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US Consumer Guide to Small Wind Systems

Tax Incentive and Rebates

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A helpful small guide to Wind Energy Systems published by the U.S. Department of Energy.

What Kind of Wind Turbines does Sundance Solar sell?

Here at Sundance Solar we sell Southwest Windpower Wind Turbines. For 20 years, Southwest Windpower has been bringing low-cost, reliable wind energy to the world. As the world's largest producer of small wind generators, they've pioneered new technologies to make renewable energy simple.

We carry the Air-X Air Breeze and Whisper models.

Will Wind Work For Me?

There are 4 basic factors to consider before choosing wind as an energy source:

1) Site Location of a wind generator determines the future performance of the machine. The ideal location for a wind turbine is 20 feet above any surrounding object within a 250-foot radius. This generally means your property should be at least one acre in size.

2) Wind Resource You should have at least a 9 MPH average wind speed at your intended location. Please look at wind maps (see below) to be sure that you have the right wind resource. You should live in a �Class One� or better site location.

3) Local Laws You must determine if you have any local laws from city or county or as well as a Home Owner�s Association that disallow use of wind towers.

4) Incentives and Programs By law, local utility companies (company you pay your electrical bill to) must purchase any excess electricity from you. Please contact your local utility company for more information. Also, please see federal and state rebates (see DSIRE LINK below).

WIND TURBINES COMPARISON CHART
WIND TURBINE MODEL	Air Breeze	Air-X Land/Marine	Air X Industrial	Whisper 100	Whisper 200	Whisper 500	Skystream 3.7
APPLICATIONS	Remote homes & cabins Water pumping Recreational vehicles Battery charging Science & education projects	Remote homes & cabins Water pumping Recreational vehicles Battery charging Science & education projects MARINE Recreational Boating Offshore beacons or monitoring aquaculture and fishing industry Seaside remote cabins	Telecommunications Remote monitoring and signaling Offshore platforms Navigational aids	Remote homes & cabins Grid-Tie Systems Water pumping Battery charging Science & education projects Telecommunications Remote monitoring and signaling	Remote homes & cabins Grid-Tie Systems Water pumping Battery charging Science & education projects Telecommunications Remote monitoring and signaling	Village power Remote homes & cabins Grid-Tie Systems Water pumping Battery charging Science & education projects Telecommunications Remote monitoring and signaling	1.8 kw For grid connected homes and businesses
VOLTAGES AVAILABLE	12/24 VDC	12/24/48 VDC	12/24/48 VDC	12/24/36/48 VDC	12/24/36/48 VDC	24/32/48 VDC	240 VAC
RATED POWER	200W at mph	400W at 28 mph	400W at 28 mph	900W at 28 mph	1000W at 26 mph	3000W at 24 mph	1.9 KW Continuous output.
OUTPUT PER MONTH AT 12 MPH AVERAGE WIND	38 kWH/mo	38 kWH/mo	38 kWH/mo	100 kWH/mo	158	538 kWH/mo	400 kWH/mo
WEIGHT	13 lbs	13 lbs	13 lbs	47 lbs	65 lbs	155 lbs	170 lbs
WARRANTY	3 years	3 years	3 years	5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years

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