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