Articles on DIY Wind Power

Case Study: The Windtura 750

Kevin is a proud WindyNation customer who recently deployed a Windtura 750 Complete Wind Turbine Kit. See Kevin's rig and see how you can start producing clean, practical power!

Wind Turbine Grid Tied Divert Load Sizing

He we discuss how to choose a proper divert (dump) load set-up for a wind turbine grid tie system. Different grid ties divert/dump at different voltages and the dump loads must be matched to this voltage. Here we break down simple and easy ways to design the right dump load system for your rig!

Getting Started Building a Wind Turbine Generator!

Thousands of people around the world are building practical and cost-effective wind turbine systems. If you're new to this, then you might be wondering, "Where do I begin?" What do I need to build a wind turbine system?

Wind Turbine Wire Size Guide

Voltage and power can be lost from the turbine to the rectifier and from the rectifier to the load. Selecting the right wire size is critical to a good wind turbine system’s performance and safety.

Solar and Wind Power for RVs

The use of solar panels, and to a lesser degree wind turbines, has taken off in the recreational vehicle community. There is interest in renewable energy to charge batteries for a variety of reasons. But DIYers are clamoring for more cost-effective products catered uniquely to the RV community.

Here, we run over some of the important considerations to make before opting for an alternative energy solution for your RV, including solar and wind power.

Grid Tie Inverter Pricing & Reviews

Few things are as much a source of confusion for DIYers as whether a small-scale DIY system merits a Grid Tie Inverter. The interest in Grid Tie Inverters appropriate for the small-scale DIY market has resulted in a proliferation of products, many of which simply don't pass muster.

If what you've been looking for is a summary of some of best options available on the market, then check out our reviews and pricing on inverters for the small-scale DIY wind market.

Everything you ever needed to know about Grid Ties*

There has been a lot of discussion about using grid tie inverters (GTIs) with wind turbines to connect to the grid. Here we go trying to do our best to answer some basic questions about GTIs, their use with wind turbines, and to summarize trends we see emerging. Most of the information here is accumulated from the many discussions we have with the amazing members who frequent our Community Forums!

Comparing the Windtura 750 and a Delco

There is a reason the Windtura 750 weighs 25 pounds and many of the "500 to 1500 Watt" Delco PMAs that our competitors sell weigh about 10 pounds.

To produce meaningful amounts of power, you need lots of copper and powerful magnets, and the comparisons below show you just how much bigger the WindyNation PMA is. If you want more than just a paperweight, check out the sturdy and robust Windtura 750! And just look for yourself at how a Delco compares to our PMA.

How to Assemble the Windtura Complete Wind Turbine Kit

Assembling the Windtura 500 Complete Wind Turbine Kit is something just about anyone can do. By designing an easy-to-assemble system, the only difficult decisions left to you are proper tower placement and construction.

The Windtura Complete Wind Turbine Kit comes with almost everything you'll need. You'll notice we only use a few basic tools that should be a part of any DIYer's toolbox.

To assemble your Windtura 500 Complete Wind Turbine Kit, just follow the instructions below!

Wind Turbine Dump and Diversion Loads: What They Do and How to Choose the Right System

We get a lot of questions about why dump loads must be used on wind turbines and how to figure out the proper dump load(s) that’s required for a particular system. The first part of this article will explain why dump loads are used on wind turbines and the second part of this article will explain in detail how to determine what dump loads will work for your particular system.