Re: [OT] Wind Turbines

["Tim Hawes" <timsyahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

How much mains power do they need? Is it just to power the controls?
If so, a car battery and an inverter would probably sort it out. When
the turbine is producing you can top up the battery.

I like the idea too :-)

Tim.

On 10/17/06, Adam Walker <adamwalkerinuk@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi
>   I have not got one but like the idea of them.
>
> But when you dig a bit deeper, I dont think they look that good.
> I think its just the 'toe in the door' first commercial unit for end
user=
s.
>
> It needs the mains to work, no mains no output!
> So imagine you have spent =A31.5K on generator, its howling wind
outside =
and
> its winter
> The generator is not producing power in to the house cos
>
> a) Its too windy so you have to disconnect the supply (!!!)
> b) Theres a power cut, so even though its producing 1Kw on the roof,
you
> still have no power
>
> Also the pay back of 5-7 years is quite long.
> Taking into account the 10year lifetime of the product.
> But then again I think all things like this must be done on eco
grounds n=
ot
> cost saving.
> As the costs dont add up.
>
> I might be being negative but thats how I read it, a great product 
that
> falls short of what you expect.
>
> Adam


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