Wind Power For Home - Advantages & Disadvantages

April 6, 2009 · Filed Under Wind Power

Wind power for home has steadily increased in popularity, and with due reasons. Although still not as popular as solar power, wind power has slowly caught up. What benefits could homeowners expect from wind power? And what disadvantages should they consider?

Wind Power Advantages
1. Wind power is renewable. It is free and does not use resources that is not renewable like oil or coal. Acquiring wind power does not contribute to the depletion of non-renewable resources.

2. Wind power is self-reliant. The loss of power lines or absence of oil or gas will not stop wind turbines and windmills to continually produce electricity for home use.

3. Wind power system may now be connected to an electrical grid. This may allow homeowners to “buy” and “sell” electricity depending on the level or amount of wind power home use. Moreover, homeowners who have wind power systems connected to a grid do not have to be bothered with wind power generation equipment ownership or maintenance.

Wind Power: The Disadvantages
1. Wind turbines move, and their blades are subject to wear and tear. Maintaining wind turbines, therefore, may be more expensive than maintaining solar panels, for instance.

2. Wind turbines, due to their shape can be damaged when they are hit by lightning, or during hurricanes, typhoons, and thunderstorms.

3. Wind turbines have a bulky, awkward appearance and can also cause a lot of noise. These attributes can be a hindrance, especially when prospective homeowners obtain permits and licenses in accordance to zoning laws.

Nevertheless, wind energy is still a good source of power for home. If you are concerned with the limitations of wind power for home use, you can consider installing a hybrid (combination with solar energy), which would make your house energy efficient.

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