September 4, 2010 - 1:38 pm
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Question by BigDavez: How long does it take a wind turbine to pay for itself?
Just an average size wind turbine in a wind farm.
Managed to find the answer myself, The average wind farm in the UK will pay back the energy used in its manufacture within six to eight months, this compares favourably with coal [...]
September 3, 2010 - 6:36 am
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Question by MaryCheneysAccessory: What are the pros and cons of wind energy?
There are a lot of wind farms going up in my area. The biggest con that I see from these generators is that they pollute the beauty of our mountain ridges here in Western Pennsylvania. Sure, I am all for energy independence, [...]
September 2, 2010 - 1:56 pm
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GudCraft FD400 400 Watt 24 Volt Residential Wind Turbine Generator Kit with Controller
400 Watt, 24 Volt system uses wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics
Constructed from lightweight, weatherproof cast aluminum
Latest 2010 design with 3 new blades. Charge controller is included!
Wind turbines include generator, 3 blades, charge controller and screws/bolts
3-Year Warranty
GudCraft FD400 Wind [...]
September 1, 2010 - 11:35 pm
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Question by oakwhiz: How do you connect a solar panel and wind generator in parallel?
I have an ~18v solar panel and a ~15v wind turbine. Sometimes one generates more voltage than the other. How would I get both of them to charge one ~12v battery? I can’t just connect them in parallel with diodes, because [...]
August 31, 2010 - 4:38 pm
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Question by Bradley: What education would i need to get a job in solar energy or wind energy after graduating high school?
Im fresh out of high school and am not sure what education i should be seeking next. I have heard that renewable energy is a fast growing field and would like to know what [...]
August 31, 2010 - 11:57 am
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Mod-5A wind turbine generator program design report (SuDoc NAS 1.26:174737/V.4/BK.1-BK.5)
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August 30, 2010 - 9:36 am
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Question by Steven: How to adjust pitch on wind turbine blades?
I am doing a science fair project in which I will measure the energy output of a wind turbine whose blades are tilted at various angles. How can I change the pitch for each blade equally, and without having to create separate pieces each time [...]
August 29, 2010 - 9:56 am
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Lionel Operating Wind Turbine 3-Pack
Realistic rotation of turbine blades
Constant rotating speed
Traditional O Gauge
Great addition to your layout
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List Price: $ 224.99
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August 29, 2010 - 2:38 am
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Question by john s: How does using a wind turbine mitigate global warming?
How does using a wind turbine/ sloar panels help mitigate global warming?
My school just installed solar panels and a wind turbine now they want me to say how it mitigates global warming, help!
Yes i need a long and detailed answer. Eg it helps [...]
August 27, 2010 - 7:36 pm
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Question by Mak: Can anybody tell me the minimum speed required by a wind mill to generate electricity?
What is the minimum speed required by a wind mill to generate electricity?
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Answer by Devil’s NephewIt is bit difficult to explain:
Read this:
http://www.reuk.co.uk/Wind-Turbine-Tip-Speed-Ratio.htm
Tip Speed Ratio Calculations
The tip speed ratio is given by dividing the speed of the tips of [...]
February 9, 2010 - 3:09 am
Could you please confirm the shipping weight,300Lb is a lot? most others weigh about 65Lb?
is it the cable that weighs so much?
thanks
Rating: 4 / 5
February 9, 2010 - 5:03 am
In the product Description they recommend that you do not use ” cheap Chinese inverters as they are not reliable” yet the charge controller the send with this wind generator says in LARGE letters on the front “MADE IN CHINA” Makes me wonder how good the charge controller really is.
Rating: 2 / 5