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A electricity generating assembly includes a plurality of rotatable fan blades. A generator is connected to the plurality of fan blades to convert rotation of the fan blades into electricity. A plurality of shutters surround the plurality of fan blades. The plurality of shutters are movable between

A electricity generating assembly includes a plurality of rotatable fan blades. A generator is connected to the plurality of fan blades to convert rotation of the fan blades into electricity. A plurality of shutters surround the plurality of fan blades. The plurality of shutters are movable between a first position in which said plurality of shutters are open to allow access to the plurality of fan blades and a second position in which the plurality of shutters are closed to prevent access to the plurality of fan blades. A motor is connected to the plurality of shutters to move the plurality of shutters between the first and second positions.

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What is claimed is: 1. An electricity generating assembly, comprising: a plurality of rotatable fan blades; a generator connected to said plurality of fan blades to produce electricity based on rotation of said plurality of fan blades; a plurality of shutters surrounding said plurality of fan blade

What is claimed is: 1. An electricity generating assembly, comprising: a plurality of rotatable fan blades; a generator connected to said plurality of fan blades to produce electricity based on rotation of said plurality of fan blades; a plurality of shutters surrounding said plurality of fan blades, said plurality of shutters being movable between a first position in which said plurality of shutters are open to allow access to said plurality of fan blades and a second position in which said plurality of shutters are closed to substantially prevent access to said plurality of fan blades; a motor connected to said plurality of shutters to move said plurality of shutters between said first and second positions; a first weighted wheel connected to said plurality of rotatable fan blades to impart momentum to the rotation of said plurality of fan blades; and a second weighted wheel connected to said plurality of rotatable fan blades to rotate in a direction opposite to said first weighted wheel to substantially prevent instability. 2. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said generator is disposed externally of said plurality of fan blades. 3. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said generator is disposed internally of said plurality of fan blades. 4. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein a first gear is connected to said plurality of fan blades and a second gear is connected to said generator, said first gear engaging said second gear to transmit the rotation of said plurality of fan blades to said generator. 5. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said motor moves said plurality of shutters between first and second position in response to a signal received from a sensor. 6. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 5, wherein said sensor senses revolutions of said plurality of fan blades or wind speed. 7. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 5, wherein said sensor is activated by a remote signal. 8. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said generator is connected to a storage battery to store generated electricity. 9. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 8, wherein said storage battery is connected to a transformer that is connected to an electrical distribution system to supply electricity stored in said storage battery to the electrical distribution system. 10. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 8, wherein said storage battery is disposed in a support to which said electricity generating assembly is mounted. 11. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 10, wherein said storage battery includes a fluid reservoir having an inlet and a drain to facilitate filling and draining of fluid from said storage battery. 12. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 11, wherein said fluid reservoir has a removable liner to facilitate changing of fluid. 13. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said generator is connected to a power supply line to a building such that electricity generated by said generator is supplied to the building. 14. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of fan blades and said generator are connected to a shaft. 15. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein a rotation axis of said generator and a rotation axis of said plurality of fan blades are offset. 16. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein a first gear is connected to said motor and a second gear is connected to said plurality of shutters to move said plurality of shutters between said first and second positions. 17. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 16, wherein first and second stops are connected to said second gear to limit movement of said first gear. 18. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 16, wherein each shutter of said shutter assembly is connected to said second gear by a hinge. 19. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein a pivot rod is disposed proximal said plurality of shutters to guide said plurality of shutters between said first and second positions. 20. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein a bearing assembly is connected to said plurality of fan blades to facilitate rotation thereof. 21. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 20, wherein a heat sensor is disposed proximal said bearing assembly. 22. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 21, wherein said heat sensor is remotely monitored. 23. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of rotatable air flow control blades are disposed within said plurality of fan blades to direct air out of said electricity generating assembly to reduce drag on said generator. 24. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said electricity generating assembly is mounted underwater such that water rotates said plurality of fan blades. 25. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 24, wherein said electricity generating assembly is movably mounted such that said electricity generating assembly is adapted to be raised above the water surface to facilitate access thereto. 26. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said electricity generating assembly is mounted above ground such that air rotates said plurality of fan blades. 27. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein a solar collecting device is disposed on said plurality of shutters to generate electricity from sunlight. 28. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 27, wherein said solar collecting device is solar tape. 29. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein said first weighted wheel is wired to act as an armature and a magnet is disposed outside the first weighted wheel, thereby producing electricity when said first weighted wheel rotates through a magnetic field created by said magnet. 30. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 1, wherein a first electricity generating assembly is mounted above ground such that air rotates said plurality of fan blades and a second electricity generating assembly is mounted underwater such that water rotates said plurality of fan blades. 31. An electricity generating assembly, comprising: a plurality of rotatable fan blades; a generator connected to said plurality of fan blades to produce electricity based on rotation of said plurality of fan blades; a plurality of shutters surrounding said plurality of fan blades, said plurality of shutters being movable between a first position in which said plurality of shutters are open to allow access to said plurality of fan blades and a second position in which said plurality of shutters are closed to substantially prevent access to said plurality of fan blades; a motor connected to said plurality of shutters to move said plurality of shutters between said first and second positions; a first weighted wheel connected to said plurality of rotatable fan blades to impart momentum to the rotation of said plurality of fan blades, said first weighted wheel being wired to act as an armature; and a magnet disposed outside the first weighted wheel such that electricity is produced when said first weighted wheel rotates through a magnetic field created by said magnet. 32. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein said generator is disposed externally of said plurality of fan blades. 33. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein said generator is disposed internally of said plurality of fan blades. 34. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein a first gear is connected to said plurality of fan blades and a second gear is connected to said generator, said first gear engaging said second gear to transmit the rotation of said plurality of fan blades to said generator. 35. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein said motor moves said plurality of shutters between first and second position in response to a signal received from a sensor. 36. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 35, wherein said sensor senses revolutions of said plurality of fan blades or wind speed. 37. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 35, wherein said sensor is activated by a remote signal. 38. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein said generator is connected to a storage battery to store generated electricity. 39. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 38, wherein said storage battery is connected to a transformer that is connected to an electrical distribution system to supply electricity stored in said storage battery to the electrical distribution system. 40. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein said generator is connected to a power supply line to a building such that electricity generated by said generator is supplied to the building. 41. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein said plurality of fan blades and said generator are connected to a shaft. 42. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein a rotation axis of said generator and a rotation axis of said plurality of fan blades are offset. 43. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein a first gear is connected to said motor and a second gear is connected to said plurality of shutters to move said plurality of shutters between said first and second positions. 44. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 43, wherein first and second stops are connected to said second gear to limit movement of said first gear. 45. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein a pivot rod is disposed proximal said plurality of shutters to guide said plurality of shutters between said first and second positions. 46. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein a bearing assembly is connected to said plurality of fan blades to facilitate rotation thereof. 47. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 46, wherein a heat sensor is disposed proximal said bearing assembly. 48. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 47, wherein said heat sensor is remotely monitored. 49. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 43, wherein each shutter of said shutter assembly is connected to said second gear by a hinge. 50. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein a plurality of rotatable air flow control blades are disposed within said plurality of fan blades to direct air out of said electricity generating assembly to reduce drag on said generator. 51. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 38, wherein said storage battery is disposed in a support to which said electricity generating assembly is mounted. 52. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 51, wherein said storage battery includes a fluid reservoir having an inlet and a drain to facilitate filling and draining of fluid from said storage battery. 53. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 52, wherein said fluid reservoir has a removable liner to facilitate changing of fluid. 54. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein said electricity generating assembly is mounted underwater such that water rotates said plurality of fan blades. 55. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein said electricity generating assembly is mounted above ground such that air rotates said plurality of fan blades. 56. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein a solar collecting device is disposed on said plurality of shutters to generate electricity from sunlight. 57. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 56, wherein said solar collecting device is solar tape. 58. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 31, wherein a first electricity generating assembly is mounted above ground such that air rotates said plurality of fan blades and a second electricity generating assembly is mounted underwater such that water rotates said plurality of fan blades. 59. An electricity generating assembly according to claim 54, wherein said electricity generating assembly is movably mounted such that said electricity generating assembly is adapted to be raised above the water surface to facilitate access thereto.