Your Questions About Wind Generators Alaska
Lisa asks…
If I lived in a cabin, 50+ miles from the closest electrical pole, how would I get electricity?
I am considering purchasing land in Alaska, a cabin off in the middle of the woods and was wondering how the tar would I get electricity, water and gas if needed to the land? Google was no help. Thanks!!
admin answers:
Electricity:
gas generator, solar power, wind power.
(gas gen and solar mix is my best bet)
Water- get a well dung)
gas- you buy a huge tank- a truck comes and fills it up a couple times a year, (lots of farmers do this)
Farmers usually have private wells and large natural gas tanks.. HOWEVER they still live on “The grid”
your electricity problem will most likely be solved by gas generator and solar power.
Good luck
Sandra asks…
How many kilowatt hours would I need to power a town of 1000 people plus businesses and a mine?
If i had a remote alaskan town of 1000 residents, how much power would I need to generate to run the whole town. Would a diesel generator work?
admin answers:
You didn’t give enough info.
1000 people and business plus mine isn’t specific.
What kind of people? Treehuggers? Hippies? Or the typical super-wasteful American stereotype?
What kind of business? Small things like the mom-n-pop stores? Small-town restaurants? Or a giant general motors automobile plant? Or what about a server farm (which requires lots and lots of power)?
For a mine, again, it depends of what kind of mine. How big is the operation? How updated is its facilities? Is it a pit/strip mine? A tunnel mine into the side of a mountain? Or a deep mine that goes way into the earth?
Then you have the climate. Alaska narrows it down some. Its cold there. But you forgot to say how is the town heated. Oil? Gas? Electric? Solar? Geo-thermal?
No matter the answer, I can tell you unless the town has tiny mom-n-pop businesses, tree huggers and hippies and an obsolete open pit mine, you’ll need a lot more than a diesel generator. You can try something green- like geo thermal, wind, tidal power. If you embrace the power of the future, nuclear power is the way to go. You can have an oil-fired or coal fired plant. It can run on natural gas or methane from composting waste. You can even have one burning trash to make power.
How much kW of power?
If each house had 4 people, then it would be about 250 households. Each household would consume about 15 kW a day of electricity.
So for homes you have 15×250 = 3,750 kW
business, say you got small ones and one Costco store.
Say 10kW electricity for 12 small businesses and 40kW for the Costco (they have lots of lights and fridges).
So business you have 12×10+40 = 160 kW
say you got the average open strip mine. A small operation that employs 350 people. Its not high-tech. It processes gypsum (different types of mines uses different amounts of electricity) for another plant in nearby Anchorage. That stuff is shipped by rail. I’d estimate 2000kW energy.
So subtotal:
homes: 3,750 kW
Stores: 160 kW
mine: 2000 kW
you need to generate at least 5,910 kW a day or you’ll have power issues. If all the homes are electric heated and not gas or oil, add another 1000kW a day.
In all, you needs at least 6,910 kW a day, but not more than 9,000 kW. The 2,000 kW a day difference allows some flex and deals with expansion of the town or unexpected high power consumption.
Remote Alaskan towns should not rely on diesel, or anything that needs to be shipped in. If the shipment is late or not coming, everyone could freeze to death. You’d want something that comes out of the earth reliably. Like geothermal. The earth won’t die for a very long time. If you place the plant near a volcano or place with thermal activity, you’ll get good, reliable high power output for the next couple thousand years or so.
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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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ALEKO WGV45W 30W Nominal 45W Maximum 24V Residential Vertical Wind Turbine Generator
 | This vertical version of ALEKO brand wind generator can be used around the home, farm, boat, business, or anywhere else where the power is needed.
This is a great working conversation piece to show the potential of what can be done with renewable energy today.
Not only is it perfect for battery maintenance, it can also be used to power remote lighting, laptops, communications equipment, signs, or nearly anything imaginable that is electronic in nature.
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GudCraft WM450 450W 450 Watt 24 Volt Wind Turbine Residential Wind Generator with Free Charge Controller CD5.0
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K3 Wind and Solar Mobile Charger (Green)
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Your Questions About Wind Turbine Technician Salary
James asks…
What is the salary of a wind turbine technician with Siemens power generation?
admin answers:
Coming into the wind industry as a technician, you could expect a salary anywhere within the range of 14-25 per hour. This is dependent upon your locale. In California, the average is 14 whereas in Texas it is 25 or more.
Maria asks…
for all you wind turbine technicians out there? how much is an average salary for a year? ?
i am fixing to graduate high school and i want to make this a career? any help?
admin answers:
See if any of these will help you with ideas and links. Good Luck.
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ALEKO 20W 30W Max Vertical Wind Turbine Wind Generator
 | Features:
Every turbine is finely balanced.
