Can we make good amount of energy from small wind mill which is not moving continuously?

Question

Can we make good amount of energy from small wind mill which is not moving continuously?

Answer 1

no...but it is a good start!

Answer 2

NO!! I started out like that and its impossible to meet your needs . But its a start just keep adding on. Easy to build your own but not worth putting allot of money into a small wind generator .

Allot of people are taking advantage of our energy crises and selling people junk . Buyer beware!!

If your going to go solar then go big other then that its just a waist of money .

Answer 3

Here in Texas ,when u need the electricity ,at night the wind quits.

Answer 4

Its possible to have a grid-tied windmill that only generates sometimes (when the wind is blowing) and still get a positive benefit. The amount of energy output depends on many factors, but one is the square foot area that the windmill sweeps. So small is less desireable than large in terms of output. I've added a couple of URL's that might provide some initial information....

Timothy D.

West Melbourne, FL

Answer 5

Wish there was a pat answer for this!  Without having additional details here is what I'd suggest.

The American Wind Energy Association (see first link below) has an outstanding site to help you determine what kind of wind driven energy resources are best for your situation and location.

In your case (where wind conditions are often variable) it might be best to tie the energy created by the wind to tasks that aren't an aspect of heavy daily use -- such as powering a water wall; low use out laying structures (i.e., your garage); battery driven equipment; etc.

The last link has some good resources as well and a significant data base on wind energy related articles.

Answer 6

Depends on how much is "good amount". I.E. if you want to power your house?

Yes you can generate electricity from a wind mill that runs intermittently. Depending on how much (kW) the capacity of the electric generator is, you can either use it directly in your home, connect it to the electric utility grid, or store it in a battery for use later. Electric utility companies generally pay you for the energy you generate and supply to the grid.

Answer 7

that is insufficient data.

An Average home use is about 0.5 kw, or about 12 kWh per day.

A wind turbine which is rated at 1Kw and operates more than 50% of the time, and an electric storage system that can hold several days supply of energy will suffice.