When it comes to wind power, I often get questions about the cost effectiveness of wind power systems. In general they do not generate as much power as a solar power system but they can sometimes cost nearly as much. This is why I tend to recommend that people supplement their solar power with a homemade wind turbine as opposed to making such a big investment in one of the professional wind power systems.

This advice works great for those who already use solar energy because they already have most of the system components that they need already in place. This makes it relatively easy to piggyback onto your solar power system with very little effort.

But even if you are looking to use a homemade wind turbine as your first renewable energy project then this information still applies to you. It may require a little more work and few additional components but in the end you too will save a significant amount of money.
Here are 3 reasons why you will save $1000’s with a homemade wind power solution.

1. Save $1000’s In Upfront Costs

The upfront costs of commercial wind turbines are enough to drive almost anyone away from using wind power. With prices ranging from $6000 to $22,000 for a commercial wind turbine including installation it can take up to 20 years or more just to break even on your investment.

If you do not have the cash to pay in full, then you also have to tack on the interest that you will have to pay over the course of the loan that you will have to take out to fund it. This interest alone can add another 10 years onto your time to break even. But to be completely fair, there are some loan programs designed specifically for those interested in renewable energy but even with a lower interest rate, it still adds extra cost.

So for those who cannot afford this, a homemade wind turbine is a much better and affordable option. DIY enthusiasts have come up with some pretty innovated ways to build these wind turbines using very inexpensive materials. The majority of the cost is for the wind turbine generator itself. Using their methods you can easily build a homemade wind turbine for around $100 to $200.

There are typically two types of models, wood and plastic, that are both pretty comparable in price. I often recommend the plastic model because for some it is easier to build and it will hold up much longer over time.

Some people argue that this type of homemade wind turbine will not last as long as the professional ones which I have to agree with. But you can still compare the costs of building 2 or 3 of these wind generators and you are still saving $1000’s.

2. Get More Power per Dollar

Power per dollar is a measure of how much power you can generate for every dollar spent on the system itself with the higher the power per dollar the better. For example a wind turbine that can generate 100 Watts and costs only $100 can generate 1 Watt per dollar which is much better than a wind turbine that can generate 100 Watts and costs $1000 which would only be able to generate 1/10 of a Watt per dollar.. Obviously the higher the power per dollar the better your wind turbine is.

There is no beating the power per dollar of a homemade wind turbine. These wind turbines can generate power on the order of 1 Watt per dollar whereas the commercial wind turbines are only capable of generating power on the order of 1/10 of a Watt per dollar.

3. Save More Money in the Long Run and Faster

Aside from being a non-polluting renewable energy source, most people are looking to use wind power to save money without having to make a huge investment. This is exactly the purpose that a homemade wind turbine servers.

With a lower initial investment and superior cost per dollar you will be able to recoup your initial investment much sooner than that of a commercial solar power system. In most cases it can take as little as 4 to 6 months to recover your investment.

Everything after that is money in the bank. So over the life of your homemade wind turbine you will definitely save more money. And you will also breakeven on your investment and start turning a profit much faster.

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