How to set up a wind mill and get a grid tie?
I guess the big question is where is the best place to get a low cost wind mill solution for my home and info for how to set up the grid tie to run it into my home and ultimately back to the power company? Also, the best place to get solar panels put on my roof, again, at a low cost?
The best first call would be to your local utility company, and to let them know that you are interested in acquiring wind or solar, and to ask about the utility rebates. The utility can recommend solar or wind installers as well.
For wind, it is rather intemittent, and only comes close to “paying back” if you have a consistent average wind of about 14 mph. It takes about a 7 or 8 mph wind to just turn the blades. The installed cost of a 2.5 kW wind unit is about $16,000 to $20,000. Maintenance costs can be rather high as well.
Solar is more expensive. Installed cost is about $20,000 to $30,000 for a 2 or 3 kW unit installed on your roof.
Your better alternative is to continue with the local utility as long as your electric rates are less than $0.25 or $0.30 per kWh. Depending on where you live, your electric rates are likely very cheap at $0.10 per kWh or less.
You have to decide if you think it is better to pay $20,000 to $30,000 up front for a wind or solar power unit — or to continue to pay $80 / month ( or $1000/ yr) for electric service from the local utility.
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