Lower Cost Wind Turbines

I noticed a wind turbine at the California Academy of science the other day. I decided to do some research.  Helix Wind make it and sells lower cost wind turbines that are more suitable for home and small businesses. They make 2.5kW ($6500-$8500) and 5kW systems.

Helix suggests ensuring:

• Local zoning that permits small wind turbine installation.
• A site with adequate wind (greater than 14 MPH)
• An allowable installed height of less than 35 feet (although higher is ok too if zoning permits).
• An existing interconnection agreement with your local utility (to check the net energy meeting regulations in your state please click here: http://www.awea.org/smallwind/states.html
• Turbulent and gusty wind or wind that frequently changes direction.
• Extremely high speed winds.
• Electricity costs greater than $0.15/kWhr

More cost effective that other wind turbines, but still not for everyone.

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Posted on December 2nd, 2008
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