There are many kits available that are prefabricated windmills. Some of these are low output generators. Meaning they only produce around 700 Kilo-Watt Hours a month. But as the price of these windmill kits increase, so does the energy output. Ideally, you would want a windmill plant big enough to power your entire home. To achieve a life off the grid, you will most likely need more than one source of renewable energy.

Since the average Kilo-Watt hours a home uses is 1700 kWh per month, A small wind turbine will not power you entire home. Take a look at this Do it yourself windmill . This do-it yourself project will produce 1000kwh and will not cost a small fortune.

If you are are a hands-on person and would like to build a windmill, then take a look a this book. It gives you step-by-step, do-it yourself instructions to have your windmill plant up and running in just a few weeks. Maybe even days if you have the time.