What Are Home Wind Power Kits?
Most home wind power kits employ small wind turbines to create power. These are similar to the large-scale wind turbines that are often seen in wind farms like in California’s Altamont Pass except for the fact that they are much, much smaller. The technology behind how wind turbines create power is actually quite simple. The wind turns the blades, which turns a shaft that is connected to a generator. This generator produces energy, either as direct current or alternating current output. While these small turbines can be installed on roofs, they are more usually installed on their own freestanding towers.
