Sun GeneralSolar Power for a Better World

Solar Dc Disconnect

	Sunny Boy SB 3000USGrid Tie Inverter 3250W with DC disconnect Sale Price: $1,980.00
	Sunny Boy 3000US/4000US The Sunny Boy 3000US and 4000US are the first of the new US series of Sunny Boy string inverters.They have been updated with SMA most advanced technology and are designed specifically to meet the new IEEE 1547 requirements...

	Sunny Boy SB 5000US Grid Tie Inverter 5300W with DC disconnect Sale Price: $3,299.00
	Sunny Boy 5000US/6000US/7000USThe Sunny Boy 5000US, 6000US and 7000US represent SMA larger units in the new US series of Sunny Boy string inverters.They are extremely robust inverters equally suited for large residential or commercial applications...

	Sunny Boy SB 6000US Grid Tie Inverter 6400W with DC disconnect Sale Price: $3,799.00
	Sunny Boy 5000US/6000US/7000USThe Sunny Boy 5000US, 6000US and 7000US represent SMA larger units in the new US series of Sunny Boy string inverters.They are extremely robust inverters equally suited for large residential or commercial applications...

In ancient times our architects used wind to create natural ventilation in buildings. Sailors have used wind to propel boats and ships and farmers have used it to pump water and for milling grain. Recently we have started using wind to generate electricity. Scientists are coming up with increasingly innovative ways of producing electricity from wind and it is fast becoming one of the foremost sources of sustainable energy. It is also one of the easiest and most accessible ways to generate electricity at home. All the required components are fairly easy to come by and are relatively inexpensive.

The Core Components of the Wind Electricity Generator

The first component required is the generator. Very simply put, this is a DC motor which when instead of applying a voltage to the terminals of the motor to get movement, you apply movement to the shaft in order to create an electrical charge. This voltage is then used to charge a battery which you can then use to provide energy to your electrical appliances. The other components are the tower to place the generator high up in a good steady wind and a rotating arm so that the turbine blades can point in the right direction to catch the wind. The final part would be the electronic controller unit which would regulate the charging of your battery.

What to look for when buying Parts for your Wind Electricity Generator

What you are looking for here is a dc generator which will produce at least 30 volts. This would just be sufficient to charge a 12 volt battery which you would be able to run most appliances with. The revolutions per minute of the turbine would determine the output voltage of the generator. The 30 volt dc generator would need to be in a fairly good wind to generate the 13 to 18 volts required to charge a 12 volt battery so if you live somewhere that doesn't have a consistently high wind then you may want to go for a higher voltage generator.

The turbine blades can be made from 4 to 6 inch ABS piping. A 19 to 24 inch length of this piping can be cut lengthways into quarters, sanded and shaped into 4 turbine blades. You only need 3 blades so the fourth one can be kept as a spare. All it takes is a storm or a strong gusty wind to break these blades so having some spare blades is a very good idea.

The controller unit is essentially just a relay switch which either connects your wind turbine to your lead acid battery or to a dummy load to avoid causing damage to your battery from over charging. If you are comfortable working with electronic circuits then building this controller shouldn't present much of a problem. There are a number of resources online where you can find schematic diagrams for this type of circuit. None of the components are particularly expensive or hard to find. One thing that should be mentioned here is that you should always connect your wind turbine to the controller last and disconnect it first. This will prevent voltage fluctuations and protect the components of your controller.

If you are looking to produce enough energy to run your entire household on then this type of wind electricity generator is not the way to go. To live completely off grid would require a much larger system and you would need to supplement it with solar power. This system can be very useful for camping or when spending time somewhere where regular electricity supply is out of reach.

Andrew Hoare is committed to creating a self sustaining home for himself and his family. Visit his website for more information about Wind Electricity and Solar Energy Facts.

	Sunny Boy SB 3000USGrid Tie Inverter 3250W with DC disconnect Sale Price: $1,980.00
	Sunny Boy 3000US/4000US The Sunny Boy 3000US and 4000US are the first of the new US series of Sunny Boy string inverters.They have been updated with SMA most advanced technology and are designed specifically to meet the new IEEE 1547 requirements...

	Sunny Boy SB 5000US Grid Tie Inverter 5300W with DC disconnect Sale Price: $3,299.00
	Sunny Boy 5000US/6000US/7000USThe Sunny Boy 5000US, 6000US and 7000US represent SMA larger units in the new US series of Sunny Boy string inverters.They are extremely robust inverters equally suited for large residential or commercial applications...

	Sunny Boy SB 6000US Grid Tie Inverter 6400W with DC disconnect Sale Price: $3,799.00
	Sunny Boy 5000US/6000US/7000USThe Sunny Boy 5000US, 6000US and 7000US represent SMA larger units in the new US series of Sunny Boy string inverters.They are extremely robust inverters equally suited for large residential or commercial applications...

How to Convert My Home to Solar Power | Solar Panels