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Saturday, February 17, 2007

Skystream 3.7 WindPower Turbine

If you have a property of over a half-acre with an unobstructed view and exposure to a good amount of wind, you may be able to significantly reduce or eliminate your electric bill. The Skystream 3.7 wind turbine mounts on a 35 to 70 foot tower and can take a 20 to 90% chunk out of the residential electric bill of those with the right location.

The Skystream 3.7 can generate 400 kw a month with winds of 12 mph. It taps into the existing power company system and starts generating power at wind speeds over 8 mph. As wind speeds increase less power is taken from your power utility, if you generate more wind power than your household can consume your utility meter will actually spin backwards creating a credit.

No wiring changes to your home electrical system are necessary and federal guidelines mandate that local power companies allow your connection. Zoning by-laws usually require a permit to erect the tower. The turbine has 12-foot-long blades, can make about as much noise as an air conditioner and, though no data is in, may endanger the occasional bird.
Price: around $10k

more @ skystreamenergy.com

more @ southwestwindpower.com

There are 7 comments.

hank feddern May 27, 2007

I use about 2000kw’s per month. Need your help.
Thanks,Hank
Herb De Groft May 28, 2007

Well Done! I wish we had the sustainable wind here in the Smithfield, Va, area. I’d put one up today! Thanks. Keep up the good work.
rd May 28, 2007

Hank I don’t know what to tell you. Herb thanks for the props.
rd
john Jul 14, 2008

I would like to know the size I need for my home My bill is around 275.00 per mouth

thanks
john
Jeff Fykes Sep 30, 2008

I live on the Chesapeake and receive plenty of wind while at work and at night. I would like to install a system but need to know my options.

Thanks
Jeff
CADE Oct 10, 2008

I LIVE IN WEST TEXAS WHERE THE WINDS ARE PLENTY.
CAN I GET BY WITH ONE UNIT. MY AVG BILL IN THE SUMMER IS ABOUT $100.00 ON AVG.
rd Oct 11, 2008

You need pretty steady winds in excess of 8mph to make a dent in your electric bill. Check out Skystream’s FAQ at the link below - or contact the company for more specifics.
http://www.skystreamenergy.com/resources/faqs.php