Wind power energy is quickly becoming a popular renewable energy source. Wind power companies, once an unusual sight among energy suppliers, are turning wind power into a common phrase when people mention upstart new businesses. As the world turns "green," it is turning with wind energy systems.
Wind energy companies are not just large utility companies. They can also be small businesses that own or lease their own small wind turbines to generate and store energy for their own use. With more and more small businesses using their own wind power systems, there is a greater need for products and services from wind turbine manufacturers, who service the following industries:
1. Mechanical contractors, whose product lines include heating and cooling (HVAC) equipment.
2. Electrical service contractors, who not only service and install electrical components but who can also provide wind power energy to these same customers.
3. Small energy utility companies who utilize their own wind power generation and sell wind power energy to end users.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Become a wind power provider
You can be an alternative energy provider by installing your own wind turbine or wind power energy generator. Small businesses receive energy credits and incentives for creating and operating wind power systems.
I recommend: One company that sells small wind turbines for homes and businesses is
Bergey Wind Power. A utility bill reducing wind turbine can typically save 600 - 2,000 Kilowatt-hours (kWh's) per month (depending on wind resource).
Bay Winds is another wind turbine provider who offers suggestions on how to position a wind turbine and details the expected results from each installation.
Become a wind power or product reseller
You don't have to be a wind power energy provider to be a profitable business. You can also resell the power generated by wind energy companies or the equipment used to create energy from wind power. All you need is wind power training and a market of consumers who are willing to pay for renewable and alternative energy sources.
I recommend: There is a lot of good information on becoming a wind power reseller, including facts and figures from
Power-Save. Resell wind power systems and components as an add-on to your product mix. One example of products to resell can be found at
Proven Energy's website.
Stay up to date on wind power trends
Even though wind power systems are basic and straightforward, you should still make an effort to stay current on industry news.
I recommend: Check out the publications offered by the
U.S. Department of Energy. You may also be interested in receiving regular mailings from the
Earth Policy Institute.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- A minimal investment can create a new profit center for your business through renewable wind power--investigate the many opportunities.
- Helping the environment through "green" technology, utilized by wind energy providers, will help preserve the world's energy resources and make you a "local hero."
The official source of Wind Energy is the Wind Energy page at Business.com
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