Smooth rotation is ensured
Quiet in operation
Unique and purpose designed generator
The turbine spinning when other wind generators stall
Overall delivers more Ampere hours of power per day especially in low to average wind speed.
This is the one of the small size ALEKO vertical wind generator, can be around the home, farm, boat, business, or anywhere else where the power is needed.
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300 Watt Bicycle Generator 3/8″ Belt Drive Pedal Power Pulley Dynamo
 | This DC Generator can be driven by human power, wind power, or hydro. The 3/8" wide pulley has a 2 inch diameter. You will be able to mount this generator to a bike stand using an adapter mounting plate. | |
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Lomanco GT-12 Galvanized Turbines
 | The Lomanco 12-inch galvanized turbine fits any 7/12 roof pitch, meaning any roof that rises 7 inches for every 12 inches it runs. Constructed with .025-inch stamped galvanized steel, this exhaust vent is available internally and externally braced. It features permanently lubricated ball bearings. Ideal for residential or light commercial use, this galvanized turbine comes with a lifetime warranty. | |
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Your Questions About Wind Turbine Generators How They Work
Jenny asks…
How to control the fluctuation of energy in wind turbine?
Due to the change in the wind speed, the speed of the wind turbine rotor changes, so at the output we get variable AC supply which means we do not get exactly constant voltage and frequency.
It can be control by controlling shaft speed and at the output by varying the load (Resistance).
I need to submit a case study about that so tell me about any site or e-book where I can find comprehensive details about that.
admin answers:
Basically there are two methods.
For small turbines (a few kilowatts) the turbine runs at whatever speed it likes, depending on the wind speed. There is a separate electrical converter to change the generated power into AC at mains frequency and synchronize it with the mains.
There may be a simple device to limit the max turbine speed just to prevent mechanical damage – for example a mechanical brake or lock, or spring-loaded turbine blades that spill the wind when the wind speed is high.
Large turbines (producing of the order of 1 MW or more per turbine) run at constant speed, generate power at mains frequency, and are directly coupled into the electricity grid when they are working. The speed is controlled the same way as for conventional power station generators. Without getting lost in the practical details, if the turbine tries to run at the wrong speed it is fighting against the whole of the rest of the power that is being generated in the electricity grid, so it loses the fight. As the wind speed changes, the amount of power generated changes. If the wind speed is too low, the generator acts in reverse as a motor to drive the turbine. (Of course in practice the turbine would be stopped completely, instead of doing that for a long period of time).
The rotational speed for large wind turbines is usually slow (10 or 20 rev/minute) with a gearbox to spin the generator at a higher speed. The blades are variable pitch so they can work efficiently at different average wind speeds.
Lisa asks…
Is there a forum for people who want to build their own wind turbines and generators and stuff?
I am looking for some website or forum where I can discuss the nitty-gritty of making wind turbines and building anything that enables people to go off the grid and build their own boats, heat sources, alternative fuels, all-natural materials, etc.
Would anyone know where to find that?
Thanks.
admin answers:
I’m putting together a small wind turbine. Check my web page for pictures, diagrams, and other information.
Http://members.rennlist.org/warren/wind.html
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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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Wind Power Home
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 evolving. Wind turbines are a modern design of the wind mill. With the rise of environmental awareness and use of wind power to meet energy demands, residential areas are beginning to bring the wind power home and are seeing more and more wind turbines.. The rising cost of energy is paving the way for the use of wind power residentially.
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. The use of wind power progressed as the centuries endured. Today, civilizations are bringing wind power home and using it for more than pumps and grinds.
By using wind power, home builders can expect to reduce their overall utility bills between fifty and ninety percent. In cases where the wind turbines are situated in ideal locations, homeowners can even turn a profit on the energy generation. The concept is easy. When the energy generated is more than the energy used, local utility companies automatically purchase the excess energy. Over a long period time, the use of wind power may be significantly less than the wind power generated causing quite a profit for the owner.
Basically, a wind power home residential kit is purchased and installed. A wind turbine is situated on top of a tall tower, about eighty feet in the air. The tower collects energy from the wind and converts it into a useable energy source that is compatible with the wind power home system. In typical cases, residences are powered by a combination of wind energy and purchased electricity from a local utility company. As long as the wind speeds are conducive to electricity generation, the residence remains powered by the wind power home kit. When the wind speeds decline and electricity is not produced, the residence is powered by purchased energy. For residences in particularly windy areas, energy production may be significantly higher than the energy produced in less windy regions.
Thanks to the technology that has been changing over hundreds of years, homeowners are beginning to take advantage of an economical and practical energy supply. One that is highly renewable and sustainable for years to come.
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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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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.
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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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