About a month ago, I proclaimed to my friends and family that I intended to build a wind generator. Seeing as how I’ve never been very handy yet can be quite tenacious, there were mixed predictions on my success. In all honesty it’s not that difficult to build a wind generator on your own with the proper instruction manual and I know I’m not alone in being a homeowner who is tired of paying the utility company’s escalating fees to the point of being ready to take some action. Renewable energy systems, like wind turbines and solar systems, are now much more attainable and affordable than they were just a few years ago. It’s definitely not a 2-hour job to toss one of these together but with a good set of instructions, and a proper dose of tenacity, you can be putting together your own wind generator pretty fast.

I certainly wouldn’t recommend undertaking a project like this without a guidebook. And for anyone who has worked on a project with the assistance of an instruction book before, you know that all guidebooks are NOT created equal. Whatever you do, do not shop based on price alone. Look for a good value but also make certain that you end up with something that is easy to follow, preferably with lots of illustrations. There are a ton of online resources, including forums, that can assist you in your quest to create your own wind turbine.

Wind turbines are made up of four basic parts that should help you get familiar with their design and function. These are the batteries, the towers, the turbines and the tail/propeller assembly. The tools that you should have on hand for your project are fairly basic and you may not need to purchase anything special. Make sure you have wrenches, a drill and a saw for starters. Depending on which type of project you select, you may require additional tools but I’d wait until you take a look through your guidebook before making any purchases.

One part that you likely will not be putting together from scratch, thus will need to buy, is the motor. Motors on wind turbines do not require much in the way of maintenance so that should not be a major concern. Expect to do some oiling and follow the manufacturer’s directions and you will have a more efficient running machine. Space is a concern as well. If you haven’t already done this (it’s one of the first things I did), take a stroll outside and think about 1) just where you’re going to construct this thing, ie - work space, and 2) where you are going to set it up. Depending on how much electricity you’re looking to generate, your turbine blades can get up to 8 feet in diameter.

In the end, I put the doubters in their place and built my own wind generator. It’s not that difficult if you can follow directions and the whole thing pays for itself very quickly because I am now generating my own electricity. How cool is that? Pun intended. Building wind generators and solar energy systems is becoming increasingly popular these days and there are a few great products on the market to help consurmers do just that - affordably.  Our site reviews several of these products to help take the guesswork out of DIY solar power and wind power projects.  There’s tons of great information on there too.

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