On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM, Fred
Bartels<fred_bartels@rcds.rye.ny.us> wrote:
> Thanks Susan,
>
> Looks very interesting. OK if I add your response to the discussion over
> on ISEN?
>
> Fred
>
> A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>>Hi---
>>I investigated windmills and thought the Windspire was really
>>interesting---it sure looks different
>>
>>A complete Windspire 1.2 kW wind turbine typically costs between
>>$9,000 and $12,000, fully installed.
>>After rebates, the costs can be as low as $3,800, which is much lower
>>than comparable wind turbines and other alternative energy options.
>>The price includes the poles, inverter, wireless performance monitor,
>>and the hinged monopole.
>> A 30% federal tax credit and local rebates are available in some
>>areas. Payback is under 10 years.
>>
>>It is designed to operate in areas with average wind speeds of at
>>least 10 mph (4.5 m/s), although it works best where average winds
>>exceed 12 mph (5.4 m/s).
>>http://www.mariahpower.com/find-a-dealer.aspx
>>
>>Good luck! Sounds really exciting!
>>Susan Ferris Rights
>>The Pingry School
>>
>>On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 8:42 AM, Fred
>>Bartels<fred_bartels@rcds.rye.ny.us> wrote:
>>> Have any of you recently had windmills installed at your schools? I'm
>>> thinking it might be an interesting project this year to lead a group of
>>> students through the process of researching, planning and promoting the
>>> placement of a windmill on our school's campus. If others have already
>>> been through a similar process it would be great to hear about your
>>> experiences. (I've started a discussion on this subject over on ISEN
>>here:
>>> http://isenet.ning.com/forum/topics/installing-windmills-at-our
>>>
>>> I'm thinking of a relatively small windmill like this:
>>> [ http://www.windenergysolutions.ca/documents/WES5Tulipo_001.pd
>>> ]http://www.windenergysolutions.ca/documents/WES5Tulipo_001.pdf
>>>
>>> The set of videos about the construction of this windmill on Nantucket
>>> provide a good starting point for understanding the complexity of the
>>> process.
>>> [ http://www.plumtv.com/videos/bartletts-farm-windmill/index.htm
>>> ]http://www.plumtv.com/videos/bartletts-farm-windmill/index.html
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>>--
>>Susan Ferris Rights
>>susanferris123@gmail.com
>>908-568-1884
>>
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