Wind energy is created through the use of a wind energy system, usually a wind turbine. Wind turbines convert wind energy to electricity through the use of an electrical generated connected to a propeller type rotor, or vertical slotted spinning cylinder. Example: The wind blows moving the propeller or cylinder, as the cylinder rotates it is powering the electrical generator which is creating electricity to be used. This manner of electricity generation is becoming more popular because of new financial incentives and new technology making it possible for even rural homes, farms, industrial and business complexes to take advantage of wind energy benefits.

Until recently wind systems were only available to utility companies and large land owners who would construct giant wind turbines as far as the eye could see. Wind energy systems have advanced dramatically in recent years making wind turbines available for uses as small as boats and cabin and financially lucrative for rural homeowners, farmers, and even industrial and business complex applications. Wind turbine systems are available as small as fifty watt through utility sized with outputs of several megawatts.

Property owners of rural homes, farms, and businesses frequently find themselves with the opportunity to utilize wind energy. Wind energy can be captured anywhere their is wind, but the optimal locations have consistent wind speeds between 8 and 50 mph. Most of Wisconsin consistently offers these favorable wind speeds.

Wind energy systems designed for residential and agricultural use work together with your local utility company. When your wind turbine is working you are producing your own electricity. If your system is not producing as much electricity as you need than you get the extra from the power company. If you are producing more electricity than you need, then your excess electricity is sold back to the power company.

Not everyone favors the use of wind turbine systems. Those opposing the use of wind energy systems often site concerns with noise, visual appearance and wild life. However, studies have shown the environmental impact of wind turbines to be less than virtually any other source of electrical generation. While small wind turbines do produce some noise, most people do not find the noise objectionable, and measurements of wind turbine noise have shown pressure levels too low to have any effect on humans or wild life. View and scenery are among the most common objections to wind turbines, but many actually find the consistent motion and impressive look of modern turbines.

Electric wind power for home use has become even more of a reality for homeowners, farmers and manufacturers as more financial assistance has become readily available. Tax credits, grants, and financing are helping interested property owners erect wind power generators for reduced costs that can often be recovered in only a few years, allowing you to profit from the wind system for the remaining lifespan of the system (most systems last 25+ years).

Determining if your property and energy consumption are well suited for a wind turbine is easy. Full service installers typically will assist you in all areas including: site assessment and feasibility studies, financing and grant writing, zoning application, wind turbine instillation, and maintenance. Most Wind Installers offer a free initial consultation.