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
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>908-568-1884
>
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