Velocity26
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How many kWh are you using per year????
My avg. kWh is 8400/year. avg. elec. bill = $165.00/mth x 12 mths. = $1,980.00/year = 25 years just to buy the thing.
Wind Turbines for St Mary's
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My avg. kWh is 8400/year. avg. elec. bill = $165.00/mth x 12 mths. = $1,980.00/year = 25 years just to buy the thing.
SamSpade
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Eff that!!! $47K for an 80' tower EXCLUDING installation. No ROI.
This is why I'm playing wait and see. That kind of power would probably provide me with ALL of my electrical needs for the year - but it would easily be ten years or more to recoup that cost, and that's betting there are no failures, accidents, and the wind speed average is always good.
I've looked into solar, but it's also expensive. Most configurations I've seen, my ROI exceeds the lifetime expectancy of the panels.
Without some kind of state grant, it ain't happening at my house unless they find a cheaper way to get it.
SamSpade
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How many kWh are you using per year????
My avg. kWh is 8400/year. avg. elec. bill = $165.00/mth x 12 mths. = $1,980.00/year = 25 years just to buy the thing.
You're lucky - mine's a lot more than that, by about three times. 8-10 years for me.
And that's with me using compact flourescents, insulating, caulking, weather proofing and keeping the place mostly dark and all the devices unplugged when out of use, and the thermostat down.
Velocity26
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Sam,
Mine was a lot more too. Last spring I installed a 16 seer HVAC system and my usage was cut in over half. I have about 2,300 sq. ft. all electric. I rarely cook though and T-stat stays at 67 winter, 73 summer.
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Windman
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I have a re-furbished Jacobs that cost $26K. Plus will get $10K from MEA once installed and certified. Critical Area is no longer an issue and no Variance required.
I have a re-furbished Jacobs that cost $26K. Plus will get $10K from MEA once installed and certified. Critical Area is no longer an issue and no Variance required.
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Windman
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Folks. I got a 20 kw Turbine for I consume about 33,000 kwh a year. If you consume 8000-9000 kwh a year, a 20 kw system is over kill. I spend $5000 a year on utility costs. If you do Wind Turbine, you need to match the unit meeting your power consumption.
Folks. I got a 20 kw Turbine for I consume about 33,000 kwh a year. If you consume 8000-9000 kwh a year, a 20 kw system is over kill. I spend $5000 a year on utility costs. If you do Wind Turbine, you need to match the unit meeting your power consumption.
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Windman
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These Turbines are Grid Tie meaning you are still hooked to SMECO. By law, when the Grid goes down, the turbine cannot produce power. This is to protect the SMECO lineman out in the field trying to get the grid back up. You don't want to "Fry" the lineman. If you go off the grid, you could do some battery backup. SMECO will give you a new meter for this system so that it records how much power you put back on the grid when you over produce. Called Net Metering. You get credit for power produced.
These Turbines are Grid Tie meaning you are still hooked to SMECO. By law, when the Grid goes down, the turbine cannot produce power. This is to protect the SMECO lineman out in the field trying to get the grid back up. You don't want to "Fry" the lineman. If you go off the grid, you could do some battery backup. SMECO will give you a new meter for this system so that it records how much power you put back on the grid when you over produce. Called Net Metering. You get credit for power produced.
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Windman
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What is the best way to re-fresh updated messages on this page?
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Windman
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Wind Technology
Any looking for a 17.5kw Jacobs Turbine? Got one...
Any looking for a 17.5kw Jacobs Turbine? Got one...
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Windman
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I have a Jacobs 17.5 kw turbine. Vendor sent by mistake...
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Windman
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Wind Technology
Folks, like I said I have a Jacobs 17.5 kW Wind Turbine the vendor sent by mistake. The vendor thinks he has a buyer in Indiana. If interested, let me know and will get you contact information with Vendor. You would still need tower, inverter and blades that vendor can get.
Folks, like I said I have a Jacobs 17.5 kW Wind Turbine the vendor sent by mistake. The vendor thinks he has a buyer in Indiana. If interested, let me know and will get you contact information with Vendor. You would still need tower, inverter and blades that vendor can get.
Velocity26
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Sorry Windman. These things attract UFO's!!! 
UFO experts believe mystery of wrecked wind turbine could be final proof that we are not alone | Mail Online
UFO experts believe mystery of wrecked wind turbine could be final proof that we are not alone | Mail Online
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Windman
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This is the Jacobs system...
This is the Jacobs system...