German Wind Power

Germany is investing in wind power. The country is not only using wind to generate sustainable electricity, but they are a major supplier to global wind turbine systems. This growth requires considerable investment, but Germans are also making emotional decisions to build wind towers in the scenic areas of their beautiful country.

The weather on the North Sea is volatile with perfect blue days and powerful storms. I used to visit an operation inKiel, just northeast of Hamburg. Whether the day is brilliant or stormy there is a raw beauty to the shoreline so loved by the local seafarers. To Kiel's west, almost to the Dutch border, the North Sea scenery is changing.

Build a Wind Turbine and Generate Your Own Electricity

Solar, water and wind power are the three most commonly used natural resources when it comes to generating electricity at home. Solar panels are great, but the problem is that they don't work at night. Water power is only feasible if you have access to a natural source of running water such as a stream or river on your property, so it doesn't work for everybody. Sometimes water power works, but the water might dry up during the summer.

California Residential Wind Power

The State of California leads the way in renewable energy initiatives and offers generous rebates of 50% for select wind power systems.

The wind power systems described in this article are connected to the utility company, or grid tied, and don't incorporate storage batteries. In California excess power generated by a wind power system can be sold back to the utility (net metering).