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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Nickbat on 11 July 2009, 18:25:04

Title: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Nickbat on 11 July 2009, 18:25:04
Here is a site which checks the windspeed against your postcode and tells you if it is economically viable to install a domestic turbine.

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Generate-your-own-energy/Can-I-generate-electricity-from-the-wind-at-my-home

My result?

3.23 metres per second.

"Unfortunately a domestic small scale wind turbine would not be suitable for your property, as the average wind speed in your area is below 5 metres per second.

The Energy Saving Trust does not recommend installing a domestic small scale wind turbine in areas with wind speeds of less than 5 metres per second. Wind speeds of less than 5 metres per second are unlikely to provide a cost effective source of electricity (based on current technologies)."

So there you have it. I'll keep my money in my pocket.  ;)  :)
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 July 2009, 18:44:34
5.17 metres per second.
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: kris on 11 July 2009, 18:54:51
2.5 metres per second.  :y :y
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: HolyCount on 11 July 2009, 19:45:02
2.75
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Entwood on 11 July 2009, 20:12:15
2.81
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: waspy on 11 July 2009, 20:27:36
2.5 MPS ;D
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 11 July 2009, 20:51:40
2.5  ;)
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Andyb on 11 July 2009, 21:04:40
2.4 so i save my money and give it to the electric company  :y
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 11 July 2009, 21:17:08
4.04 but more like 40.04 at the moment :D
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 11 July 2009, 22:21:10
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2.81

2.65.... you must have more wind in Bassett, Entwood  ;D :)
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 July 2009, 22:32:32
200 metres above sea level in a rural area and it's no good for me either.  ::)

Kevin
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Entwood on 11 July 2009, 22:47:34
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2.81

2.65.... you must have more wind in Bassett, Entwood  ;D :)

Must have been the beans ...  :)
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Jimbob on 12 July 2009, 09:22:29
No, thank break!


you really dont want of those noisy buggers by your window!
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Omega man 2 on 12 July 2009, 09:52:13
No danger of getting one in this houde. Cant stand the sight let alone the noise of them. >:( Although there're hard to come by in Dublin city :D
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Debs. on 12 July 2009, 11:01:09
330+ Metres AMSL up on the side of a mountain; exposed to the prevailing winds (year`round) and line of sight from an existing commercial wind-farm: the website result for here is only 3.75 M/Sec.......I doubt if these figures are in any way to be considered accurate and applicable! ::)

Typical 'green' nonsense! >:(
Title: Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 12 July 2009, 11:43:01
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330+ Metres AMSL up on the side of a mountain; exposed to the prevailing winds (year`round) and line of sight from an existing commercial wind-farm: the website result for here is only 3.75 M/Sec.......I doubt if these figures are in any way to be considered accurate and applicable! ::)

Typical 'green' nonsense! >:(

Got it in one again Debs! :y :y :y :y :y :y