Wind Turbine

Wind turbines use blades to collect the wind’s kinetic energy. The blades are connected to a drive shaft that rotates an electric generator to make electricity. Similar to solar panels, wind turbines do not produce air pollutants therefore they have a small impact on the environment. However, wind fluctuates; turbines are relatively large in size causing a visual impact on landscaping and are expensive.

The Wind Turbine experienced maintenance issues from April 6th 2010 until August 13th 2010. To see the Wind Turbine maintenance logs Click Here

The average residential usage is 40 kWh per day.

Wind Turbine Installation

Skystream 3.7, 50′ Tower & Shipping	$12,700
Rebar, Concrete, Foundation Bolts	$1,000
Conduit, Wire & Supporting Hardware	$1,200
Labor & Incidentals	$9,885
Digging the Foundation	$1,399.54
Trenching	$200
Building Wiring	$3,540
Lightning Protection	$500
Total	$30,424.54

By Week

Apr 29	2.09
Apr 30	3.76
May 1	1.35
May 2	4.91
May 3	6.14
May 4	1.61
May 5	0.27
May 6	0.62
May 7	1.44
May 8	2.54

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By Year

Apr 11	223.23
May 11	98.32
Jun 11	78.38
Jul 11	22.62
Aug 11	36.86
Sept 11	108.56
Oct 11	104.39
Nov 11	182.04
Dec 11	99.80
Jan 12	185.43
Feb 12	135.11
Mar 12	142.89
Apr 12	151.58

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