Fuel shortage and environmental damage, these are two of the biggest current global issues and it's long been known that the made-to-measure solution to them is renewable energy. Hydro, solar and wind power spontaneously come to mind. Played out correctly, we will never have to kowtow to oil, gas or coal again and the environment will be spared of the kind of pollution we are now seeing from them. The good news is Home Made Wind Power Generators and their solar counterparts are well within reach of the common households these days.

Wind power generators are machines that convert wind energy to electrical power. The only required fuel is wind and is therefore free, natural and unlimited. However, the initial capital costs can be considerable although the price range for small-scale home systems nowadays has become quite affordable. Another way of beating the costs is by going DIY. Then, the next questions are is the local wind resource suitable and are there any regulations that will restrict their functionality (tower height)?

The theory behind the wind power generator is simple. For windmills, the wind rotates the rotor blades to operate a pump or other mechanical systems. For wind turbines, it drives the spindle to operate an alternator or other forms of transformation interface to convert the mechanical energy into electrical power. This electrical power is then wired directly for consumption, storage or both. The excess can also be channeled back onto the power grid for other users.

A good many houses in the rural or sub-urban areas would likely make a suitable wind power home but a feasibility study should be conducted beforehand. Wind resource map, space and clearance, regulatory requirements, neighborhood compatibility and interconnection with the local power grid as a minimum should be researched before embarking on the construction proper of the wind power system.

Even with the advancement of technology in this field, it is hardly practical to live off-grid with wind power as the sole source of power for your home. No matter what, the elements will never be 100 percent predictable and that's why it's most suitably used as a mutually complementary source of energy with solar power which will also endure crunch spells. Nevertheless, it's greatly beneficial even if it's deployed only as a supplementary supply to the power grid.

To learn how to make wind power these days, all you need to get started is log onto the internet. You will find plenty of information, guides and handbooks on the subject. Many of the guides are for DIY-type homebrew wind power generators and are actually rather comprehensive and easy-to-follow. For those who are handy, it's worthwhile to invest some time for the fun, savings and nobility as budget-wise it's quite negligible and the success rate is high.