On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 7:27 PM, Jason Johnson<jasonpj@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Not scientific at all but I walk by a wind-mill installation in front of the Botanical Gardens in Washington DC every day that includes a windspire. The Windspire is nearly always turning while the other one is hit-or-miss.
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> From: Susan Ferris <susanferris123@gmail.com>
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 8:59:22 AM
> Subject: Re: Tilting at Windmills ... installing them that is
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> Hi---
> I investigated windmills and thought the Windspire was really
> interesting---it sure looks different
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> 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.
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> 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
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> Good luck! Sounds really exciting!
> Susan Ferris Rights
> The Pingry School
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> 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
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>> 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
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>> 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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