Wind Electricity Systems
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Wind Power
Take control of your home or business' energy needs by harnessing a free resource—the wind. How? With a residential wind generator from Greene Tech Renewable Energy. Small wind-electric systems can provide electricity on remote, off-grid sites, or right in town connected to the utility grid. Although wind systems require some maintenance and need a little more attention than solar-electric or microhydro-electric systems, if you invest up front in good equipment, design, and installation, a wind-electric system from Greene Tech Renewable Energy can make economic and environmental sense. It helps reduce your electric bills, protects you against volatile electricity prices, reduces your dependence on foreign oil, and produces clean energy that doesn’t affect global warming.They also bring a great deal of satisfaction—there´s nothing quite like watching your wind generator convert a summer breeze or a winter storm into electrical energy.
Rebates Make Wind Power Affordable
Moreover, residential and commercial wind electricity systems are eligible for a 30% Federal tax credit PLUS TVA solar rebates and other incentives. By installing a GTRE residential or commercial wind electricity system you’ll take control of your energy costs and enjoy all the benefits of obtaining your electricity from a clean, renewable resource: the wind.
Quality and Service
Greene Tech Renewable Energy offers complete wind power electric power solutions for your home or business utilizing high-quality turbines and components from Aerostar Wind Turbines and Southwest Windpower. Our G.T.R.E. installers will provide the highest quality customer service– service you can count on for years to come.
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Homeowners and business owners: If you are ready to save money and make a difference, email us or call us directly at 423-422-4348. We'll answer any questions you may have and arrange for a Greene Tech Renewable Energy representative to visit your location and discuss your wind power options, including design and installation details, tower height, the sizing and location of your system and your budget. For more information on how wind power systems work, click on the Greene Tech Renewable Energy logo below.
This Solar & Wind Calculator will calculate the size and cost to install a solar or wind energy system for your home or building. Solar & wind calculator technology options include solar electric (PV), solar water heating, pool or spa heating, space heating & cooling, and wind turbines. The solar & wind calculator's financial analysis is based upon energy bill savings you can expect and the net solar/wind system cost, after tax credits and other incentives are applied. The solar & wind calculator results are based upon many assumptions and the limited data you will enter. An actual site assessment by a qualified Greene Tech Renewable Energy Solar and Wind Professional will be needed to determine the actual costs and benefits of installing a solar or wind energy system. Please click the link below to get started.
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Residential Wind Turbines: Cost Considerations
A homeowner's alternative energy goals directly influence the cost of a residential wind turbine. Units that are available "off the shelf" as kits can cost as little as a few hundred dollars up to $6,000. Normally these turbines are designed for limited-use applications, like providing emergency power or minimal power at remote locations like camp sites. When used at a residence, they rarely produce enough electricity to reduce your monthly bill more than 10%. In order to purchase and to install a residential turbine with sufficient power to return energy savings of 50% to 90%, homeowners can expect to spend from $20,000 to $45,000+.
In addition to the turbine, a mounting tower will be required and a power inverter must be wired into the home's existing electrical system. There will be:
shipping and labor costs,
possible construction of a foundation to stabilize the tower,
zoning and permit fees,
an interconnection fee with the local power utility,
and potential changes to the insurance policy covering the residence.
Self-installation is possible, and many units are designed with that in mind. The Skystream 3.7 (www.skystreamenergy.com) will cost approximately $12,000 to $18,000 for the DIY homeowner. The turbine is supported by a 30-40 foot tower and has a rotor diameter of 12 feet. A "next generation," low-wind-speed turbine, the Skystream requires winds of only 9 mph to operate and will generate 1.8 to 2.4 kilowatts.
A similar product, the Helix Wind Savonius, carries a price tag of $6,500 to $15,500. This unit can be mounted on either a 15 to 35 foot tower or on the roof itself, provided placement is two feet above the roof line. The Helix has a reputation for producing an absolute minimum of noise and is a good choice for residential areas where noise ordinances may apply. The units begin with a power capacity of 2.5 kilowatts.
As a general rule of thumb, the greater the capacity of the system, the higher the price. Homeowners looking at units capable of producing 4 to 8 kilowatts can expect to pay $22,000 to $55,000; ten-kilowatt systems run $80,000 to $125,000. Also, required tower height goes up in relation to power capacity. By the 4 to 8 kilowatt range, towers of 100 feet will be needed; 10 kilowatts require as much as 120 feet, an issue in most suburban neighborhoods, especially when a homeowners association comes into play.
The first step in even considering a residential wind turbine is a professional site assessment. If the quality of wind at your location is insufficient to offset the price of a turbine, other options should be considered. Also, conduct a home energy audit to understand your power consumption habits monthly and seasonally. This will help you to fine tune your alternative energy goals and to make better equipment choices. Tax credits and other incentives are available to help offset the turbine purchase and installation, but regardless, a residential wind turbine is still a major home addition on par with any significant home renovation project.
