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The Skystream 3.7 wind generator is the very first fully-integrated wind generator designed specifically for the grid-connected residential market.
With no batteries, Skystream 3.7 connects directly to the home to supply power. When the wind is not blowing, the home is powered by the electric utility.
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Official Website
Parent Company
- http://windenergy.com - Southwest Windpower
Cost
Typical purchase and installation costs run US$8,000 to US$10,000.
Generation cost is around US$0.12/kWh cost of electricity.
Return on investment estimated at between 5 to 12 years, based on 4,800 to 6,600 kWh produced per year and a US$0.12/kWh cost of utility electricity.
This output would provide 40 to 90 percent of an average home’s energy needs.
Feasibility
The Skystream 3.7 has the same visual impact as a street lamp, and will not be suitable for many residential applications in urban environments. It is probably best suited to “fringe-of-urban� locations at present until restrictions on building codes in urban environments are eased to cater for alternative energy forms such as this.
In the News
- Southwest Windpower’s Skystream 3.7 was featured by the CBS Evening News on Sunday, August 6, 2006. The segment introduced Skystream as the newest small-scale wind energy application that reduces electric bills that can even fit into conventional suburban settings. The story also highlighted the difference between large and small wind technologies. Southwest Windpower Co-founder Andy Kruse and suburban New Jersey homeowner Carl Baldino were featured.
- New Wind Generator offers viable energy source for the home (http://www.gizmag.com/go/5827/) - (GizMag; July 5, 2006)
- Photo Gallery (http://www.gizmag.com/go/5827/gallery/)
- Wind Power Payback Period (http://www.energyefficienthomearticles.com/Article/Wind-Power-Payback-Period/1800) - (Sam Streubel on "Energy Efficient Home Articles" site)
- Wind Energy Goes Mainstream with New Residential Small Wind Generator (http://www.windenergy.com/news/press_skystream_6-27-06.html) - Skystream 3.7™ is the first fully integrated wind generator designed specifically for the grid-connected residential market. The output would provide 40 to 90 percent of an average home’s energy needs. In states like Hawaii, where the cost of energy and wind speeds are both high, Skystream 3.7 can pay for itself in less than 4 years. (Southwest Windpower; June 27, 2006)
NEC Comments
Our customers love this product
On Jan. 15, 2007, New Energy Congress member and Krystal Planet CEO, Congress:Member:Troy Helming wrote:
It's output is AC (not DC, so it needs no inverter) and is designed for mainstream America (i.e. grid connected with no batteries). And, it's 1/3 of the cost of any other wind turbine for a comparable amount of output in kWh. Although it's rated at 1.8 kW, it generates more energy over a wider range of wind speeds, including low wind, than other wind turbines. Plus, it's nearly silent (much slower RPM than other wind turbines creates almost no noise; and is 'bird friendly') with no maintenance and an expected life of 20+ years. I've installed four (4) of them already, and the results are as good or better than the manufacturer claims. Our customers love this product.
#1 Presently-Available Renewable
On Jan. 16, 2007, New Energy Congress member, Tai W. Robinson wrote:
You could charge batteries or make hydrogen with the SkyStream if you chose to integrate the system. You could use it off-grid if necessary, though it is designed to eliminate the hassles of battery maintenance.
I would say it is the #1 technology available for the consumer.
Contact
Southwest Windpower
1801 W. Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 USA
phone: 928-779-9463
email: info@windenergy.com (mailto:info@windenergy.com?subject=Skystream_featured_at_PESWiki.com)
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