Wind turbines, Energy, Limoux, Languedoc, France – EU09 PKA2550 – Per Karlsson – Toddler Light-Pink-T-Shirt (4T)
 | Wind turbines, Energy, Limoux, Languedoc, France - EU09 PKA2550 - Per Karlsson T-Shirt is a great way to show off your true style. Adult and youth sizes are a 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester, toddler sizes are 100% cotton. All sizes are available in white, grey, light blue and pale pink and feature a custom printed image. | |
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5kW ON-GRID Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – Complete
 | Reliable, affordable, independent, clean electricity with zero greenhouse gas emissions!
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Wind energy can be converted to electricity easily and cleanly. With today's rising gas and oil prices driving electricity costs higher and higher, it makes sense to harvest the wind but cost effective alternatives sized to generate enough power were tough to come by.
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Wind Turbine – Youth SweatShirt XS(2-4)
 | Wind Turbine Sweatshirt is commercial quality 9.3-ounce high resolution heat transfers garment. 50-50 cotton-poly NuBlend fleece, fully coverseamed, ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband with spandex, set-in sleeves. Our image transfer produces professional matte finish with Premium Quality and Superior image resolution. Colors do not bleed and the image is sharp and crisp. | |
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Your Questions About Wind Turbines Oklahoma
Mary asks…
What are some negative effects of energy producing wind mills or solar panels?
admin answers:
The biggest problems are that the most well suited places to put them are not usually where the need for the power is greatest.
I live out in West Texas just below the pan-handle. There are “wind farms” all over here, because the wind blows all the time. Other than a small city (Midland/Odessa) there is very little industry nearby. It’s 250 miles to Dallas/Fort Worth or El Paso and farther still to Oklahoma City, Houston or Austin. , Transmission of the power over distances is an engineering problem that still doesn’t have a good solution.
Similarly, we have some sunshine almost every day of the year. Solar works here, but where do we send it? Areas like Chicago and Boston need the power, but don’t have the sunshine as reliably.
Still, on a local level, we get a lot of our power from alternative sources. I feel good about that.
Edit specifically for Johnnie B – There is blessed little that stops the wind in west Texas. It slows some at sundown, but rarely stops. Maybe in East Texas, but that’s 400 miles from here.
Edit for asker – I’m not sure if my original answer was what you meant by “negative effects,” though. There are reports of large numbers of birds being killed by collision with the blades of a wind turbine, but that hasn’t proven to be true here. Some find the towers unsightly. I think they are rather elegant. As far as the “not in my back yard” argument – well, I’ve heard that the power company pays rent on the land for each tower of about $10,000 per year. I could get to like the guaranteed income. 5 towers, and I’d make more than my full-time teaching job paid. There are few other “negative” effects. Solar and wind power generation do not cause noise or air pollution, no mystery radiation source, no ground water contamination. They are two of the “cleanest” sources of power available.
Richard asks…
What problems are happening now that we will have to face in the future in Kansas?
What problems in Kansas are occuring now, that we will have to face more into the future?
admin answers:
I know a big issue is related to the Ogallala Aquifer in western Kansas is being drained by the central states faster than can be replenished and is an issue that will be critical in the future. If there is not enough water supported there, farm lands can not be water, homes will be without water and the balance of the earth can be lost. Water issues are critical to Kansas and when I took an enviornmental science course, my professor was also involved with the State Department of Agriculture, and said how Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Nebraska like to fight amongst themselves about water rights, pollution of water and so on.
I think also energy issues will be a major thing. With the increase in costs of energy, there might be a big push for wind turbines on the Plains. It will be a major issue in the future, even in the near future since wind can be good clean energy. Right now coal is being used in Kansas and people are getting upset at the pollution from it and so on.
Plus, Kansas being so close to agriculture, the problem of fertile soil will be a big issue. If they continue to overfarm, there could come a time when the ground doesn’t support agriculture, like with the Aquifer.
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Home Wind Turbine 2kw/48V – wind generator for home use
 | 2KW system is a low Torque, low wind system, rated 2000w at 20 mph, startup wind speed is 4.47 mph.
