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A wind generator’s rotating blades convert the wind’s kinetic energy into the rotational movement of a shaft. The rotating shaft turns an alternator, much like the one in your car, which makes electricity. This electricity is transmitted through wiring down the tower to its end use. The most common wind turbines are horizontal axis tubines and feature three blades. Vertical axis turbines (often shaped like a double-helix) hold a lot of promise and are coming to the market but generally their performance has yet to be proven and they are typically more expensive. Generally speaking, you need at least a 1/2 acre of open land where you can mount the turbine on a tower (though this depends on local zoning and regulations), and your annual average wind speed should be at least 10 - 12 miles per hour. There are several resources for you to more fully understand your wind resource: the Center's County Wind Maps for Pennsylvania, our Community Wind Project which provides wind assessment services for mid-sized projects and the PA Wind Map at www.pawindmap.org. You can also ask the small wind professional you contact for more information on the wind resource at your site.
In Pennsylvania, wind resource is strongly related to elevation, so the higher you are in elevation the better the wind resource. Generally properties with 1,500 - 2,000+ of elevation are best suited for wind energy. You can put a wind turbine just about anywhere and it will generate electricity. . .the question is how much and if the result satisfies your financial goals and other desired results. When considering wind power, keep in mind that the tower needs to extend the turbine at least 30 feet above nearby obstructions such as trees, buildings or hills. These create turbulence in the air causing the wind turbine to work very inefficiently. The general rule is "the higher the better" and we recommend using at least a 60+ foot tower and 100 - 110 feet is even better. Typical installed costs can range from $15,000 - $20,000 for a 1.8 kilowatt turbine (approximately enough electricity for 1/2 - 1 average U.S. home) to $50,000 - $60,000 for a 10 kilowatt turbine (enough for 3 - 4 average U.S. homes). See what different kinds of turbines are out there with this list of small wind turbine manufacturers. |
What might a small wind turbine cost? And what can you expect in possible savings?
If your property is in a Class 2 or 3+ wind resource area (or if you're just curious) take a look at our Small Wind Estimator series to see the costs and returns of installing various types of wind turbines. We use real wind data and info from actual manufacturers and installers. Please see our County Wind Maps to see what class of wind speed your site is in. Small Wind Estimator: Class 2 Wind Small Wind Estimator: Class 3 Wind |
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www.a2energy.com
David Zevetsky
9560 Rte 6
Wellsboro,PA 16901
(570) 724-2238
(Fax) 570 723-1224
dz8190@aol.com
Company Overview
A2E has provided Alternative Energy Products since 2005 icluding Solar Energy (PV & Hydronic), Wind Energy, Micro-Hydro, Outdoor Wood Furnaces, Indoor Wood & Coal Furnaces & Boilers and Woodstoves.
Products & Services
Sunwize (Sharp, Sanyo) Affordable Solar (All Mfr. Solar) Bergey Windpower Southwest Windpower Whisper Skystream Air X & Air Breeze Proven Energy Windmills Windterra Woodmaster Energy King Sierra Hydrosystems
Certifications
Sunwize Mfr Training Solar ('06) PA Solar Certification ('09) PA Contractor Certification ('08) Bergey Winpower Mfr ebinar ('06) SWWP Wind Energy Webinar ('07) ASHRAE Energy(1991 thru 200x) Barber-Colman/Siebe 'Environmental Controls' (1987-1997) Automated Logic "Mfr Automated Systems"(1998-2007)
AirEvolution Wind Energy
www.airevolutionllc.com
Ray Heisey
225 Butler Ave.
Lancaster,PA 17601
(717) 808-4693
Email: contact@airevolutionllc.com
FAX: (717) 481-8717
Company Overview
Design, sales, installation, and service of Renewable Energy equipment
Products & Services
Site wind resource evaluations, site wind resource evaluations with comprehensive economic evaluations, and wind resource evaluations with temporary towers. Wind generators for individual property owners, farmers, and businesses. Solar PV Panels and Power
