{"id":156,"date":"2023-02-10T05:22:25","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T05:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divisolartheme.divifixer.com\/?p=314"},"modified":"2023-04-25T12:24:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T12:24:06","slug":"a-new-perspective-in-wind-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solartechnologies.uk\/index.php\/2023\/02\/10\/a-new-perspective-in-wind-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Perspective In Wind Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There\u2019s a strong chance that wind is already powering your home here in the UK, at least some of the time. In 2020, wind turbines generated more than half of our electricity1<\/sup>. After all, we are the windiest country in Europe2<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 which won\u2019t surprise you if you\u2019ve ever taken a windswept walk along the British coastline!<\/p>\n

But what if you want to cut out the middleman, and install a wind turbine of your very own at home?<\/p>\n

Domestic wind turbines are on the rise. They can help cut down on bills, and they make guilt-free green energy . Plus, they\u2019re often stunning to look at.<\/p>\n

However, they\u2019re also expensive, and need a lot of unobstructed space to generate energy (which means they won\u2019t work in the average back garden). This is why Solar Panels <\/span>remain the more popular choice for homeowners who want to go green.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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more info<\/h1>\n

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A domestic, or home wind turbine, is a device that can turn wind energy into clean electricity <\/span>for your home.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s like a miniature version of the much bigger wind turbines you\u2019ve likely seen around the UK, in fields, or just off the coast. The basic science is the same, but home wind turbines are more compact.<\/p>\n

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Like bigger wind turbines, home turbines harness the energy of the breeze to turn it into electricity.<\/p>\n

When the wind blows, it pushes the blades of the turbine and makes them spin. This spinning turns a shaft inside the turbine, which powers a generator, which turns the kinetic energy of the spinning motion into electricity.<\/p>\n

Regular wind turbines are usually very tall, and have gigantic blades, to catch as much wind power as possible. Obviously, when you have one in your back garden, you can\u2019t have it built to the same scale, so you won\u2019t capture nearly as much energy. That\u2019s why domestic wind turbines are only recommended for people who live in rural, extra-blustery areas. Find out more about the ideal spot for a home wind turbine below.<\/p>\n

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Generally, you could have 2 main types of wind turbine installed at home.<\/p>\n

Roof-mounted wind turbines<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These small wind turbines sit on top of your roof, just like solar panels would. Putting them on the roof gives them the best height to take advantage of the wind blowing over your house.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re usually cheaper to install than standalone turbines. But since they\u2019re not as big, they tend to be less powerful, usually generating 1-2kW.<\/p>\n

Standalone or pole-mounted wind turbines<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Free-standing wind turbines are likely to be more powerful than those that fit on a roof \u2013 but only if you put them in the right place. They work best if they\u2019re in a big, open space where there\u2019s nothing to slow down the wind: think in a massive field \u2013 or even better, on top of a hill.<\/p>\n

Unless you have this kind of land available around your home, a standalone turbine might not work for you. They\u2019re also usually more expensive. But if you do have the space and the money for one, the good news is that you have a better chance of powering your entire house with it than with a roof-mounted system.<\/p>\n

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Advantages of home wind turbines<\/strong><\/h3>\n