A Vertical Axis Wind Turbine,(VAWT)  is good way of making electricity for residential uses.

There are a couple of use that are going to build one or two for ProVolt,

I Can’t wait to get the up and running

Referencing

http://greenterrafirma.com/diy-vawt.html

http://www.lynxwind.com/seagull-75-diy.html