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The Power of Wind. Brought to you by Mickey Mitchell, Zack O'Brien, and Brad Biederman. (2). Small Wind Turbine Requirements. Important factors to take into account: - Wind Speed - Property - Zoning (1) -Price of electricity (4). Personal Wind Turbines.
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The Power of Wind Brought to you by Mickey Mitchell, Zack O'Brien, and Brad Biederman
Small Wind TurbineRequirements Important factors to take into account: - Wind Speed - Property - Zoning (1) -Price of electricity (4)
Personal Wind Turbines 2kW Skystream 3.7 Turbine Optimum Wind Speed: 12 mph Price: $12,000-$15,000 (3) 100W Aero4Gen Furling Turbine Optimum Wind Speed: 15-25 mph Price: $1300 (3) Excel 7.5kW/240-48V TurbineOptimum Wind Speed: 12 mph Price: $18,320 (3)
Benefits and Incentives • NYSERDA - On-Site Small Wind Incentive Program(1) • No pollution! • Infinitely sustainable • Doesn’t require any fuels • Mostly cost-free after initial investment(6)
Wind Speeds in Our Area White Plains - Westchester County Airport, NY Climate(5)
Recommendation • Wind Turbine is inappropriate for the site due to: • Weather restrictions • Costs • Poor environment for wind turbine • Noise and aesthetics • Size and space
Citations • AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION®, "Wind Web Tutorial." 2007. American Wind Energy Association. 8 Jun 2008 (1) • Layton, Julia. "How Wind Power Works." How Stuff Works 1Jun 2008 <http://science.howstuffworks.com/wind-power.htm>. (2) • Leichliter, Mark. "Residential Wind Turbines." Suit101. 2008. 9 Jun 2008 <http://energy-conservation.suite101.com/article.cfm/residential_wind_turbines>. (3) • "Renewable Energy Made Simple." SouthWest wind power. 2008. 9 Jun 2008 <http://www.windenergy.com/index_wind.htm>. (4) • "WIND - AVERAGE SPEED (MPH)." 19 Jun 2008 <http://www.met.utah.edu/jhorel/html/wx/climate/windavg.html>. (5) • "Wind Power." Alliant Energy . 2008. Alliant Energy. 9 Jun 2008 <http://www.alliantenergykids.com/stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phk_ee_re_001502.hcsp>. (6)