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Whisper 500 Wind Turbine

03 February 2010

The robust Whisper 500 delivers serious energy for your remote power needs. The Whisper 500 performs well in harsh, high wind environments with it’s two-bladed, fiberglass-reinforced design. Patented side furling overspeed protection optimizes output at any wind speed. Assuming a 12 mph (5.4 m/s) wind, a Whisper 500 will produce as much as 500 kWh [...]

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Wind Power Grew By 39% in 2009

26 January 2010

The United States is now even closer to the point where 2% of its electricity will come from wind turbines. That may seem like a small number, but considering that growth came during the recession, hopefully it is a sign of better things to come. The American Wind Energy Association, in its annual report, said [...]

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20% Wind Power Possible for Eastern U.S. by 2024

21 January 2010

An increase to 20% or more of the Eastern Interconnection’s electrical load to wind energy is possible by 2024, which is great news. However, costs for new transmission lines could be as high as $93 billion, according to a new study released by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The Eastern Interconnection [...]

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The Best Home Wind Turbines For Your Money

12 January 2010

According to an article by the brilliant folks at Clean Technica, there are a few really great, well-made home wind turbines that would be best for your homestead. The article names five wind turbines, and extols each of their virtues in detail. We’ll sum up some of what they suggest, but be sure to hit [...]

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Tamiya Wind Power Generator Set

12 January 2010

A great way for kids to learn about wind power, this is a Loopwing Wind Power Generator Set from Tamiya. This educational assembly kit lets you explore the mechanisms involved in harnessing the alternative energy of wind power. Witness the conversion of wind power into working electricity! The motorized car sits on the top [...]

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Sunforce 44444 Wind Generator

10 January 2010

The Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator is a smart addition to your existing renewable power systems. It provides up to 400 Watts or 27 Amps of power at maximum efficiency. The fully integrated regulator automatically shuts the unit down when the batteries are charged to minimize wear. The Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator [...]

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