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Will Windpower Work For You? It works in Haiku Maui HI

As a proponent of WIND POWER, I want to help spread the word that's it's a wonderful way to go.

I got this email from Southwest Windpower the other day, so I will cut and paste the links, as it's very useful info. You can sign up for their newsletter to be really educated.

Skystream 3.7(TM) - Southwest Windpower
http://www.skystreamenergy.com/

If you are considering installing a small wind system on your property, be sure to consider whether you have enough wind, and best location to place a small wind system.

Siting Guide (PDF): http://windenergy.com/documents/guides/0372_Siting_guide.pdf
Wind Maps: http://skystreamenergy.com/skystream/will-skystream-work/local-resources.aspx

Learn more about Maui's wind power - Kaheawa Wind Farm.

Bergey wind turbine in Haiku Maui HAIKU MAUI HI

Here on the north shore of Maui we have plenty of steady wind, thanks to the Tradewinds. We have been using wind to power our homes for many years. This is a picture of our Bergey wind turbine on a 60 foot pole, which has been running and making power for us for years. My husband can take it down by himself, but it's easier with a little help. We haven't yet tried a Skystream, but I like the concept of their design, and hope to see one in action here in the neighborhood soon.

Let's see if we can get more communities to accept wind power as a viable alternative.

If you're thinking of an off-grid lifestyle on Maui, let me be your guide.

Aloha - The Hunter - Georgina M. Hunter R(S) - your Maui real estate agent

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Posted by Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales on 10/09/2007 05:46 AM

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3 Comments on Will Windpower Work For You? It works in Haiku Maui HI

OCT

2007

I will check out the links. Thank you!

Georgina - Great advise! Additionally one should have a professional do a site evaluation for placement, height and best location on a parcel. I recently spoke with one contractor who had a site evaluation and found to be effective the tower would need to be 70 foot tall. Unfortunately, due to the parcel size and setbacks that would not work. When they construct the house they will put in place the wiring in anticipation of some new models coming out that will be able to be placed on the rooftop. I recommend both of these companies. They each have their attributes! Great article!

Not sure it would work here, but we had wind farms in parts of Calif. Wind and Solar are so close I can see it!

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