Comments on: inexpensive residential wind turbine – earthtronics http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2009/06/13/inexpensive-residential-wind-turbine-earthtronics/ The Alternative Consumer provides product reviews, eco news and green info to the next wave of smart consumers. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:25:22 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v= hourly 1 By: irne smith http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2009/06/13/inexpensive-residential-wind-turbine-earthtronics/comment-page-1/#comment-292689 irne smith Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:00:12 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/?p=13358#comment-292689 what are the deibels? relate that to noise a lawnmover makes thank you what are the deibels?
relate that to noise a lawnmover makes
thank you

]]> By: rd http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2009/06/13/inexpensive-residential-wind-turbine-earthtronics/comment-page-1/#comment-287499 rd Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:23:06 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/?p=13358#comment-287499 Hey RJ, All wind turbines aren't created equal. The Honeywell turbine produces power at wind speeds as low as 2mph and is designed without a center gearbox which reduces the moving parts. If you want to buy your turbine at Amazon.com, that's up to you. Hey RJ,
All wind turbines aren’t created equal. The Honeywell turbine produces power at wind speeds as low as 2mph and is designed without a center gearbox which reduces the moving parts. If you want to buy your turbine at Amazon.com, that’s up to you.

]]> By: ray jay http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2009/06/13/inexpensive-residential-wind-turbine-earthtronics/comment-page-1/#comment-287434 ray jay Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:22:43 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/?p=13358#comment-287434 for $1900.00 you can buy a 2kw home wind turbine off amazon plus a 2 yr warranty to boot. WTF for $1900.00 you can buy a 2kw home wind turbine off amazon plus a 2 yr warranty to boot. WTF

]]> By: rd http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2009/06/13/inexpensive-residential-wind-turbine-earthtronics/comment-page-1/#comment-275039 rd Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:58:52 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/?p=13358#comment-275039 The average cost per kilowatt hour of electricity varies across the U.S. Last year it averaged around 11 cents. It's estimated that the average household uses around 12,000 Kw per year costing $1,320. The Honeywell Turbine claims to produce 2000 KWh a year or around $220 at the 11 cents average. So the turbine does put a dent in some electric bills. If you're paying a cheap rate for power a small wind turbine probably isn't a wise home improvement - unless you just want to make a statement. The average cost per kilowatt hour of electricity varies across the U.S. Last year it averaged around 11 cents. It’s estimated that the average household uses around 12,000 Kw per year costing $1,320. The Honeywell Turbine claims to produce 2000 KWh a year or around $220 at the 11 cents average. So the turbine does put a dent in some electric bills. If you’re paying a cheap rate for power a small wind turbine probably isn’t a wise home improvement – unless you just want to make a statement.

]]> By: Mike http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2009/06/13/inexpensive-residential-wind-turbine-earthtronics/comment-page-1/#comment-268828 Mike Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:54:55 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/?p=13358#comment-268828 Let's see. Earthtronics web site says the Honeywell wind turbine can produce up to 2000 KW/yr. At my current rate of 6 cents per KW that is $120 per year. Divide the cost of the turbine ($4,500) by the production ($120) and it will take only 37.5 years for pay back. That assumes max production and no needed repairs. Not overly practical in my area. Let’s see. Earthtronics web site says the Honeywell wind turbine can produce up to 2000 KW/yr. At my current rate of 6 cents per KW that is $120 per year.

Divide the cost of the turbine ($4,500) by the production ($120) and it will take only 37.5 years for pay back. That assumes max production and no needed repairs.

Not overly practical in my area.

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