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Is a Wind Generator Right for me?
If you are unsure, then lets get started. This page will take you through a series of questions to determine if a grid tie system is right for you.
STEP 1: SITING
Proper siting is very important to the performance and longevity of your wind turbine. A poorly sited wind turbine will bring nothing but poor performance, maintenance
issues and frustration. For a wind turbine to operate effectively, it needs to be placed in good clean wind above obstructions which cause turbulence.Your site should:
1) Be free from trees and other obstructions within a 250 foot radius of the site.2) Be able to locate a tower where the top of it would be at least 20 feet above any
surrounding object within that 250 foot radius.
STEP 2: DETERMINING THE WIND SPEED IN YOUR AREA.
Now that you know you have a good spot to locate your wind turbine, next we need to determine if you have enough wind. There are a number of ways to determine if you
have a wind resource in your area. You need a minimum of 9 MPH or about 4.2 M/S for your small wind system to be practical.1. WIND MAPS
The National Renewable Energy Labs and a number of private and state organizations have been developing high resolution wind maps which offer resolutions up to 1 sq
km. Currently, only certain states have an active map. Keep in mind, any data that is a class two or higher means you have enough wind at your site.
Visit State Wind Resource Maps to see your state's wind map.
2. LOCAL DATA
Contact your local airport or weather station. In areas of relatively smooth country the winds are constant regardless of where you are. However, if the country side is very
hilly then location to location will have a different wind speed.
3. LOOK AT TREES
Look at the trees can give you a fairly accurate determination. Below is what is called the Grigs Putmum wind energy index. By looking at the trees on your property and
how they may have been deformed by the wind, you can determine the resource in the area.
STEP THREE - INCENTIVES
If you have determined that you have a proper location and you have a wind resource that is at least 9 mph, you will need to ensure that your state allows the connection
of a small wind turbine into the grid and perhaps offers incentives. More than half the States in the Union offer incentives of one type of another. These range from no tax
on renewables to discounts on the Whisper Link system by up to 70 percent! Click on The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy dsireusa.org then select
your state to see what programs are available. Incentives are not critical but they can significantly reduce cost of your wind system. Most important in this issue is what is
known as Net Metering. For a small wind system to be practical, a Net Metering law must be in place.
If you are unsure, then lets get started. This page will take you through a series of questions to determine if a grid tie system is right for you.
STEP 1: SITING
Proper siting is very important to the performance and longevity of your wind turbine. A poorly sited wind turbine will bring nothing but poor performance, maintenance
issues and frustration. For a wind turbine to operate effectively, it needs to be placed in good clean wind above obstructions which cause turbulence.Your site should:
1) Be free from trees and other obstructions within a 250 foot radius of the site.2) Be able to locate a tower where the top of it would be at least 20 feet above any
surrounding object within that 250 foot radius.
STEP 2: DETERMINING THE WIND SPEED IN YOUR AREA.
Now that you know you have a good spot to locate your wind turbine, next we need to determine if you have enough wind. There are a number of ways to determine if you
have a wind resource in your area. You need a minimum of 9 MPH or about 4.2 M/S for your small wind system to be practical.1. WIND MAPS
The National Renewable Energy Labs and a number of private and state organizations have been developing high resolution wind maps which offer resolutions up to 1 sq
km. Currently, only certain states have an active map. Keep in mind, any data that is a class two or higher means you have enough wind at your site.
Visit State Wind Resource Maps to see your state's wind map.
2. LOCAL DATA
Contact your local airport or weather station. In areas of relatively smooth country the winds are constant regardless of where you are. However, if the country side is very
hilly then location to location will have a different wind speed.
3. LOOK AT TREES
Look at the trees can give you a fairly accurate determination. Below is what is called the Grigs Putmum wind energy index. By looking at the trees on your property and
how they may have been deformed by the wind, you can determine the resource in the area.
STEP THREE - INCENTIVES
If you have determined that you have a proper location and you have a wind resource that is at least 9 mph, you will need to ensure that your state allows the connection
of a small wind turbine into the grid and perhaps offers incentives. More than half the States in the Union offer incentives of one type of another. These range from no tax
on renewables to discounts on the Whisper Link system by up to 70 percent! Click on The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy dsireusa.org then select
your state to see what programs are available. Incentives are not critical but they can significantly reduce cost of your wind system. Most important in this issue is what is
known as Net Metering. For a small wind system to be practical, a Net Metering law must be in place.
| NEW VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINES (VAWT) FROM TANGARIE ALTERNATIVE POWER |
Tangarie Alternative Power is proud to announce the Greenpower Utility System (GUS™) line of vertical axis wind turbines. The
GUS wind turbine has specific design considerations that make it a versatile product and environmentally friendly.
A few benefits of the GUS vertical axis wind turbine are:
Produces up to 50% more electricity on an annual basis versus conventional turbines with the same swept area
Generates electricity in winds as low as 4 mph (1.5 m/s) and continues to generate power in wind speeds up to 130 mph (60m/s) depending on the model
Withstands extreme weather such as frost, ice, sand, humidity and wind conditions greater than 130 mph (60 m/s)
Non-polluting through a sealed unit design with no gearbox
Easy on the eyes and ears being the only soundless wind turbine with non-reflecting surfaces to eliminate shadow strobing effect
Does not harm wildlife - such as bird strikes
We put the customer first
We have listened to our customers. Demands for better pricing, more performance and faster delivery haven't fallen on deaf ears. GUS is the answer. We now manufacture here in North
America so you can enjoy the benefits of a unit that is more productive, weighs less, and is significantly less expensive than our competition.
Research and Development
After extensive research and development, TAP has taken a proven design and made significant improvements. GUS units produce more power, require little to no maintenance and weigh less
than the competition. We accomplished all of this while also reducing the cost. The result is a turbine that is uniquely suited to a broad array of applications. Commercial buildings, residences,
the urban jungle, recreational vehicles, boats, second homes - We find new applications every day. Tell us about yours.
Innovation
Innovation is the engine of success. GUS turbines have been engineered with the future in mind. Our research and development continues to improve on generation capacity and we will
make these improvements available as upgrades to our customers going forward.
Advertising
Present your turbine as art, advertising or even camouflage. Here at TAP we have developed a proprietary process that allows us to embed an image into our turbines to get your message
across. This process creates a permanent image. Having your image in motion captures attention and allows you to create effects that are limited only by your imagination. Power your message
with the force of the wind.
2008 Complete System Prices
GUS 1 - $12,140.00 - Includes Gus 1 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Inverter, Batteries (2) and Mounting Pole
GUS 5 - $31,510.00 - Includes GUS 5 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Inverter, Batteries (4) and Mounting Pole
GUS 10 - $54,145.00 - Includes GUS 10 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Inverters, Batteries (8) and Mounting Pole
Prices do not include Installation Labor or Shipping
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