How and Where to Buy Residential Wind Turbines - By: Brent Crouch

If you want to buy wind turbines, you're not alone. Many people who learn about this efficient method of energy creation are very interested in purchasing a wind turbine for their home. With a wind turbine you can have your residential power costs offset by the energy that your turbine creates.

Wind turbines are pollution free and if the conditions are right, you can save a lot of money by using one. Over the life of a turbine, it can offset nearly 1.2 tons of air pollutants not to mention the cost savings.

Wind turbines require a few conditions in order to work right. They are not appropriate for urban homes or small lot homes. It's ideal to have a home with at least one acre of property or more. Also, you need to check the local average wind speed. In order to make it economically beneficial, your area should have at least a 10 mph average wind speed and you should be paying at least 10 cents per kilowatt hour for your energy.

Wind turbines have been used in at least 47 states, but they are most popular in the north east and the mid west states. In order to buy a wind turbine and install it in your home, you need to check with your city. You may have to obtain planning permissions to build the tower and have the turbine installed. The manufacturer of your wind turbine should be able to provide you with adequate building data so you'll know exactly what you need to tell the city planning department before you begin to build.

When it comes to where to buy wind turbines, your best option is ordering online. Wind turbines are considered relatively new technology, even though they aren't, and many home improvement stores don't carry them. For the best selection and the most assistance with installing your turbine, you can choose from one of several wind turbine manufacturers. ARI Green Energy, Marjah Power, Home Energy, Southwest Wind power and Cascade Engineering are all manufacturers who provide wind turbine options.

When you go to order your turbine online, you'll need to make measurements for the size of stand you'll need as well as the wiring to connect the turbine to your power supply. An 80 to 120 foot tower is usually supplied with the purchase of your turbine. Keep in mind that the higher your tower is the better wind velocity you'll get.

Most dealers will provide you with all that you need to install your wind turbine. You can put together the stand and the turbine mechanism within a day. Speak with your manufacturer about installation guides. All manufacturers provide installation guides, and some even have videos that detail the set up steps.

Before you buy, ask about the reliability of the turbine and get recommendations from other turbine owners. This way you can be sure that you are getting a quality wind turbine that will stand the test of time.

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