Wind Energy

In this section you can find information on residential wind turbine systems. This section provides detailed information on the equipment you need to harness wind energy and the requirements for wind energy sites.

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magazines on wind energy

Home Energy

Home Energy magazine provides practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability. Most of Home Energy’s editorial content comes directly from the people researching and employing innovative design, building, and remodeling practices and products.

Home Power

Home Power magazine is a must have magazine for homeowners interested in creating their own energy. It provides comprehensive coverage of solar, wind, and microhydro electricity along with frequent articles on green building materials and green home design. This magazine provides extensive product information, homeowner testimonials, buyer advice, and "how-to" instructions. One of the most substantial magazines around on alternative energy.

Solar Today Magazine

This magazine is the official publication of the American Solar Energy Society. Though the magazine is primarily focused on solar energy it does have a wind energy column and will regularly have articles on wind systems.

Wind Directions

Wind Directions is the magazine of the European Wind Energy Association. This bi-monthly magazine is essential reading for those who want to keep in touch with the world’s fastest growing energy source. A lot of the most progressive projects on the globe are happening in Europe making this a valuable publication no matter where you live. Every issue contains a concise and readable update on the wind energy industry - its achievements, its challenges and its prospects.

Wind Energy Weekly

This magazine is published by the American Wind Energy Association, covering the US and world wind energy markets. Wind Energy Weekly is also available in a free educational electronic edition, which contains excerpts from the full version and is delayed by about two months.

Windpower Monthly

Windpower Monthly is one of the longest running wind energy news magazines. It is a great source for articles on political, industrial, environmental and technical developments in the global wind energy arena. It provides national news updates along with regular charting of market forces, thought provoking editorials and analyses of business and economic trends. Published 12 times a year since 1985, with correspondents in up to 20 countries and main bases in Europe and the United States.

Special Feature

The wind energy field is rapidly maturing and becoming a major source of energy for a growing population. To see a perfect example of this check out our new feature: The Evolution of Wind Energy in the Tehachapis. The Tehachapi mountains are one of the windiest areas in the U.S. and wind power has been established there for over 30 years. Learn how succeeding generations of wind technology have helped this area become one of the country's top energy producers.

New Products

400 Watt Wind Turbine

The Sunforce 400 Watt Wind Generator uses wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics. Constructed from lightweight, weatherproof cast aluminum, this generator is also a great choice for powering pumps or charging batteries for large power demands. With a maximum power up to 400 watts or 27 amps, this device features a fully integrated regulator that automatically shuts down when the batteries are completely charged. The 44444 is virtually maintenance free with only two moving parts, and the carbon fiber composite blades ensure low wind noise while the patented high wind over speed technology guarantees a smooth, clean charge. Assembly is required, but this generator installs easily and mounts to any sturdy pole, building, or the Sunforce 44455 Wind Generator 30-Foot Tower Kit. The 44444 uses a 12-volt battery (not included) and measures 15 x 9 x 27 inches (WxHxD).

Wind Factbook

The first windmill for electricity production was built in Cleveland, Ohio by Charles F. Brush in 1888. By 1908 there were 72 wind-driven electric generators from 5 kW to 25 kW. The largest machines were on 24 m (79 ft) towers with four-bladed 23 m (75 ft) diameter rotors.

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