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WIND ELECTRIC
The process is simple! Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical
into your home, business, or the grid.
It's easy to understand why wind energy is the fastest growing electricity-generating
technology in the world. Considering current fuel prices, wind is the most cost-effective energy
source out there as well as being a clean, domestic, renewable resource that can help the
U.S. decrease its dependence on foreign fuel sources.
Wind Energy is Gaining Popularity, The US reported a record 5,244 MW installed in 2007,
more than double the 2006 figure, accounting for about 30% of the country's new power
producing capacity in 2007. Overall US wind power generating capacity grew 45% in 2007,
with total installed capacity now standing at 16.8 GW.
A single utility-scale wind turbine (750 kW) can prevent the emission of 5,000 tons of carbon
dioxide into the atmosphere each year. It would take 500 acres of forest to absorb that much
carbon dioxide.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR WIND ELECTRIC
Whether your site is REALLY windy or not (a professional should make that analysis) a tall
tower is almost always required, the higher the better, especially for inland wind installations.
You need the head to be 30'or more over top of any building or trees within three hundred feet
of the wind towers location, and we need a sub-panel to tie into close by, within a couple
hundred feet for lower cost and limited transmission loss.
SPACE NEEDED FOR WIND ENERGY
Usually a couple of acres or more works fine. Set-back laws and neighbors may be an issue
with installs on smaller lots especially in urban settings. Most towers even 100' in the air, with
guide wires need only an 84' diameter footprint to place the tower and its wires within. Some
towers have no guide wires to deal with!
MAINTENANCE TO WIND ELECTRIC MACHINES
Have a trained eye look at the machine once every three to four years, checking blades,
bearings, and wear and tear of the unit. Inspect the tower and its anchoring system for integrity.
into your home, business, or the grid.
It's easy to understand why wind energy is the fastest growing electricity-generating
technology in the world. Considering current fuel prices, wind is the most cost-effective energy
source out there as well as being a clean, domestic, renewable resource that can help the
U.S. decrease its dependence on foreign fuel sources.
Wind Energy is Gaining Popularity, The US reported a record 5,244 MW installed in 2007,
more than double the 2006 figure, accounting for about 30% of the country's new power
producing capacity in 2007. Overall US wind power generating capacity grew 45% in 2007,
with total installed capacity now standing at 16.8 GW.
A single utility-scale wind turbine (750 kW) can prevent the emission of 5,000 tons of carbon
dioxide into the atmosphere each year. It would take 500 acres of forest to absorb that much
carbon dioxide.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR WIND ELECTRIC
Whether your site is REALLY windy or not (a professional should make that analysis) a tall
tower is almost always required, the higher the better, especially for inland wind installations.
You need the head to be 30'or more over top of any building or trees within three hundred feet
of the wind towers location, and we need a sub-panel to tie into close by, within a couple
hundred feet for lower cost and limited transmission loss.
SPACE NEEDED FOR WIND ENERGY
Usually a couple of acres or more works fine. Set-back laws and neighbors may be an issue
with installs on smaller lots especially in urban settings. Most towers even 100' in the air, with
guide wires need only an 84' diameter footprint to place the tower and its wires within. Some
towers have no guide wires to deal with!
MAINTENANCE TO WIND ELECTRIC MACHINES
Have a trained eye look at the machine once every three to four years, checking blades,
bearings, and wear and tear of the unit. Inspect the tower and its anchoring system for integrity.
| DID YOU KNOW??? |
Wind Energy Solutions
Inland machines can work. You need to
have your site looked at and think TALL.
We have to put the machine up high in
inland conditions, or almost for any
installation. So if your in a good site, have
the ability to get the head high in the air
you will make power. Remembering wind
verses PV which works almost every day,
when it's not windy you're not making
power. I compare the two (wind and PV)
like the tortoise and the hare. One works
everyday but the other rips when
conditions are right, but that's not the case
very often in most areas of Michigan unless
you're near the water.
How Much Power Wind Energy
Can Make
Wind machines are rated by peak power
output but be careful when reading the
marketing info. You will see it say it's a 1K
(1000watt) wind machine, but what that
really means it makes that much power at
its prime wind target speed, which is often
19-25MPH. What that means it has to blow
that fast to make that much power (1000
watts in 20 mph winds for one hour).
Having said this, a tall wind installation in
a windy site can produce a lot of energy,
you just need a good site and get it up in
the clear air! 100KWH to 1500KWH a
month annually are common numbers
here in Michigan, depending on your site.
Inland machines can work. You need to
have your site looked at and think TALL.
We have to put the machine up high in
inland conditions, or almost for any
installation. So if your in a good site, have
the ability to get the head high in the air
you will make power. Remembering wind
verses PV which works almost every day,
when it's not windy you're not making
power. I compare the two (wind and PV)
like the tortoise and the hare. One works
everyday but the other rips when
conditions are right, but that's not the case
very often in most areas of Michigan unless
you're near the water.
How Much Power Wind Energy
Can Make
Wind machines are rated by peak power
output but be careful when reading the
marketing info. You will see it say it's a 1K
(1000watt) wind machine, but what that
really means it makes that much power at
its prime wind target speed, which is often
19-25MPH. What that means it has to blow
that fast to make that much power (1000
watts in 20 mph winds for one hour).
Having said this, a tall wind installation in
a windy site can produce a lot of energy,
you just need a good site and get it up in
the clear air! 100KWH to 1500KWH a
month annually are common numbers
here in Michigan, depending on your site.
| PRICING |
Head and tower starting around $10,000
height, and power output of system. Many
Head and tower starting around $10,000
small systems installed are in the and
going up depending on tower, type,
$11,000-25,000 range, while slightly larger
machines are installed in the
$25,000-55,000 range.
height, and power output of system. Many
Head and tower starting around $10,000
small systems installed are in the and
going up depending on tower, type,
$11,000-25,000 range, while slightly larger
machines are installed in the
$25,000-55,000 range.
| INCENTIVES |
Incentives for Homeowners
The government offers a 30% tax credit on
the total the cost of an installed solar
system, with NO LIMIT. Example scenario:
The amount comes off any tax liability you
have at the end of the tax year. There is
also an Illinois rebate of 30% capped at
$10,000.
Incentives for Business Owners
The government offers a 30% tax credit for
business owners who install a solar system,
with no limit. Example scenario: $50,000
system purchase - $15,000 tax credit =
$35,000 final cost. There is also an Illinois
rebate of 30% capped at $10,000.
The government offers a 30% tax credit on
the total the cost of an installed solar
system, with NO LIMIT. Example scenario:
The amount comes off any tax liability you
have at the end of the tax year. There is
also an Illinois rebate of 30% capped at
$10,000.
Incentives for Business Owners
The government offers a 30% tax credit for
business owners who install a solar system,
with no limit. Example scenario: $50,000
system purchase - $15,000 tax credit =
$35,000 final cost. There is also an Illinois
rebate of 30% capped at $10,000.
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