Harnessing the power of the wind has been used in rural America for a long time. Wind power was a main factor in the expansion of the USA. The many bladed windmill a top a tower providing the power to draw up water was once a very common sight in rural areas.
Wind power was also played a large part in the growth of railroads. Pumps powered by the wind drew up the water needed by the steam locomotives to make them run.
The multi-bladed windmill on top of a wooden or steel tower was, for many years, part of the landscape of rural America. And when fitted with generators and battery banks these small wind turbines provided the electricity for farms in isolated areas.
Now with the relentless increase in energy costs and much more awareness by people of the damage to the environment caused by burning fossil fuel, more folk in urban, as well as rural areas, are considering the use of wind power as a method of reducing their expenses.
It is estimated that wind power use in America has increased by about 26% per annum over the last 5 years
9 reasons for you to consider changing to wind power in your home:
1 energy provision cheaper than the average price of electricity
2 Fossil fuel consumed nil
3 No waste products or carbon dioxide emission problems
4 wind power does not emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
5 Clean and virtually no environmental problems
6 Wind power cannot be exhausted as the wind will always be there
7 eco-friendly no contributions to global warming
8 Cost remains stable unlike fossil fuel
9 Worlds fastest growing energy source at an estimated growth of 30% per annum
Just a word of warning though. Although wind power is suitable for many homes, before you start constructing your own windmill you will need to consider visual impact, noise and other conservation issues. Also you would be wise to discuss your plans with your local planning authorities.
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