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WHAT IS THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE, POWER GENERATING WIND TURBINE FOR A GRID TIE SYSTEM?
HOW WE CAN REDUCE THE VIBRATION IF WE INSTALL WIND TURBINE ON THE TELCOM TOWER?
about 11 hours ago - No comments
Question by : how we can reduce the vibration if we install wind turbine on the telcom tower? how we can reduce the vibration if we install wind turbine on the telcom tower – bcoz of the vibration link and coverage will fluctuate so how we can minimize it please guide me ! br// surendra
IN A WIND TURBINE, WHAT IS THE RATIO OF THE INPUT WIND SPEED (TO THE TURBINE) TO THE OUTPUT WINDSPEED?
about 1 day ago - 3 comments
Question by peter out: In a wind turbine, what is the ratio of the input wind speed (to the turbine) to the output windspeed? If we had 2 wind turbines one directly ahead of the other, would the wind exitting from turbine 1 produce the same power in turbine 2? —————————————— Answer by rsdudmDepends on
HOW BIG MUST A SOLAR PANEL BE TO POWER A TRAIN?
about 1 day ago - 3 comments
Question by : how large must a solar panel be to power a train? If the schematics of a solar train were drawn, what would they look like? Would the train be large or small? Where would the panels be placed? And if so, how large must the panels be to fit the roof? Even
HOW MUCH DOES A WIND TURBINE COST FOR A SMALL TOWN?
about 3 days ago - 1 comment
Question by Michael A: how much does a wind turbine cost for a small town? how much does a wind turbine cost for a small town. —————————————— Answer by jetrx_1011I recently saw an article on Yahoo news about a guy that bought a wind turbine for personal use. He spent around $ 65k. He figured
IS IT TRUE THAT ONE CAN SAVE SOME COST OF ELECTRICITY BY PULLING THE PLUG OUT OF THE RECEPTACLE?
about 4 days ago - 6 comments
Question by PHIL: Is it true that one can save some cost of electricity by pulling the plug out of the receptacle? Is it worth the effort? —————————————— Answer by Chuck PThat would be on things that have pre warmers in them like TV sets, no it’s not worth the effort. Answer by William Bonly
HOW TO TURN A FAN INTO A WIND TURBINE?
about 4 days ago - No comments
Question by tim is cool: how to turn a fan into a wind turbine? like those wind turbines that make energy. because it is basically the opposite. it takes energy and turns it into wind. a turbine takes wind and turns it into energy. how can i do this? —————————————— Answer by billrussell42Depends on the
WHY IS GERMANY GOOD FOR USING WIND ENERGY?
about 5 days ago - 4 comments
Question by : Why is Germany good for using wind energy? I know they use it, but what are some features of Germany that allows them to use it? —————————————— Answer by Haydenwind? Answer by Graham EarleIt’s the German diet which produces abnormally high levels of flatulence. Answer by ninaCause there is a lot of
WHAT ARE SOME ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF WIND ENERGY?
about 6 days ago - No comments
Question by bballer: What are some environmental benefits of Wind Energy? I can’t find any good sites. A good reply would be great but a good site will be worth an simple 10 points. Thanks! —————————————— Answer by Headtater0 carbon electricity. It is as simple as that. The wind is free and is abundant. The
NAMES OF SOME BOOKS THAT TEACH/SHOW HOW TO INSTALL WIND TURBINE ON A HOME?
about 1 week ago - No comments
Question by egeqb18: Names of some books that teach/show how to install wind turbine on a home? If there are any names of books that you know of that will help me STEP BY STEP to connect a wind turbine to the grid for my home, I would appreciate it. —————————————— Answer by bradster1200Here are
Q&A: WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET JOB IN WIND ENERGY SECTOR OUT OF INDIA?
about 1 week ago - No comments
Question by amit m: what is the best way to get job in wind energy sector out of India? It would be good if someone helps on the sharing knowledge processes of Visa for different countries which is required to work over there. —————————————— Answer by Jason Bournecontact the wind farms and ask them ——————————————
about 2 years ago
The Webley-Alox C112 is considered state-of-the-art but it’s really just a matter of choice
about 2 years ago
There are many variables here. First is your location. Defining factors are sustained wind velocity and average daily unobstructed sun. If you have average winds of 12-15 MPH or 6 sun hours the next consideration is initial cost. Large wind turbines need sustained winds in the 20 + Mph range for peak efficiency and become less cost effective if your wind energy is less. Wind generators are now much more expensive than photovoltaic panels but if you have the correct wind – much more efficient. Solar panels however are totally passive, twice as efficient as one year ago and virtually maintenance free with 25 year warranties. Wind turbine maintenance on the other hand can be 25% of initial cost as often as every 2 years. With the new grid tied systems batteries, inverters and converters are eliminated.
The amount of power generated may also qualify you for State Grants at different levels of Energy generated and may also make you eligible for additional grant money or a higher percentage of State funding. Check these things with your States “Alternative Energy” page.
Another consideration is payment for your Carbon Credits. Our local utility pays almost 2 to 1 for Kwh’s generated from Photovoltaics – since there are few if any Wind generators locally I don’t know if this would be true for them as well.
Depending on your state there are different grants for each type of generating device and the individual utility companies reimburse for “carbon credits” at individual rates. Either system gets a 30% Federal Tax Credit in “actual dollars” against the amount of tax liability (but not refundable over this amount – until 2016)
In my area (Southwest Ohio) we have good sun but nowhere near enough wind so our system is Solar. Hope this helps.
about 2 years ago
Hmm, I’m just on my way out the door, but I just wanted to pass along a good alternative energy resource site that has all sorts of information on wind turbines in addition to solar power, so I hope it’s useful for you:
http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_How_To_Pages_Home_Improvement_Zone_Alternative_Energy_Systems.htm
Good luck with your wind turbine project