Wind/Solar Hybrid Charge Controller is included to convert AC to DC. Charge controller can handle 2000w wind load and 600w solar load. Hybrid inverter also has built-in dump load function.
Hybrid controller has LCD display to show the charging current and battery voltage.
Tower, Battery and inverter are not included, you can purchase tower, batteries and inverters separately.
Inverter recomme | |
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1600 Watt Missouri Raider Wind Turbine – 12 Volts
 | The Missouri Raider 9 blade wind turbine - 1600 watts plus potential wind power. 12 Volt 3-phase AC output to DC output model.
(Can be used as 3 phase output or DC output / Grid tie or battery charging)
3 phase output is the most efficient , no voltage and amperage loss in long runs
like DC suffers from. DC output requires heavy expensive cable and has a high power loss over long runs.
The turbine comes with one Renegade Super PMA with 14 magnet rotor; one 3-phase to DC bridge rectifiers; | |
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LEGO City Limited Edition Set #7747 Wind Turbine Transport
 | Transport and build a spinning wind turbine! LEGO® City is going wind-powered! Transport the wind turbines blades and motor on the trucks trailer, then extend it to carry the entire tower to the building site with the help of an escort vehicle to guide you through traffic. Put it all together and let the citys new wind turbine spin! # Contains extendable truck that fits the wind turbine parts! # 2 Minifigures and escort car included! # Wind turbine measures 13 inches (33cm) tall! # Truck and tr | |
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Your Questions About Wind Turbine Cost
Sharon asks…
How much would a 3m Wind turbine cost?
How much would a 3m wind turbine cost?
For a school project in technology we have to create a model for an eco building and we’ve created one with a wind turbine but i cant find any 3m wind turbine prices. How much £££ would it cost? Including installment and if you cant get 3m then as neer as possible to that would be great. Thanks! Hope you can help!
admin answers:
What is 3 meters? The blade sweep? The height? The blade length?
Michael asks…
How much does a nuclear power plant cost to build?
How much does a nuclear power plant cost?
How much does a big wind turbine cost to build?
admin answers:
Nuclear power plant: $10-20B billion
Large wind turbine: $2-5 million.
In terms of the cost per kW, wind is cheaper. Recent estimates for nuclear put capital costs over $5000 per kW. Wind tends to be less than $3000 per kW.
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5kW ON-GRID Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – Complete
| Reliable, affordable, independent, clean electricity with zero greenhouse gas emissions!
Diagrams Brochure Cost Analysis Resellers
Wind energy can be converted to electricity easily and cleanly. With today's rising gas and oil prices driving electricity costs higher and higher, it makes sense to harvest the wind but cost effective alternatives sized to generate enough power were tough to come by.
Not anymore. Finally homeowners and small business owners have an affordable and | |
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Wind Mill Power
For hundreds of years, communities have used wind mill power to meet their energy needs. From the simple vertical axle windmills of ancient Persia to the modern electricity generators of contemporary communities, the use of wind mills is constantly evolving. Today, the term wind mill power is commonly used in reference to grinders and pumps, while the term wind turbine is commonly used for the wind mill power that generates electricity. Nonetheless, wind turbines are a modern design of the wind mill, although the term is a bit antiquated.
The first use of wind mill power dates to early writings of the seventh century, though the date of the anecdote is debatable. Nonetheless, the earliest wind mills used six to twelve sails of reed or cloth material. The power was used to grind corn or pump water. By the twelfth century, wind mill power and aesthetics were evolving in Europe. During the thirteenth century, the Chinese used the wind mill power to irrigate crops. The bases of the wind mills were becoming smaller and rounder, and communities were broadening the uses of wind energy. Although the technology was still rudimentary, the pumps and grinds were being used for various goods. The types of wind mills and the uses of the wind mill power vary greatly throughout the generations and regions.
Today, wind mill power is best used to generate electricity. This contemporary design of wind mill power is called wind turbines or wind generators. Wind mills, or wind turbines, are increasing in quantity and use around the globe. In 2007, the United States increased its wind energy generation by 45%. The estimates for 2008 appear the same. Environmental concerns and panic regarding the depletion of fossil fuels leads to regained interest in wind energy. Theoretically, the United States can generate enough wind energy to meet the energy demands of the entire nation. The area of the United States with the most potential for wind energy generation is the Midwest, and wind energy companies are currently developing wind farms in the area.
