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In this video, Ask This Old House renewable-energy expert Ross Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor why Texas is the ideal environment for a wind turbine.

Steps:

1. Dig a hole 9 feet in diameter and fill it with concrete for the footing.

2. Dig a trench from the footing to the inverter location and run underground wire in the trench.

3. Assemble a 60-foot monopole.

4. Pull electrical wire through the 60-foot wind tower and through the conduit of nacelle.

5. Hand-tighten the threaded connection of the nacelle to the pole.

6. Lock down the threaded connection of the nacelle to the pole with a chain wrench.

7. Make the wire connections in the nacelle.

8. Secure the tail vane with two bolts using a wrench.

9. Mount the blades on the shaft of the nacelle.

10. Tighten up the blades with a reverse threaded nut using a wrench.

11. Place covers on the center of the blades and the sides of the nacelle.

12. Connect guide wire to the wind tower and run it to the winch.

13. Using a winch, pull in the wire and guide the tower into the upright position.

14. Secure the tower to the base using bolts, nuts, and the wrench.