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Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« 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.  ;)  :)
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #1 on: 11 July 2009, 18:44:34 »
5.17 metres per second.
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #2 on: 11 July 2009, 18:54:51 »
2.5 metres per second.  :y :y
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #3 on: 11 July 2009, 19:45:02 »
2.75
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #4 on: 11 July 2009, 20:12:15 »
2.81
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #5 on: 11 July 2009, 20:27:36 »
2.5 MPS ;D
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #6 on: 11 July 2009, 20:51:40 »
2.5  ;)
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #7 on: 11 July 2009, 21:04:40 »
2.4 so i save my money and give it to the electric company  :y
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #8 on: 11 July 2009, 21:17:08 »
4.04 but more like 40.04 at the moment :D
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #9 on: 11 July 2009, 22:21:10 »
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2.65.... you must have more wind in Bassett, Entwood  ;D :)
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #10 on: 11 July 2009, 22:32:32 »
200 metres above sea level in a rural area and it's no good for me either.  ::)

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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #11 on: 11 July 2009, 22:47:34 »
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2.65.... you must have more wind in Bassett, Entwood  ;D :)

Must have been the beans ...  :)
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #12 on: 12 July 2009, 09:22:29 »
No, thank break!


you really dont want of those noisy buggers by your window!
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #13 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
« Last Edit: 12 July 2009, 09:52:29 by Omega_Man »
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Re: Check if a wind turbine is OK for you
« Reply #14 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! >:(
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