Although wind mill power is an ancient concept, the modern applications of the design can be extremely beneficial to current civilizations. The economic and environmental benefits of modernizing the old-fashioned wind mills are highly practical. Interest in wind power is increasing due to the unfortunate circumstances regarding the depletion of fossil fuels and the rising public awareness of environmental issues. The concerns regarding the economy and the individual need for cost efficiency is creating a huge market for wind energy and wind mill power.
TALON2 2KW Home Wind Turbine System Grid-Tied
 | This generator produces 2kw at 20 mph wind speed with a maxium output of 2.4 kw at 25 mph. The generated power is feed back to the grid for net metering or get payback by power company. Based on the actual installation, this powerful wind turbine can significantly reduce your carbon trace by cutting or eliminating your electricity bill. This solution is applicable for homes, cabines, or small business which want to promote green awareness around your communities. The equipments in this listing | |
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GudCraft 500W 12V/24V Wind Turbine Wind Generator with Integrated Charge Controller
 | GudCraft WG500 model is 500W Wind Generator. It is a low wind speed, small-size wind generator with starting speed just 8mph! Yes! This model starts producing the wind energy just from 8mph wind! Fresh 2011 Version just shipped from the factory. This is the latest design with 3 new blades. This item is new in the factory unopened box. Comes with integrated charge controller, instruction manual and 1-year warranty from the purchase date. Works with both 12 and 24 volt applications. | |
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Missouri Basic 500 Watt 5 Blade Wind Turbine – 12 Volt
 | Blades begin to spin at only 5 mph - wind zone 2 - and begins making power immediately!
Our turbines do not "furl" (turn out of the wind) in high winds. Our turbine stays cool with the open face design and have blades that are made in the USA and rated to take over 120mph winds. They just keep on making more power.
Turbine Includes:
Raptor Generation 4 blades for maximum output
5 point hub is 3/16" thick steel, no cheap aluminum or plastic!
Fits on inexpensive 1.5" schedule #40 or #80 pipe. I | |
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Your Questions About Wind Turbine Generators For Home
Jenny asks…
How hard is it to build a wind turbine for home?
For a 5 month project at school I have to build a wind turbine for my home. How many hours will it take, will I get an efficent gadget, and how much will it cost? I’m thinking of getting help from a small wind turbine manufacturer. And I would just like to say my motor skills are very poor and I am not used to building things. Can I do it?
admin answers:
You can get kits.
However you need permission of your zoning board before you can do this, if it is any size at all.
But you can get small 1-2 ft kits. First reference is a 12″ one, but a toy, for $40. Second one is a 46″ 400 watt one that looks real and has a generator. You still need a battery and inverter. $630.
Search for “wind turbine kit” for more.
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Ruth asks…
How are different AC generators linked in a power grid?
I’ve often wondered this. When you have two or more AC generators (say two different power plants) produce power, it seems like it would be impossible to be sure the two are in phase with each other. So how can the two be linked into a power grid? Is the same technique used when hooking up a home generator (from a wind turbine, for example) to supply the grid?
admin answers:
No. It’s actually rather simple to keep them running synchronously on the power grid. All it takes is a simple phase comparator and a feedback control system to regulate the generator.
Doug
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750 Watt Permanent Magnet Alternator for Wind Turbine Generators
 | The Windtura 750 is built from the top-down for producing serious power on custom-built wind turbines. With its large #42H neodymium magnets, this generator will make over 1100 Watts in 35 mph wind. Many small wind turbine power curves violate the laws of physics. This generator packs serious power--just compare the size and weight of this generator with most generators that are rated at "500 Watts". Inside, you'll find 16 large #42H neodymium magnets. These magnets are composed mainly of Neody | |
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A Wind Turbine Recipe Book
 | A Wind Turbine Recipe Book (Jan 2009 English Units edition)
This is the latest edition of Mr. Piggott's 'axial flux windmill plans' as used in the courses he teaches worldwide. The Recipe Book replaces his older plans 'How to Build a Wind Turbine' (2005).