Certifications
Dealers for Southwest Windpower, WES, and WTIC products
Alfred Paulovic Alfred Paulovic
133 Meginnes Rd.
Kintnerville,PA 18930
(610) 847-5399
Email: apaulovic@yahoo.com
Bergey Wind Power (Associated Business: Cherry Ridge Cabin Rentals) Michael Matis
P.O. Box 571
Milesburg,PA 16853
(814) 355-5916
Email: vxm1@psu.edu
Big D Electric, Inc
www.bigdelectric.com
302 Virginia Ave.
Cumberland,MD 21502
(301) 724-2443
bigdelectric@atlanticbbn.net
Core Resources Group
www.coreresourcesgroup.com Michael McCaskey
590 Centerville Rd. Suite 161
Lancaster,PA 17601
(717) 606-2794
mike@coreresourcesgroup.com
Crystal Air
www.crystalair.net
Tom Dennis
RD #1 Box 594-A
Olyphant, PA 18447
(570) 254-4437
crystalair@netzero.net
Eichelbergers Energy Company, LLC
www.eecopower.com
Matthew King
107 Texaco Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
717-691-6064
717-766-4800
(FAX) 717-691-6069
matt@eecopower.com
Company Overview
Eichelbergers Energy Company, LLC. is a wholly owned subsidary of Eichelbergers, Inc. Eichelbergers has been in business since 1946. The energy company provides wind, solar pv, solar thermal, geothermal and high efficiency lighting products.
Products and Services
Sothwest Wind Energy, Bergey, Proven EarthNet Energy, Suntech, and Starsight.
Certifications
EarthNet Energy Solar Thermal Certification, International Ground Source Heat Pump Association, Southwest Windpower Small Scale Wind Energy Cert., Residential Energy Services Network Green Building Council
Gongloff Contracting LLC
Brian Gongloff
3212 Ben Franklin Hwy
Ebensburg PA 15901
(814)749-0607
(814)288-8064
FAX: (814)749-0608
gongloffcontracting@gmail.com
Company Overview
Erection and maintenance of commercial wind turbines. Combination of over 10 yrs
experience in wind turbine construction.
Products and Services
Small wind turbines any brand.
Certifications
OSHA Sub part r trained,HIGH ANGLE RESCUE
I&Y Construction
www.iandyconstruction.com/
Matt Snyder
Ron Snider
307 Snyder Creek Rd.
New Enterprise,PA 16664
(814) 766-2171
iandy@cove.net
JBS Solar and Wind LLC
www.2jbs.com
Gayle Rowe
33315 Bayshore Road
North Cape May, NJ 08204
(609)884-7373
(609)884-1814
Fax: (609)884-1619 Gayle@2jbs.com
Company Overview
JBS Solar and Wind LLC is a subsidiary of Jasmine Building Systems LLC construction company. It is a full range RE company. Our clientele is Large Residential, Agricultural-Municipal-Commercial, and Federal-State Installations. Class A Bondable to 2M. Serving The Northeast and Mid Atlantic States.
Products and Services
Installation, sales and service of larger PV, Wind, and Solar Thermal systems. Site assessments and feasbility studies including Design-Builds.
K.C. Larson Inc.
www.kclarson.com
Keevin Larson
97 Eck Circle
Williamsport,PA 17701
(570) 329-1441
(877)371-1441
FAX: (570) 321-5439
kclarson@kclarson.com Company Overview
K.C. Larson Inc. has been in business since 1984 and provides renewable energy, mechanical and electrical system services to our clients in Pennsylvania. Our present client base is residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional.
Products & Services
Present Wind Turbine dealerships: Bergey Windpower Co., Abundant Renewable Energy (ARE), Southwest Windpower, Wind Turbine Industries Corp. (Jacobs) and Eoltec. For large commercial, industrial and institutional systems we have an association with Entegrity Wind Systems, Inc. who manufacture the EW50 turbine which is rated at 50kW. K.C. Larson provides consulting, design and installation services for wind turbines, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal (hot water), solar swimming pool heating, micro-hydro and geothermal heating/cooling systems.
Certifications
All certifications and licensing required in the state of PA.
