Comment posted on Iowa Family Enjoys Wind Power Home by Tim and Trudy
Wind or sun huh?
Well, the ideal is to have a hybrid of both a wind turbine and solar power system. This keeps the energy flow constant and increases your chances of always producing renewable energy.
The funny thing that we have found is the sun and wind tend to occur at opposite times 
When it’s sunny, there is little wind, and when it’s windy, it is either overcast or night time.
So, yes, go for a hybrid to be safe.
But if you want to get really technical, then your choice depends on 2 obvious factors:
1) The wind conditions in your area – a constant medium (12mph) wind is sufficient
- heavy gusts or stormy winds could ruin a diy turbine.
- and slow winds won’t spin it fast enough to produce sufficient power.
2) The sunlight hrs in your area – the more the better.
- look at our article on Calculating Basic Solar Panel Watt Requirements and Costs to see a sunlight hrs map of the US.
We’ll post this response in the BlogCatalog forum too.
-> see the discussion
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Great to hear you got something out of the article, Rana. Merry Xmas to you to! - Solar Power Roof Vents: Can They Work For You?
Hey Jo,Sorry if you never found this article up to scratch. Trudy and myself read over it again now. We wouldn’t go so far as to calling it empty, but it did lack some important details as you pointed out.
In fact, we have a better article (with video) on how a solar attic fan works and the benefits of using such a device. You can read here: Solar Attic Fan – 5 Clear Benefits
We are sure you’ll enjoy that article more!
Tim
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Yes,We agree that solar thermal technology is also very important.
You can read an article on passive solar design here. - Toyota Introduces Car Solar Power
Yes. We have a feeling “green energy” will be used more widely, now that we have a more open-minded administration.Just give it a few years…
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The solution is to use a hybrid solar and wind power system.
But, remember the are plenty of ways to reduce your electricity bill without having to resort to wind turbines or solar pv power.Maybe our article on Passive Solar Design will help.
Tim
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I have recently been doing research on wind turbines. I joined your forum and left a post,Wind or Sun ? I like your site, I would like to link to you though my site. I would also like some more info. on the build your own turbine. Look forward to hearing from you. Great blog –Bob–
Wind or sun huh?
Well, the ideal is to have a hybrid of both a wind turbine and solar power system. This keeps the energy flow constant and increases your chances of always producing renewable energy.
The funny thing that we have found is the sun and wind tend to occur at opposite times
When it’s sunny, there is little wind, and when it’s windy, it is either overcast or night time.
So, yes, go for a hybrid to be safe.
But if you want to get really technical, then your choice depends on 2 obvious factors:
1) The wind conditions in your area – a constant medium (12mph) wind is sufficient
- heavy gusts or stormy winds could ruin a diy turbine.
- and slow winds won’t spin it fast enough to produce sufficient power.
2) The sunlight hrs in your area – the more the better.
- look at our article on Calculating Basic Solar Panel Watt Requirements and Costs to see a sunlight hrs map of the US.
We’ll post this response in the BlogCatalog forum too.
-> see the discussion