Wind Turbines
The installation of a wind turbine begins with site selection. Most turbines begin generating electricity at approximately 7 MPH of wind speed. Most wind turbines reach their rated power between 20 and 40 MPH. For example, a 6 kW (6000 watt) turbine will generate its rated power of 6 kW at a wind speed of 24 MPH but it will only generate 1 kW at 12 MPH. K.C. Larson is very careful when reviewing a potential turbine site for a client. If we install a turbine, we would like it to produce the maximum amount of electricity for the client. We will not install a wind turbine unless the selected site has a history of sufficient wind energy and the flow of wind is not impeded by trees, buildings or terrain.
Yes, a wind turbine can be a good investment, but only if it is installed on a good, free flowing wind site.
Incentives are available to install renewable energy systems. Click here to learn more.
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Bergey Windpower Company
1kW and 10kW output |
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Aerostar Wind
10kW and 30kW output |
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Southwest Windpower
400W and 3kW output |
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Eoltec
6kW output |
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