Today you will discover that their are many ads in both magazines, newspapers and online offering a wide variety of wind generators for sale. But before you go out and invest money on this alternative energy source there are a number of things that you should take into consideration first. Below we look at what some of these are.
Factor 1 – Quality
You should invest in a good quality wind generator if you don’t want to waste any time or money having it repaired due to the blades getting jammed or other common malfunctions. Therefore, look for those for sale that offer a 5 year warranty or more. This is also a good indicator that the manufacturers have confidence in what they are producing because they know they would not make a profit using sub standard equipment backed with a long warranty.
Factor 2 – Find out How Much Energy Is Needed For Powering Your Home on an Annual Basis
The best way to do this is through contacting your utility company and requesting that they provide you with a summary of your annual home kilowatt usage. Using this figure you are then able to determine the size of wind generator to install to help provide enough energy to power your home each year.
Once you know the amount of energy needed to power your home then you can decide on the kind of generator you need. When possible look for those systems which allow energy to be stored using a direct DC supply. You’ll also want to install an inverter to convert your stored DC energy into an AC supply for powering appliances in the home. You should avoid any generators which come with built-in inverters as these can become easily damaged and will cost quite a bit to replace.
Factor 3 – What Planning Permissions Do You Need?
If you are intending to install a free standing wind generator then you will need to seek planning permission before you do. So before you make your purchase contact the local planning authority to determine exactly what criteria needs to be met. However, if you are intending to install a small roof top wind generator then you may discover that permission to install is not needed.
Factor 4 – Cost
This is the biggest factor that you will need to take into consideration when shopping for wind generators for sale. Okay, the price for purchasing such a system may look good, but don?t forget that you need to take into consideration how much it is going to cost for installation. If you are installing a free standing one then you need to consider that you may need to make alterations to the area where it is to be installed, which may include having a concrete foundation laid to support your system. Plus, there may be additional costs involved relating to having the wiring in your home modified to meet the specifications of the system so that it doesn’t cause any damage to the appliances that are going to be using your new source of energy.
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