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Small Wind Turbine Requirements Important factors to take into account: - Wind Speed - Property - Zoning (1) -Price of electricity (4)
100W Aero4Gen Furling Turbine Optimum Wind Speed: mph Price: $1300 (3) 2kW Skystream 3.7 Turbine Optimum Wind Speed: 12 mph Price: $12,000-$15,000 (3) Excel 7.5kW/240-48V Turbine Optimum Wind Speed: 12 mph Price: $18,320 (3)
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 ClimateWhite 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." American Wind Energy Association. 8 Jun 2008 (1) Layton, Julia. "How Wind Power Works." How Stuff Works 1Jun (2) Leichliter, Mark. "Residential Wind Turbines." Suit Jun (3) "Renewable Energy Made Simple." SouthWest wind power Jun (4) "WIND - AVERAGE SPEED (MPH)." 19 Jun (5) "Wind Power." Alliant Energy Alliant Energy. 9 Jun (6)