How Do You Make A Wind Powered Generator?
As the prices for oil, natural gas and coal continue to rise at increasing rates, many people are becoming interested in alternative sources of power to supplement or replace the expensive electricity offered by the local power companies. One of the most economical ways to generate power per watt is with a wind generator. Compared to solar, it is much less expensive to build a wind system with off-the-shelf equipment. If you have a bit of mechanical ability and a knack for tinkering, you can reduce that cost even more by building some of the components yourself. By using the instructions below, you will learn the basics of how to make a wind powered generator. Cut a piece of square tubing or 2 by 4 for the body. The length needed will depend on the size of the motor and the tail fin. Extra space should be added between the tail fin and the motor, to allow the wind to easily spin the generator into the best position for power generation. Attach the motor to the front of the body. If nec