Keystone Clean Air
www.slideshare.net/tomlackey
Tom Lackey
123 Pembroke Ct
Exton, PA 19341
(610)-363-7649
FAX: (610)-363-7649
tlackey1@comcast.net
Company Overview
Keystone Clean Air is a 14 year old company now specializing in energy conservation. We are manufacturer's rep/recruiter for KVAR Energy Savings, Inc. of Daytona Beach, FL. We slow down the electric company's kWh billing meter by adding capacitance on the customer's side of the meter. Guaranteed savings of at least 6% and payback period averages under two years.
Products and Services
KVAR Energy Controllers, both single and three phase. Customer's needs are analyzed with patented (US Patent #5440442)sizing equipment. There are 100 pre-engineered controllers with varying amounts of capacitance (kVARs) available. Units for residential breaker panels, and units for fractional horsepower motors up to 800hp, 600 volt motors. www.kvarec.com
Certifications
NASA tested 11/22/96, U.S.Green Building Council(LEED) member since 2008, Underwriters Laboratories UL Listed 11/26/2007, Canadian Standards Assoc CSA certified LR78409, Conformite Europeene CE certified, Recycling of Hazardous Substances RoHS compliant 6/27/2007, Cleaner and Greener certified.
North Coast Energy Systems
www.ncenergysystems.com
Joe or Lisa DiFrancisco
529 E. 29th Street
Erie,PA 16504
(814) 459-9378 (office)
814-490-9430 (cell)
nces@verizon.net
Company Overview
NCES is a full service renewable energy company providing site assessment, equipment sales, system design, installation, follow-up maintenance and education for wind, PV solar and web-based monitoring. Locally owned and operated with more than 15 years experience.
Products & Services
Site Assessments, system design, sales, installation & maintenance of Bergey, ARE and Jacobs wind turbines, PV solar electric, web-based monitoring and system components such as batteries, inverters and controllers. Systems can be on-grid or off-grid. Wind, PV solar and site assessment workshops & presentations also offered.
Certifications
NABCEP certified; NYSERDA eligible installer; Certified dealer/installer (also factory-trained) for Bergey WindPower, Abundant Renewable Energy (ARE), Wind Turbine Industries (Jacobs), and Fat Spaniel Monitoring; SMA factory-trained. Trained in site assessment through MREA
Polysteel Better World Building Tech
www.polysteelofpa.com
Toni Lynch
169 Johnsonville Rd.
Bangor,PA 18013
(610) 588-7600
610-588-2898
Polsteel@aol.com
Potomac Wind Energy
www.potomacwindenergy.com Carlos Fernandez-Bueno
6663 Dickerson Road
Dickerson, MD 20842 Map It
(301) 252-0078
1-877-789-3737
drcarlos@wrtc.org
Company Overview
Family owned and operated. Committed to saving our environment one backyard at a time.
Products & Services
Sales anywhere in USA. Installation within 200 mile radius. Installation tool loaner program. Will beat any authorized dealer's quote. Virtual wind site analysis. Visit our showcase location and view several installed turbines in action! Skystream 3.7
Certifications
Authorized Skystream Dealer for Southwest Windpower
RC Watt
www.RCWATT.com
Robert Watt
7505 Diane Ave.
North Huntingdon,PA 15642-2709
(724) 864-9288
1-888-9-RC-WATT
FAX: (724) 858-1299
info@rcwatt.com
Company Overview
Founded & launched in 1997 to leverage utility and military experience with electro-technologies, provide onsite power systems and service for over fifty Residential and Commercial clients, including a 3.6kW photovoltaic system for the GreenForge building.
Products & Services
Sales, installation, and service for all types of onsite power systems, including photovoltaic, wint-turbine, solar water heating, and other renewable technologies. Dealer for Solar Power Industries, Bergey WindPower, and others.
