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Marilyn Queiroz
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April 30, 2005, 06:46:29 PM

Xcel Energy is one of the nation's leading suppliers of wind energy to customers. Of course, some parts of Colorado are pretty windy. Colorado’s first commercial wind farm is Ponnequin Wind Farm in northern Colorado.


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Toomas
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May 20, 2005, 04:12:24 AM

More than two years ago we have designed the 5 kW wind turbine and automatic wind-diesel system. http://www.windpower.ru/english/index.htm
We use principle of loading the diesel-generator additionally with charging current of battery up to 80-90% of its capacity. Now we have positive experience of our systems’ operation at several sites in Russia.
We need the cooperation with all who interested in this matter worldwide.


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kiscoirish
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July 06, 2007, 07:30:17 AM

Since moving to S. DE and experiencing the almost constant wind in our area, I have really been considering looking into a personal wind turbine. Does anyone have any experience with single house windturbines? I would like to hear from real-life experience.


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permaculture.dave
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July 08, 2007, 11:53:00 PM

We've got a small unit here at the Bullocks that seems to pretty well for us in the winter. We have it mounted in the top of a 90 foot Douglas fir in a valley (to take advantage of the venturi effect). One thing to note is that the smallest units tend to be the loudest from what I've heard. As long as you don't mind a droning background noise when the wind is blowing it seems like a good idea.

An alternative may be to get a bigger unit that won't be as loud and share it with neighbors or do grid intertie (especially if you can get a wholesale price for the power you produce above your useage).

Also, remember that solar and wind power make a great combo in many areas where it tends to be windy when the sun isn't shining and sunny when it's still.


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