PacWind develops, manufactures, and installs wind turbines at residences starting at about $3000. After rebates and tax breaks the turbine should pay for itself in less than ten years through savings in electricity bills. Surprisingly, the turbine requires only 5 MPH of wind to begin generating electricity, and is safe in 100MPH winds. At 100MPH, the turbine is spinning at 600 RPM. PacWind reports that their cylindrical design appears as a solid object when spinning and so is friendlier to birds and bats than the familiar propeller design.
The entry level model is 30 inches in diameter, 48 inches tall, weighs 60 pounds, and generates 500watts. This is, by the way, enough juice to light 30 compact flourescent lightbulbs. Turbines can be stacked if you need extra power for a party.
The entry level model is 30 inches in diameter, 48 inches tall, weighs 60 pounds, and generates 500watts. This is, by the way, enough juice to light 30 compact flourescent lightbulbs. Turbines can be stacked if you need extra power for a party.
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