Skystream 3.7 Review
Building a Wind Turbine is a great cheap option to getting you started on the road to utility bill freedom, but some of you may not have the time or resources to build your own so we are also going to review different types of off the shelf Wind Turbines.
The Skystream 3.7
The Skystream 3.7 is a popular model and is a great choice for home or small business, but lets get straight to the point, how much does it cost?.well this can only be used as a rough guide as individual circumstances differ but $14000-$18000 should be around the installed figure, and you can get a 30% reduction in the USA through the Small Wind tax credit system, this only comes into play if you are paying tax as the 30% is subtracted from your tax bill.
As sustainable energy gathers pace I envisage many more countries following suit with tax breaks so it is worth checking wherever you live,
The Skystream 3.7 works in conjunction with your utility power so if you have a lull in the wind the electricity for your home will be supplied from the grid, however the good part is the wind does not have to be very strong to benefit as the estimated energy output is 400 KWh per month at a wind speed of around 12mph or 5.4 m/s, you can check your monthly usage by taking a reading from your meter and then again one month later then calculate the difference or check your utility bill. if you generate more electricity than you are using then your meter could go into reverse which sounds good to me.
The Skystream 3.7 Domestic Wind Turbine has a rated capacity of 2.4 kw and the blades are 12 ft or 3.7 m, the operational rpm is 50-330 and towers are available from 30-70 feet,
The positioning of The Wind Turbine is crucial for optimum performance, you can survey the site using an anemometer but a guide to start with is to look at Wind Guide USA or Wind Guide International,
The height of the tower to mount your Skystream 3.7 will also be governed by your sites circumstances and a good guide is the lower part of your rotor blade should be 20 feet or 6 meters above any surrounding buildings or trees that are within a 250 feet ( 76m) radius of the wind turbine.
lets look at a Skystream 3.7 in action
For more information and to find your nearest local dealer contact Southwest Windpower who sell the Skystream 3.7 through their global network of suppliers.
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In addition to the tax breaks, some states have what’s known as “net metering” laws. This means that the power company buys back any excess electricity that you are generating. In effect, the meter runs both ways. The net-metering laws are different depending on where you live, so you should check them out before making a decision about a Wind Turbine or Solar Panels or both. For example, Massachusetts just enacted a new net metering law that looks particularly attractive – the utility company has to buy back your excess electricity at retail rates rather than wholesale rates.
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I love the idea of getting a Wind Turbine but the costs are just too high right now. Maybe I will have to build one instead! LOL. Thanks for putting up the info.
I recently began setting up my own Solar Panels – I utilized some video guides I found and it’s working out good!