Archive for the ‘RESIDENTIAL WIND TURBINES’ Category
Simple Funnel Innovation Can Boost Residential Wind Turbines Power 8 Fold
November 19th, 2009 | 
Author: Although this company does not make residential wind turbines, it does have a feature that could potentially work a treat if you fancy a DIY project. http://www.getsmartenergy.com/windcube/how-it-works.aspx
By fitting a funnel over the front of the turbine, the wind is accelerated through the blades and this increases the power by a massive 8 times. Very exiting news!
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Residential Wind Turbines & Selling Electricity Back to the Grid
I was amazed to hear that $80,000 residential wind turbines that make over $9000 worth of electricity every year are being bought for just $10,000. This must read story explains how:-
http://www.mywindpowersystem.com/2009/09/
If you’re eligible for a government rebate and you have a plentiful wind resource, you could be sitting on a goldmine. By selling energy back to the grid, investors are getting returns that rival those on Wall Street.
This article explains that although not available in every state yet, “net metering” schemes will become mainstream by 2020.
photo credit: tombothetominator
Two thirds of applications for residential wind turbines are being turned down by councils.
I’m amazed to hear that news. This may include wind farms, but residential wind turbines are also stopped because of neighbour disputes. http://www.24dash.com/news/Local_Government/2009-08-26-Prescott-slams-nimby-councils-over-wind-turbines
Residential Wind Turbines are Available and Affordable
This article about residential wind turbines says, “With either system, the average air speed should work out to around 10 mph.”
I had heard 5mph. Perhaps 5 is a bare minimum & 10mph is a better idea. http://www.currentcrudeoilprices.info/crude-oil-price-trend/residential-wind-turbines-are-available-and-affordable