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That’s one of the things I dislike about articles like this – there is never a way to order them.
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really people … have you forgotten to go look for yourselves or do you require spoon feeding .. sigh … http://www.avantgardeinnovations.com/
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Searching the free section on craigslist and enlightening yourself with easily searchable information, you could build yourself one for damm near free. But what do I know I’m not looking to get rich off of people not willing to learn and build something for themselves.
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Rather relative remark considering some cars cost two or three times a home can so how about just putting the cost out there instead of baiting hooks.
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We had one of these on our farm where I grew up. That was a long time ago. Isn’t that something? In Missouri. The problem we had was with the storage batteries.
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Great idea for people without power but the average American uses 901 kWh per month and windmills only really work if you happen to live on a jet stream. This will get you maybe 150 best case per month. I was advised against a windmill of any kind at my abode. Wouldn’t generate any power.
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obviously this one is not for you but many other could benefit from it. go solar then…
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Umm the average large fridge in Aus uses 180 watts of power or less when running! So 3-5Kw is a lot of energy for 3rd world countries. It’s India so their power is based on 240 volts, so double the output to get American equivalent (3Kw at 240 volts= 6+Kw at 110 volts). I bought a 1300watt wind generator with 6 metre (20 foot) tower, delivered included off eBay $Aus780 or about $500 US.
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Brett Griffiths, I love your fridge wish they had that kind of rating in Canada. My 3year old ‘eco-efficient’ fridge drays about twice that. The common turbine sold to the public is 450 watt, if the wind blows hard. The big deal here is that towers are very limited by building code regs. Banned altogether in many populated areas. You need several layers of permits and approvals if it is allowed. Rural municipal code where I live dies not allow ‘structures’ over 8 meters even with a permit. But of course when the government that makes the code wants to build a wind farm with dozens of mega big ones, the code does not apply. It is stacked against anyone who tries to stop paying the government for electricity. We we even need bunch of approvals and expensive permit to put a solar panel on the roof..even with 24 volt ones you have to pay for regular electrical safety inspections.
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No you can’t power a home with a windmill for the price of an iPhone or even 10 of them. Solar is better but you still can’t for less than about $3,000.
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OMG for all the people commenting, a little bit of simple math does the trick. The turbine does in fact only cost $750, they didn’t comment on installation costs but just like when you buy a part for your car, you have additional installation costs and fees. As for the energy generated, it can generates an average of 5kWh a day, and the average American household uses 30kWh/day. So that means this could produce about 17% of your energy consumption. Even though this is the current capacity of the model for sale, they do say their turbine is scale-able up to 300kWh/day.
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Good question! It actually doesn’t say that in the article, however it does say that it generates 3-5kWh, with 5 being the max so even on a low wind day you should still get 3kWh.
I did a little bit of research though and it says that the average wind speed in India (where this is from) is 4.4 miles per hour if that helps.
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Umm the average large fridge in Aus uses 180 watts of power or less when running! So 3-5Kw is a lot of energy for 3rd world countries. It’s India so their power is based on 240 volts, so double the output to get American equivalent (3Kw at 240 volts= 6+Kw at 110 volts). I bought a 1300watt wind generator with 6 metre (20 foot) tower, delivered included off eBay $Aus780 or about $500 US, for use on our farm in Australia.
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Why does ecosnippets continually publish and republish these things. The claims are bogus and the numbers just don’t add up.
I really wish they had some sort of review process.
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And you’ll get a lot more real use from a turbine than a hand-held distraction machine.
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I bet it could, but the article didn’t, and their webpage is remarkably short on details, though you can register “to become and early adopter”, which requires your delivery address.
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HOLEH!!! Real and for true? Where does one get one of these engineering marvels? If indeed they do exist.
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The costs of manufacturing, permitting, and construction are much lower in India. Their entire electric infrastructure is a mess due to pervasive theft of electricity. Legitimate businesses who need reliable power usually run their own generators.
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My condo uses 7 – 8 kW hours per day in summer. We have no air-conditioning. You need 15 – 20 kph steady wind.
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There has to be some catch. I’m guessing that it has to be very high up to actually catch much wind in most places. Maybe these are illegal to have in the US. Maybe the electricity storage costs a lot or is a hassle. There has to be a reason why everyone isn’t doing this.
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FALSE INFORMATION: That is the cost of one that will run a handful of light bulbs, (not a stove or fridge) only and that is the “in box cost”. Now figure the tower that is several grand more, if and only if you can get a permit to erect it where you live. Then you need the $500. charge voltage management controller and the $2000 battery pack. And the $500 inverter. And some engineering tossed in. And you got nothing when the wind does not blow.
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Sorry to bust your make believe bubble. Feel free to go on living in your little world.
Quote we got for tower only was $7000. installed with minimal concrete footings. 4 years ago. Plus $2500. for engineering study to present to the building permit officer before application. (Strength of tower, wind resistance, etc) That was non refundable even if no permit was granted. Tower must be located 2.5 time its height away from any property line or building. (For a 60 foot tower, that is 60 foot down sand 150 foot lateral cable run.. 210 foot.. Meaning lot of voltage loss before reaching batteries) Must have sign off from conservation authority that it is not bird migratory flute. Must have signed affidavit from all property owners surrounding property. Must have signoff from Electrical Power Authority re safety of installation. (Fee for inspection). All work must be done by licensed electrical contractor. (Big bucks in those last two). Firepower insurance company said no coverage if there was an electrical fire in home or outbuildings. Municipality say they wanted annual safety inspection by engineer at our cost.
Would never pay for itself.
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It is an easy fix. Build your own Old Fashioned Wind Mill on a small scale version, operates is decorative and generates your own power. Screw the ready made. This for the folks whom have a wind whip location on their land.
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New generation coal or clean coal is an oxymoron
http://reneweconomy.com.au/coal-ceo-admits-that-clean-coal-is-a-myth-69570/
The average US home uses about 901 KW per month or about 6 times what the highest rating of this wind generator.
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Sorry to say many of the solar solutions do not make economic sense. Looked at Solar City for AZ house and found savings were overestimated and production was less than the sales person outlined.
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If the naysayers had been in control of the first cars, airplanes, electricity, and telephones, we’d still be in the horse & buggy dark ages. This is a start!
Reply Well, then don’t move to Maine because their Asshole Governor LaPoop has gotten into bed with Big Energy and now all the Off Gridders Solar Wind exectra are now taxed to Hell for generating their own electricity. That’s right folks Mainers got Fucked Again by their Shit Bag Governor LaPoop. The Tax Man is coming for you on your Off Grid Cabin with a bill. How is that for bending over. Eyes Wide Shut or What? Why are the Mainers not Fighting Mad? This is clearly a Greed Control and Power Grab. This is unconstitutional and wrong on every level. So don’t move to Maine you will get Fucked over and over again and it won’t be a pleasure. Most Off Gridders are selling and moving out to Rhode Island and New Hampshire some even to Northern Middle of the country some North West out Oregon way.,Federation for Humanity not Insanity. Fact Checkers.
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And only if you want to run led lights and charge up a smartphone or laptop. Boil a kettle of water, run a washing machine cycle? Dream on. 600W won’t do it. Nice idea, though.
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I power my shop hot tub and well pump. Its a start. Saves about 25-40% on my power bill.
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With all the positive aspects of alternative energy why is necessary to headline such BS nonsense. Get real with the pricing infos.
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You may have trouble getting it okayed by local authorities. Ireland gave tax credits to anyone who put wind turbines on their roofs.
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