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Using wind turbines for homes in both rural and urban settings can be a great way to help improve the environment. The electricity they produce is not only free of charge, but is generated without any adverse effects on the surrounding ecology. Furthermore, in most cases they are easy to install and require relatively little maintenance.
Most wind turbines for homes come in one of two varieties; horizontal axis turbines and vertical axis turbines. The most commonly recognizable are the horizontal axis variety, which are what you see used for wind farms. They are the more efficient option, but often require that they be installed atop of large towers, and therefore occupy a lot of space.
Vertical wind turbines for homes are slowly gaining in popularity. These designs can be installed on the ground, or on a rooftop, making them less of an eyesore. However, vertical axis turbines aren’t nearly as efficient as their horizontally aligned counterparts.
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