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Wind
Power FAQ Page
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- How
can the wind fulfill my
electricity needs?
Wind turbines are turned by the
wind, generating electricity as
the turbine blades turn a magnet
inside a coil of wire.
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How much
wind is necessary to generate
electricity?
The minimum wind speed is 7 mph
for most rotors. Most
structures will impede the air
flow close to the ground, so most
wind rotors are mounted on a tall
tower. The wind speed is
much higher when the rotor is
raised off of the ground. Of
course, the greater the wind
speed, the more electricity will
be produced
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How much
electricity is supplied by wind
power systems?
A wind turbine can lower the
average energy consumption of a
home by 50-90%. The average
home uses 1,000-2,000
kilowatt-hours of electricity per
month. There are a wide
array of wind power options to
meet most needs.
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Is wind
power suitable for me?
Wind turbines tend to be very
large devices, completely
unsuitable for urban settings.
A minimum lot size of one acre is
recommended to accommodate the
tower(s) and rotor(s).
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Is wind
power the correct choice for my
energy needs?
It is generally recommended that
you have a wind speed of at least
10 mph and you pay more than $0.10
per kilowatt-hour for electricity
from the utility company. To
determine the wind speed in your
area, consult this
map.
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Are these
systems reliable?
Our brands of turbines and
electrical components are the most
reliable available on the market.
The turbines have very few moving
parts, making regular maintenance
unnecessary. Our premium
turbines are designed to last 30
years or more!
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How are
these systems environmentally
friendly?
Wind turbine systems do not
produce any pollution. These
systems reduce your dependency on
and consumption of utility
generated power. Over a
thirty year period, a wind system
will offset approximately 1.2 tons
of air pollutants and 200 tons of
greenhouse gases.
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Will I have
to re-wire my house to add a wind
system?
No, a wind system can be easily
integrated into any existing power
system.
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Will the utility companies allow
me to add a wind power system?
The utility companies are
required by Federal law to allow
such an installation. They
are also required to pay for any
excess electricity that is
contributed to their system.
Different states have different
incentive programs for using
alternative energy systems, so
please check your local and
state laws.
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How much do
wind systems cost?
a 10 kW turbine system costs
~$30,000 including shipping and
installation.
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Is it really worth such a large
investment?
Areas with higher energy prices
and higher wind speeds will
benefit more than those living in
areas where electricity is cheap
and the wind speed is low.
Wind systems will generally pay
for themselves within 6-15 years,
making these systems a wise
investment for a house.
Providing your own power will make
you immune to electricity rate
hikes and allow you to sell power
at a premium if you generate an
excess.
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Who will install a wind system?
We can refer you to authorized
installers in your area or you can
have it installed yourself.
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