What is a wind turbine? A wind turbine is sometimes called a windmill or wind generator. Although the terms are used interchangeably, there is a small difference. The wind turbine is the device that makes use of the wind power to make mechanical energy. The mechanical energy is either utilized as is or converted to electricity. The windmill can use the energy “as is” for work such as grinding stones or extracting; whereas a wind generator uses the mechanical energy to produce electricity. What are the different types of wind turbines? There are two types of wind turbines, classified by their orientation:

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1. Horizontal Axis Turbines – The turbine blades turn along a horizontal axis.
2. Vertical Axis Turbines – These turbine blades turn along a vertical axis.

The type most commonly used is the horizontal axis turbine as it exceeds the vertical axis turbine in efficiency. What are the advantages of implementing a wind turbine? Let’s look at some of the benefits of a wind turbine:

• Saving Power: Wind turbines utilize a free source of energy – the wind. Thus they are a cost-effective method of producing electricity. And since they don’t rely on non-renewable resources, they are also good for the earth as a whole.
• Cost-Effective: After the initial installation expense, all you’ll ever be paying for is maintenence. The “fuel” is free!
• Environment-Friendly: Wind turbines don’t give off harmful gases or otherwise adversely impact the environment.
• A More Reliable Source of Energy: A wind generator can make you independent of the any utility company. Moreover, you avoid the hurdles of power outages.

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What are the factors you should consider prior to installing a wind turbine? Although implementing a wind turbine is extremely beneficial for you and for others, you need to take care not to implement the solution in an incorrect way. Here are some things to consider in deciding whether to install a wind generator. Be sure the following two conditions are met:

• A minimum of one acre
• Local wind speed must be around 11 mph
• Make sure the tower and the base are sturdily built. It is important to foresee the turbulence in the wind before you invest in the wind generator.
• Ensure the correct height between the tower, the generator and the cells are achieved

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