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What to Keep in Mind When Installing a Wind Generator System?

Article Category: Computers and Technology

Author Name: Jack Ryan

A growing number of households are becoming interested in residential wind generator systems to help them cut down on skyrocketing electricity bills. These systems use wind turbines with large blades that capture the wind to produce electricity. While initial upfront costs of installing the system may be high, your investment will be more than offset over its life, which is around twenty years. In addition, households installing small wind power systems may claim a Federal tax credit of 30|of qualified expenditures, including the costs of labor used in installing the wind turbine and the wiring required to interconnect the system to your residence.

There are two alternatives for wind power systems - stand-alone and grid-connected systems. With stand-alone systems your household will rely entirely on the wind generator system for your electricity requirements. With grid-connected systems, on the other hand, you can draw power from the utility whenever your wind turbine does not produce enough energy for your household needs. And when the turbine produces excess electricity, you can sell the extra power to the utility.

What are the considerations you have to keep in mind when deciding if a wind generator is appropriate for your home?

Are wind speeds in your area sufficient to make wind power economically feasible? As a general guideline, your area should have average annual wind speeds of at least nine to ten miles per hour for a small wind turbine to produce enough energy to make the cost worth it. You can research this information by looking for your area at wind resource maps released by the US Department of Energy and state wind maps. However, these maps just provide estimates and actual wind speeds in your area may vary depending on topographical features and interference from nearby structures.

What are the costs of utility-supplied electricity in your area? If your electricity costs around $0.10 to $0.15 per kilowatt-hour, then you may decide to supplement it or rely entirely on wind power, which costs an average of $0.04 per kilowatt-hour. In addition, if you live in a isolated area, the costs of connecting to the grid may be prohibitive. The costs of running power lines to these areas, depending on the terrain, may range from $15,000 to $50,000 per mile.

Are there any legal or environmental prohibitions against wind generator systems in your area? For example, zoning prohibitions in your area may restrict the height of poles for wind turbines. In addition, neighbors may also be concerned about the level of noise that the turbines may produce. If there are any ongoing local residential or commercial projects, you should also take this into consideration since these may interfere with the wind reaching the turbine once they are completed.

How much will a wind generator system cost? For a 10kw wind turbine system, you should expect to shell out at least $40,000 to $50,000 for the equipment alone, with another $10,000 to $20,000 for installation costs. However, these are rough estimates and actual prices may be different among manufacturers and installers. You should ask for quotes from three or more manufacturers to find the system that best fits your budget and your requirements.

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