Certifications
Factory certified for service to units offered by Generac and B&S
Solair Energy, Inc
www.solairenergy.com Pamela Denlinger, President
2401 Reach Road Suite 200
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 995-5747
(570) 916-6589
(570) 995-9116
info@solairenergy.com
Company Overview
Solair Energy has been providing energy solutions to Pennsylvania since 1995. We have designed and installed numerous solar thermal, photovoltaic, small wind projects for home and business. We are also energy efficiency experts and bring added value to projects with load reduction techniques.
Products & Services
Solar Dealerships: Heliodyne and AET Solar Thermal products, US-owned and manufactured. Dealers for Evergreen and Sunwize products: Sanyo, Sharp, Kyocera and others. Wind Dealerships: Bergey, Abundant Renewable Energy, Southwest Windpower and other products available.
Certifications
Solair Energy has all required licenses for Pennsylvania. We are in the process of obtaining certification with NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners). We are BPI Certified with the Building Performance Institute. We are approved contractors for the PA Keystone Help Program.
SunLion Energy Systems, Inc.
www.sunlionenergysystems.com
Tim Hollinger
3376 Harvest Dr.
Gordonville,PA 17529
(717) 768-4657
(800)886-4762
FAX: (717) 768-4669
tim@sunlionenergysystems.com
Company Overview
15 yr company built on offering turnkey projects for photovoltaic, solar hot water, and wind turbines. We do grid-tied and off-grid projects, small and large systems. We are a full service company offering personalized service and top quality workmanship.
Products & Services
We offer solar products from Sharp, Sanyo, Suntech; hot water products from Apricus and Heliodyne, wind turbines from Helix Wind, Bergey, and Skystream.
Certifications
Keystone HELP approved contractor, 1st level NABCEP certification achieved, certified installers of Helix, Apricus, and Heliodyne products
Sustainable Developers Inc.
Robert Heaps
1129 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412)-951-0146
(412)-361-1165
FAX: (412)-361-1638
rkh.sdi@verizon.net
Company Overview
Sustainable Developers Inc. (SDI) has been in operation since 1997 providing residential and commercial owners with sustainable/green building practices. We have completed hundreds of installations of renewable energy products including wind turbine electrical systems, solar electrical and hot water systems, geo-thermal systems, hydronic hot water systems, black and grey water recycling systems, waste water greenhouse systems, wastewater irrigation systems, and many other types of sustainable/green building products. SDI is a proud sponsor and dealer of South West Wind Power. The company is leading the industry in residential, light commercial, marine, and educational wind turbine applications both in battery and grid connections. SDI is a proud certified installer of all Southwest Wind Power wind turbine solutions.
Products and Services
Wind generators from South West Wind Power: residential, commercial, marine, and educational applications (battery and grid connections). Solar products from Suntech, Sanyo and Sharp. Site wind surveys.
Certifications
Dealer for Southwest Wind Power. American Wind Energy Association Member
Transtech Technologies Inc.
www.transtechtechnologies.com
Erik Sarson
3253 D Old Frankstown Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 327-6600
FAX: (724) 327-6601
info@transtechtechnologies.com
Company Overview
Transtech Technologies Inc. has been an energy efficiency pioneer since 1987, working in the efficient devices and controls business. Transtech Technologies now offers solutions that simplify renewable energy, allowing you to significantly reduce your costs over time and improve the value of your business. Flexible financing options allow you to work within your budget and needs.
Products & Services
Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, and Wind Energy Systems. See website for brands
Certifications
North American Board of Certified Energy Practicioners (NABCEP) entry level - July 2008
Vox Energy Solutions LLC
www.voxenergysolutions.com 8890 Peebles Rd.
Allison Park,PA 15101
(412) 366-4361
FAX: (412) 366-4362 julied@voxenergysystems.com
Company Overview
Vox Energy Solutions is an alternative energy company located in the north hills of Pittsburg. We design, install, and maintain Solar, Wind, and Solar Hot Water Systems throughout the Tri-state area. We also develop, install, and maintain unique equipment.
Products & Services
Design, installation, sales, and service of solar, wind, and solar hot water systems. Full electrical services, site feasibility inspections and design services, permit acquisition services for code compliance. Federal, state, and local tax credit.
Certifications
Members of American Solar Energy Society, American Wind Energy Association
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