How Do You Build A Wind Generator Tower?
The answer to the world’s energy needs may be blowing in the wind. To harness this free natural energy source to power your home, you need to place a wind turbine where it can catch the most wind: on a tower. Towers are often the most expensive component of a wind system, so you can save money by building your own tilt-up tower. Site your tower in a location with plenty of room. Tilt-up towers need an open level space large enough to lay the tower down and have guy wires supporting the tower at a radius 35 to 60 percent of the tower’s height. Figure the height and strength of the tower needed. The tip of the lowest blade on your wind turbine should be at least 30 feet (9 m) above the any obstacle within 500 feet (150 m). Obstacles such as buildings, hills and trees cause wind turbulence, which slows down the wind and reduces your power. The tower needs to be strong enough to hold up in stormy weather. Purchase a tower kit from a reputable sustainable energy dealer. Most kits include as
