I finally got my Aleko WG400 wind turbine installed. This generator feeds power into my home which is already solar powered. I have become the first person on my beautiful island to implement a hybrid (solar and wind) power system for their home (not counting those yachts!).
Wind power is not a reliable resource in my location. Solar is the real resource and it is dependable. This project I did in order to test a theory. So far the results have been quite interesting. If you live in high wind areas such as at a coast line then wind power should be viable for you.
If you want to install a wind turbine please note that this is not a device you can install straight out of the box. It requires work first and in my case, significant modification. Most manufacturers produce a sub par product and as a DIY person I needed to make sure it would work upon commissioning. Here is the instructable on the work I did to prepare my turbine. In my opinion its better to buy a turbine then modify it rather than build one from scratch.
Installing a Wind Turbine to Help Power My Home!: I finally got my Aleko WG400 wind turbine installed. This generator feeds power into my home which is already solar powered. I have become the first person on my beautiful island to implement a hybrid (solar and wind) power system for their home (. Grid Converter Structures for Wind Turbine Systems 6.1 Introduction The connection of a wind turbine (WT) to the grid is a delicate issue. Wind power but cannot transform the wind system in a traditional power plant. Figure 6.1 Basic power conversion wind turbine system. ABC Come ystems 125 ariable Speed.
Also here is the instructable on how I solar powered my home.
After the work involved I can safely say that solar alone is a much easier installation.
Notes to remember in this instructable:
1. My country does not permit grid tie. I cannot provide technical help on grid tie questions.
2. The entire design and installation I performed myself. In your case you will either need to be competent in electrical installations or hire an experienced electrical professional to do it.
3. I have fulfilled code (NFPA 70, TTS-171 Part 1) and power utility requirements.
4. Owning a power harvesting system means you are responsible for it. You can't expect to always call someone should there be issues during operation. Take control!
5. This is technical only instructable. I shall not answer financial questions.
Read on for how I installed my wind turbine.