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A wind power generation apparatus of the present invention includes a wind turbine having a rotor diameter and a hub height. An artificial mound adjacent to the wind turbine has a length, a width and a height. The artificial mound is positioned to enhance the performance of the wind turbine by focus

A wind power generation apparatus of the present invention includes a wind turbine having a rotor diameter and a hub height. An artificial mound adjacent to the wind turbine has a length, a width and a height. The artificial mound is positioned to enhance the performance of the wind turbine by focusing wind on the turbine rotor. The dimensions of the artificial mound are determined according to the characteristics of the wind turbine.

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1. A self-erecting wind-powered generator comprising:a wind turbine having a rotor;a platform attached to the wind turbine; andan inflatable structure configured to support the platform and the wind turbine above ground, wherein the structure is configured to redirect a wind path near the ground pro

1. A self-erecting wind-powered generator comprising:a wind turbine having a rotor;a platform attached to the wind turbine; andan inflatable structure configured to support the platform and the wind turbine above ground, wherein the structure is configured to redirect a wind path near the ground providing a greater wind velocity to the rotor, thereby increasing performance of the wind turbine. 2. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein the inflatable structure has a generally hemispherical shape. 3. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein one or more tower jacks are removably attached to the platform to raise the platform above the ground. 4. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein the inflatable structure is fabric. 5. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein a tower is attached to the platform, the tower extending from the platform to the ground. 6. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein a counterweight is attached to the platform. 7. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein air pressure within the inflatable structure supports the wind turbine. 8. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein the inflatable structure has a generally teardrop shape or a generally airfoil shape. 9. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein the height of the inflatable structure is proportional to a rotor diameter and a hub height. 10. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein the height of the inflatable structure is between about 0.1 times to 2 times the rotor diameter. 11. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein there are two or more wind turbines. 12. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein the inflatable structure has a height from 0.1 times to 3 times the rotor diameter. 13. The self-erecting wind-powered generator of claim 1 wherein the inflatable structure has a height about equal to the rotor diameter. 14. A method for erecting a wind turbine comprising:providing an inflatable structure;attaching the inflatable structure to a wind turbine; andattaching a platform to the wind turbine, wherein the inflatable structure is configured to support the platform and the wind turbine above ground; andinflating the inflatable structure to lift the wind turbine above the ground, wherein the structure is configured to redirect a wind path near the ground providing a greater wind velocity to the rotor, thereby increasing performance of the wind turbine. 15. The method of claim 14 wherein two or more inflatable structure are provided. 16. The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of attaching the wind turbine to a platform. 17. The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of erecting a tower between the wind turbine and the ground. 18. The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of attaching a counterweight to the wind turbine. 19. A wind turbine comprising:a generator and a tower,wherein the wind turbine has a rotor with a rotor diameter,an inflatable structure configured to be placed at the base of the wind turbine, wherein the height of the inflatable structure is between about 0.1 times to 2 times the rotor diameter, whereby the structure is configured to redirect a wind path near the ground providing a greater wind velocity to the rotor, thereby increasing performance of the wind turbine.