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Roger Brown
Small Wind Turbines could be your solution… Small wind turbines are a great way to get the benefit of wind energy for your home or small business, without the size and hassle of larger units. While it may be difficult to power your entire facility with one wind turbine, they are a small enough profile that you can easily install multiple units and accomplish most any job. These turbines come in kit form and cost much less than windmills used in commercial or utility applications. They also can be mounted on a roof. What is the difference between a large and a small wind turbine? For the most part, the difference is in the size of the structure and the accompanying size of the kilowatt requirement to supply power to all the appliances, etc. For a typical house, the maximum you will need is 10 kilowatts. Small wind turbines feed power directly into your home or business and those kilowatt-hours that you displace by not having to use your utilities meter, will just simply not show up on your bill. The way utilities charge for your consumption, that can add up very quickly. Plus, the satisfaction you receive by having a permanent solution to your energy costs may be worth more than the cost savings itself! Knowing that you have a limitless supply of wind energy from the sun that will drive your single or multiple wind turbines - regardless of how energy costs spike in the future - will give you peace of mind and security. No matter what happens in the Middle East today, you will know your home will have power that is available with a small wind turbine. If you happen to live in an area where wind is limited, you need to invest in battery backup. That way, if and when the wind dies down, your batteries will be able to power your home without missing a beat! Your batteries can be stored in your basement or garage. They don\'t have to be visible and obtrusive to be effective. Once the batteries are installed, they will continually charge when the wind blows and turns the turbine. As your home pulls power from running appliances, etc., the batteries will deplete. As they deplete they will continually recharge and supply your power round the clock. With a small wind turbine, you are taking control of your energy future. No more worries about supply interruptions. No more worries about trouble with oil supply. Those will largely be someone else\'s problems if you invest in small wind turbines.
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