Wind Turbines

[BrandonH]

Does anyone have experience with powering your home or cabin with a wind turbine? We have a small cabin that I currently run off a 7000 watt generator. We are at the cabin approximately 2-6 days a month and it's located in middle of the prairie where the wind blows constantly and there are no obstructions. Any ideas how much or what I would need?

Thanks,
Brandon

[BrandonH]

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[Uncle Saggy]

Following this.... We have a mountain top cabin with a constant breeze, and presently using a 4k generator

[Brazos Hunter]

I have a very small one attached to my solar system on my shop. You can find a great deal of good info online about them!

[kyle1974]

The prices seem to be about $1.50 per watt. I wonder how they hold up long term? From what I've read in the commercial units , maintenance is constant on them.

[BrandonH]

I have a very small one attached to my solar system on my shop. You can find a great deal of good info online about them!

I know... it's a little overwhelming. I'm not sure where to start.

[N.DaWoods]

Youer probably just better off purchasing more gasoline for the generator. Overhead costs will probably be too expensive for what you will be using it for. As most "alternative energy," the technology is great, but way too expensive and inefficient at this point in its production. Good luck, maybe I am wrong.

[BrandonH]

Youer probably just better off purchasing more gasoline for the generator. Overhead costs will probably be too expensive for what you will be using it for. As most "alternative energy," the technology is great, but way too expensive and inefficient at this point in its production. Good luck, maybe I am wrong.

This very well may be the case. I can buy several generators and lots of gas for what permanent power will cost me. Of course it would be nice to not listen to a generator, be able to leave the fridge on, etc...

[bowtechman]

ive installed them for a company in tyler. my best friend owns the company and its called Texas Resonsible Energy and Efficency. if it were my descision i would go with the panels and a small system for what it sounds like you wanting to power.

[texasair]

If constant refrigeration is the main issue, consider a propane fridge.

Or get an Engel 12v cooler,freezer Draws about 1 amp per hour or less.
Can run off of a 12v deep cycle battery and a small solar panel.

[Uncle Saggy]

If constant refrigeration is the main issue, consider a propane fridge.



Or get an Engel 12v cooler,freezer Draws about 1 amp per hour or less.

Can run off of a 12v deep cycle battery and a small solar panel.

Yes. We installed an LP fridge years ago, great investment.

[BrandonH]

If constant refrigeration is the main issue, consider a propane fridge.

Or get an Engel 12v cooler,freezer Draws about 1 amp per hour or less.
Can run off of a 12v deep cycle battery and a small solar panel.

Not really an issue, but would be a luxury of sorts. We spend such little time there now, but hope to spend more in the future. Running a has generator I kill it when running to town for more than an hour, so being able to leave it on would be nice.

[huntmaster]

I checked into solar and wind to supply elec to my cabin a few years ago. It would take 25yrs to pay back the cost vs running elec.. I aint that young to make it worth it

[BrandonH]

I checked into solar and wind to supply elec to my cabin a few years ago. It would take 25yrs to pay back the cost vs running elec.. I aint that young to make it worth it

That's what I was afraid of.

[TallTexan]

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