Is Windmill Generators Easy to Build?

Question

I was wondering if windmill generators are easy to build? Will it take any special skills to build a windmill?

Answer 1

define "Easy", lol...your 'easy' might be my 'nightmare'...

It's fairly easy to build a simple one...get some kind of lightweight propeller ( you could even build one out of sticks and cloth, like the old Dutch windmills) , and get an old fashioned car generator (not a new one...these days most cars use alternators--they won't work for this)...

Hook 'em together mechanically, put 'em up on a tower, bring the wires down to where you need the voltage, and you're done.

For a somewhat more efficient system, see the ref site.

Answer 2

Well it can be a little challenging. But after its done it is worth it. I built my windmill in 1 afternoon with the plans from this site: http://urls2go.com/59 . My electric bill went from 400 dollars a month to 50 dollars a month.