How Wind Energy Works And When It Makes Sense

Wind energy works by converting the motion of air into electricity through rotating blades connected to a generator. In residential applications, electricity can either be stored in batteries and then used to power lights, appliances, tools, and more, especially in off-grid setups. Learn how wind energy is produced and explore the pros and cons of home wind power to understand if it’s right for your property.

Although the process is simple, making wind work for your home depends on several key factors. First, wind turbines require a minimum wind speed, typically above 4.5 metres per second (16.2km/h). Fortunately, over 95% of the wind profiles in Canada exceed this required wind speed. There also needs to be enough open space to assemble the tower and turbine horizontally before raising it using a pickup truck, winch, or tractor. Overall, rural properties are the best for wind energy, especially those that have higher energy needs.

Typically smaller, store-bought turbines offer limited output, but larger systems in the 1 to 10 kW range can generate thousands of kilowatt-hours annually when efficiently installed in the right location. Although upfront costs are higher than solar panels, home-scale wind turbines can be a practical, generating electricity during the day and night as well as in the fall and winter when solar radiation is low.

At Borrum Energy Solutions, we offer self-assembly microgeneration wind turbines and towers that adapt to your landscape. Built for Canadian winters and off-grid realities, our systems give rural and remote homeowners the ability to generate reliable, year-round energy on their own terms. If your property has the wind, we’ll help you turn it into electricity.