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29-Jan-2008, 03:48 PM #1
Wind power
How stable would the power be generated by a wind generator. Also does any one know where i can find plans for building one?
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29-Jan-2008, 04:08 PM #2
How windy is it where you live?
Wind power is going to be only as reliable as the wind. (Obviously)
And you would want some kind of backup or a switch that would put you back on the grid when needed.

I found some info Here:
Scoraig Wind
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Plans: Prairie turbinesand Purchase part kits: Here
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29-Jan-2008, 07:34 PM #3
Wind power is usually used with secondary storage or simply sold back to the power company. It's clearly not stable enough to actually depend on it for all your power needs.
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03-Feb-2008, 11:10 AM #4
Who knows, if you live where there are alot of windfarms im sure you could make a wind powered generator that would power a pc. Also, like PcCruncher said, look for a switch also. If you are good are experienced with circuitry and electronics you could probably make your own.
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03-Feb-2008, 07:35 PM #5
Even if you live by a wind farm as we do, (see picture) It isn't always windy. They are probably going only 60-80% of the time.
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15-Feb-2008, 01:56 AM #6
can wind turbines be used to fill up CAR batteries? then use an INVERTER to run your PC???

some projects here...
http://www.otherpower.com/otherpower_wind.html
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Sure, the typical use of wind generators is to charge secondary storage for use when there is no wind.
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