Practicality: What Needs to be Considered for Wind Systems
Permits, Zoning, and Utilities
• Determine what is allowed by local authorities.
• Work with your local government to acquire relevant
permits.
• Work with your local utility to allow your system to
become grid-tied.
• Contact SunWind Power Systems to help guide and
support your interaction with local authorities.
Site Assessment
1. Determine if your site as at least a wind speed of 9 mph.
• Use US wind maps. Also available for Indiana is a 70 Meter and 100 Meter and wind map.
Note: It has been estimated that Indiana has at least 40,000 Megawatts of wind energy potential.
Note: local wind speeds are highly dependent on local topography which may not correlate with wind map data.
• Use weather info. generated by local weather
stations and airports.
• Check trees on your property for indication of
strong wind.
• Purchase an anemometer to measure wind speed
on your property (Sold by SunWind Power Systems).
• Contact SunWind Power Systems for a site assessment.
2. Determine proper site of wind turbine on your property.
• The turbine should be at least 20 feet above any
obstacles such as trees and buildings in a 250
foot radius.
3. Determine proper tower height.
• The taller the tower the more energy the system
will output.
• The taller the tower, the higher the cost of the
system.
• Use the chart to determine proper height.
• Contact SunWind Power Systems for assistance.
Choose a Tower
• Monopole Tower
• Guyed Tower
Benefits
Costs
Approximate cost of a Skystream plus a 33 1/2 ft monopole tower with straight-forward installation, is approximately $14,500. Please note that prices are subject to change and are dependent of the system which is tailored for each homeowner's or business' needs.
Additional Information
For more information about wind energy in Indiana, click here.
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