The Recipe Book is a much better structured document than the older 2005 plans. Rather than evolving 'organically' it is carefully planned to include six different sizes of turbines. Each section offers general advice combined with specific d | |
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American Educational Wind Turbine
 | Wind turbine. This exciting kit allows students to build and test a fully-functional wind turbine. The 10 page comprehensive guide was developed by the Kidwind Project and contains in depth information about history, turbine design, and wind energy. Students use a multimeter (included) to monitor how much power their wind turbine produces. For grades 6 to 12 and ages 11 to 18 years. | |
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Your Questions About Wind Generators For Home
Helen asks…
Is wind power generator at home really work ?
I heard about wind power generator and I want to make a wind power generator to power things in my house. Although I am not sure where to find good information. I want to save money. Is there any reliable information on how to make wind power generator at home?
admin answers:
I made mine wind power generator and its saving me some good money 🙂 I use it to power various things inside and outside my house. I found the best source of info for this at:
http://retirerichguide.com/WindGenerator.html
Good luck 🙂
James asks…
How do I make my own wind power generators?
I want to make my own wind power generator at home because I want to use it to power my laptop and a small portable TV. How do I go about building wind power generators?
admin answers:
I make my 2 wind power generators at home and you will need
a generator, blades battery and inverter.
I use them to power my lighting along my balcony.
Actually I got the infomation from http://www.makewindpowerathome.com. Thats where I got my blade designs from and learnt how to wire it up.. Its saving me some good money 🙂
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Residential Wind Power
Wind energy conversion is steadily proliferating as the average cost of energy increases. As more individuals are becoming environmentally aware, clean alternative energy sources that are cost-efficient are being sought at an extremely high rate. The use of residential wind power is exploding exponentially as individuals and builders are discovering the many benefits of generating their own electricity with wind power generators.
Residential wind power is relatively easy to understand. Basically, a wind turbine is installed on a tall tower. This turbine converts wind energy into electricity that is compatible with a residential electrical system. The wind energy is used in conjunction with power purchased from the local utility company. When wind speeds are conducive to energy production, energy is produced and stored. This energy is used for the home and the excess energy is automatically purchased by the local utility company. In situations when wind speeds are not conducive to significant amounts of energy production, wind energy is used in conjunction with purchased electricity. In some cases, wind speeds are too low to convert into electricity. In this scenario, the purchased energy is used.
Typically, residential wind power systems can save homeowners between fifty and ninety percent of their total electric bills. Individual savings are highly dependent on local conditions. Location of turbines and wind speed are highly variable factors that contribute to the energy conversion. Homeowners in unobstructed areas with high wind speeds can even make a profit on their residential wind power systems. Simply put, if the energy produced is greater than the energy used, homeowners generate a profit from the excess energy that will be bought by the local utility company.
Homeowners interested in residential wind power systems will need to do some research to determine the size of turbine needed for their specific home. In most cases, however, it is not economically justifiable for the homeowners to conduct the timely and exact wind measurements. Luckily, the US Department of Energy can provide sufficient estimates for expected wind performance. It is always advisable to consult with local authorities to ensure the rules and regulations for construction and maintenance are being met.
The initial investment for residential wind power systems can be several thousand dollars. Although this may seem pricey, the long term economic benefits of residential wind power production significantly counterbalance the initial investment. For the greatest savings, interested persons can choose to purchase the wind generator kits directly from the factories and assemble the systems themselves. Homeowners with a little time, patience, and knowledge will find residential wind power to be cost-efficient and environmentally friendly.
GudCraft WM450 450W 450 Watt 24 Volt Wind Turbine Residential Wind Generator with Free Charge Controller CD5.0
 | GudCraft 450W Wind Generator is 450W 24 volt model with 3 blades. Fresh 2012 version just shipped from the factory. This is the latest design model. This item is new in the factory unopened box. Comes with Free Charge Controller CD5.0, instruction manual and 1-year warranty from purchase date. | |
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