Wind Power Project - Generate Electricity From Wind With Wind Mill

July 3, 2009 - PRLog -- Wind Power Project - A wind mill is an apparatus that is used to convert the kinetic energy stored in the wind to mechanical energy of the blades which in turn can be used to generate electricity from wind. It is a renewable source of energy and is available in plenty. The primary use of a wind mill was to grind flour, pump water and to drag ferries. However the recent energy crisis has enhanced the use of wind mills for generating electricity from wind.

The fast depletion of the fossil fuels and the other conventional energy sources has pushed us to seek alternate sources of energy which will act as a clean source that is available in plenty and are renewable. This search has led us to get electricity from wind and the wind mill can be used to harness this source of electricity. This acts as an excellent source in places that are thinly populated like the country side and farms, but however using them in densely populated areas are difficult.

The area where the wind mill is set up should be optimum enough to enable proper functioning of the blades by capturing maximum wind that comes along its way. The main requirement is that the area should span up to more than one acre of land.

The average wind speed should be around 18 Km per hour and the source should be consistent. The wind speed is important because it should be sufficient enough to move the blades against its inertial mass.

You can start your wind power project by making your very own wind mill in just a few easy steps. The wind mill is made up of some basic components that aid its functioning. The blades are used to capture the wind directly, the shaft on the other hand connects the blades to the tower, the tower is the structure that holds the blades at a height, and the base supports the entire structure.

Making a wind mill is now made easier by the availability of ready to purchase kits that can be obtained from the market. After all the factors are considered and the area is selected, the parts are purchased to the optimum size and after help is sought from an expert, the setup is made.

If you are interested to start a wind power project and learn how to make your own wind mill, check out our website at:
http://www.greenearth4energy.com

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http://www.earthenergyguide.com

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Andy O Silliven is an engineer and author in the fields of electrical engineering. He enjoys writing about the topic and keeping up with current events and research in the area of renewable energy sources.
http://www.greenearth4energy.com