PRINCIPLE
Energy from the wind can be harvested by turbines which turn the circular motion of the blades into electricity.
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DC energy from the turbine can be used immediately or stored into battery banks for later usage.
Small wind turbines (sometimes called "windmills") can cost as little as $1,500 and can be mounted on a guyed 2" pipe or on a roof top. These would produce under 1,000 watts. Larger windmills in the 2,000 - 3,000 watt power range require 60 to 100 foot towers and can cost $10,000 to $15,000.
Per watt, however, wind power is cheaper than photovoltaic solar power.
APPLICATION
Typically, a wind-powered energy system will include the following components:
The turbine harnesses energy from the wind. Wind hits the blades, causing them to spin. A shaft, which connects the blades to a generator, turns as the blades turn, making Direct Current (DC) electricity. Some wind turbines also produce Alternating Current (AC), a better configuration for specialized applications.
On its way to the storage batteries, DC electricity from the turbine is directed to a charge controller, whose purpose is to monitor the batteries, protect them from overcharging and undercharging, thus increasing the efficiency of the system and the life of the batteries.
DC electricity from the batteries can be used to power DC devices and appliances.
An inverter is used to modify the DC current into Alternating Current (AC). AC can then be used to power any AC device you currently use in your own home such as your television, stereo, washing machine, power tools and lights.
Electricity from your inverter will use the existing wiring in your home. No re-wiring is required for AC power.
APPROACH
Every application presents some unique features which help us to select the configuration which will best suit your needs.
We meet with clients, often on several occasions, to define their needs and expectations. Then we propose a configuration which is customized for the client, integrating components of conservation, careful selection of appliances and electrical devices, and wind energy components.
Our staff can help you to determine whether a wind turbine is the right solution for you, whether you want a key-in-hand solution or want to add a wind turbine to an existing system.
RELATED SERVICES
We service and recondition vintage turbines to extend or restore their usefulness.
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We perform tear-down of existing turbines and towers as well as set-up of new systems.
SUPPORT
All configurations installed by us come with a 30-day warrantee. We will make sure the system works for you as planned!
We also offer annual maintenance contracts for customers wishing to be relieved of all worry. These contracts are customized to your configuration and a quote can be provided on request.
Individual off-the-shelf components come with a manufacturer's warrantee.
Le Boisé Alternatives (www.leboise.com)
(613) 282 - VOLT (613) 282-8658 Email: DJ@leboise.com
