wind turbines

[Castellamonte]

Originally Posted by Stodgord

Goergios,

I am extremely insterested in the Wind turbine that you are advertising. I just bought a 388 Tareas (approximately 62 Acres) land in Hato Mayor that has the perfect hill top for a wind turbine. My plan is to build a home at the hill top and install a wind turbine for power. When your design is ready please let me know.

I am also very interested in alternative energy (wind & solar). I researched quite a bit on the wind generators but decided against them. From what I can determine, the maintenance associated with wind generators is relatively high. Further, the speciality of understanding how to maintain one to peak efficiency is hard to come by.

So while I would love to have wind generators on my finca (small 165 tarea), I can't get past the issue of maintenance. Does anyone else have any notion on this?

Solar, on the other hand, requires very little maintenance. Who on the island is the best with solar?

[georgios]

Originally Posted by Stodgord

Goergios,

I am extremely insterested in the Wind turbine that you are advertising. I just bought a 388 Tareas (approximately 62 Acres) land in Hato Mayor that has the perfect hill top for a wind turbine. My plan is to build a home at the hill top and install a wind turbine for power. When your design is ready please let me know.

Hello Stodgord,

Final adjustments underway. Project subject to Canada Kyoto protocol
assistance fund approval. Efforts are made to find DR fabricating company
to build tower components. Turbine suitable for tropical climate. For
hurricane protection, several features are introduced including fast
"swing down" to ground level without cranes, equipment...one man can
bring the turbine down in about 20 minutes.

Thanks for your interest, a lot of people have PM me their contact info
for receiving final figures regarding pricing, installation cost etc.

Georgios.

[georgios]

Originally Posted by Castellamonte

I am also very interested in alternative energy (wind & solar). I researched quite a bit on the wind generators but decided against them. From what I can determine, the maintenance associated with wind generators is relatively high. Further, the speciality of understanding how to maintain one to peak efficiency is hard to come by.

So while I would love to have wind generators on my finca (small 165 tarea), I can't get past the issue of maintenance. Does anyone else have any notion on this?

Solar, on the other hand, requires very little maintenance. Who on the island is the best with solar?

Hello Castellamonte,

You are right. So far all available wind turbine systems have rigit towers
80 feet high or more. Rigit towers can result in;
1. Hard to reach nacelle for inspection, lubrication and repairs.
2. Crane service too expensive. Sometimes, turbine siting does not allow
crane access(small dirt road, trees, steep hill etc).
3. No protection against hurricanes. The furling feature will only work to
avoid overspinning which can cause overheating, main bearing failure etc.
In case of hurricanes your investment is simply "blowned away".
4. Guy wires rust or brake and occupy a wide area.

The "swing down" feature I designed solves all the above problems making
the maintenance simple and less, much less easier to perform with cost
kept to a minimun. Maintenance is part of any machine, can not be avoided
but can be less complicated if the design has addressed it correctly.
Please read previous post for more info on the "swing down" feature.

Solar panels work only during the day and cost a lot. Some solar panel users
have showed great interest in my wind turbine. A hybrid system is worth
more than only solar.

Regards,
Georgios.

[canadian bob]

Originally Posted by georgios

Hello Castellamonte,

You are right. So far all available wind turbine systems have rigit towers
80 feet high or more. Rigit towers can result in;
1. Hard to reach nacelle for inspection, lubrication and repairs.
2. Crane service too expensive. Sometimes, turbine siting does not allow
crane access(small dirt road, trees, steep hill etc).
3. No protection against hurricanes. The furling feature will only work to
avoid overspinning which can cause overheating, main bearing failure etc.
In case of hurricanes your investment is simply "blowned away".
4. Guy wires rust or brake and occupy a wide area.

The "swing down" feature I designed solves all the above problems making
the maintenance simple and less, much less easier to perform with cost
kept to a minimun. Maintenance is part of any machine, can not be avoided
but can be less complicated if the design has addressed it correctly.
Please read previous post for more info on the "swing down" feature.

Solar panels work only during the day and cost a lot. Some solar panel users
have showed great interest in my wind turbine. A hybrid system is worth
more than only solar.

Regards,
Georgios.

Hi! Very interesting posts... When are you going to have a demonstration in Puerto Plata. A lot of people are very interested in your wind-power machines. Canadian Bob.

[georgios]

Originally Posted by canadian bob

Hi! Very interesting posts... When are you going to have a demonstration in Puerto Plata. A lot of people are very interested in your wind-power machines. Canadian Bob.

Hello Canadian Bob,

Just came back from DR late Saturday night, Mar 26, 2005. A few hundred
potential clients have contacted me for info and pricing of this equipment.
I am hoping to install the first one in approx 3 months. Final location will
be the Sosua-Cabarete area. The website is under construction for all
info and ordering forms. This website will be advertized on DR1 when
completed. Thanks for your interest in this project.
Regards,
Georgios.

[Miamimike]

Originally Posted by Castellamonte

I am also very interested in alternative energy (wind & solar). I researched quite a bit on the wind generators but decided against them. From what I can determine, the maintenance associated with wind generators is relatively high. Further, the speciality of understanding how to maintain one to peak efficiency is hard to come by.

So while I would love to have wind generators on my finca (small 165 tarea), I can't get past the issue of maintenance. Does anyone else have any notion on this?

Solar, on the other hand, requires very little maintenance. Who on the island is the best with solar?

I have several neighbors here in Miami, Florida using Solar and they LOVE their set-ups. Low maintenece and prices have really came down in the last few years. Miami Sun and climate is almost same as the DR. I have seen many Solar set-ups go for sale on eBay.com

[georgios]

Originally Posted by Miamimike

I have several neighbors here in Miami, Florida using Solar and they LOVE their set-ups. Low maintenece and prices have really came down in the last few years. Miami Sun and climate is almost same as the DR. I have seen many Solar set-ups go for sale on eBay.com

Hi Miamimike,

Heavy cloud cover is a common phenomenon in the DR which limits solar
power production by 50%. Solar panels have zero production at night.
Pricewise, a 32" x 65" is rated at 165 watts but cost $US600 approx not
including glass framework, misc wiring and installation.

A major advandage Florida residents have over DR is a 55% refund by
the American Federal Government towards any purchase of renewable
energy equipment which results in substantial savings. The lifetime of
solar panels don't come even close to a wind turbine life(20 years or
more). Finally, a few solar panels could compliment the turbine during
low wind days.

Wind turbines are equipped with permanent magnet alternators able
to produce power at wind speeds as low as 5 mph, day or night. The
value is there when a typical turbine will pay for it self in approx 7 years.

As for solar panels for sale at eBay, I would have them tested before any
ordering is done...who knows where these panels are coming from. Main
concern about them is their remaining lifetime, if any. Be aware.

Nice talking to you,
Georgios.

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[Rick Snyder]

Came across this today on electricity production in Spain;

http://news.independent.co.uk/europe...p?story=635163

[shadInToronto]

I was in London last May and saw a similar article on home-sized wind turbines being used in Scotland. They generate enough energy for a small family's needs. I wish I kept the information. I am very interested in alternate renewable energy sources.

Originally Posted by Rick Snyder

Came across this today on electricity production in Spain;

http://news.independent.co.uk/europe...p?story=635163