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Reviews of Wind Turbine

Susan G. 5 star rating
April 9, 2008
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I would love to own one of these

I have read extensively about these Sky Stream wind generator. If my husband and I could afford it we would already have purchased one. Here in MN we get plenty of wind and could put this to good use. My step son is a Master Electrician and he highly recommends these. If you have a bit of acreage and neighbors who don't mind, not to mention $30,000-40,000 extra you too could own one. I wish they would make them more budget friendly.


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James E. says:
Hi Susan, Check out this small scale wind generator. I'm not sure it is out of the experimental stages, but it looks like they are specifically engineering this to be for homes and buildings on a smaller scale. It's... more »

Rachel M. 5 star rating
March 18, 2008
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Alternative Energy in Wind

If you think about it, traditional means of generating electricity all aim for turning a turbine.
When coal is burned to make energy, it heats water which creates steam which turns a turbine.
When nuclear power is generated, a nuclear reaction is used to heat water to create steam to turn a turbine.
See a parallel here?
Wind power bypasses the old, inefficient, and pollutive methods to give clean, clear and free energy.
It also turns a turbine, but without the harmful byproducts of carbon emissions and nuclear waste.
Support your local wind power generators or anyone else for that matter investing in wind.

Rachel M.'s keywords: wind, power, nuclear, waste, pollution, carbon, emissions, coal, energy, electricity
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Tom S. 5 star rating
August 23, 2007
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Best Residential Wind Turbine Yet

The Southwest Windpower Skystream 3.7 Wind Turbine is the latest in Residential Wind Power. It is specifically designed for Grid-Tie applications, which means that you could potentially sell excess electricity back to the electric company.

The Skystream 3.7 is a self-contained powerhouse, with all of the control circuitry built right in. All you have to do is find a nice clearing to put it in, mount it high enough to clear all nearby obstructions, hook it up, and you will be immediately generating free electricity. This can be done over a weekend with a couple of buddies.

Don't get me wrong, this thing is big, and it is heavy, but with a pick-up truck and the proper hardware for your tower, you will never have to climb a ladder or rent a cherry picker to raise it into the air.

Once up, it will generate enough electricity for a small family. Otherwise, it will go a long way toward reducing your electric bill.

Tom S.'s keywords: skystream, wind power, wind turbine, small wind, residential wind, wind mill, windmill
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Dave S. 5 star rating
December 4, 2006
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Free Kilowatts

Sky stream is a wind generator for the homeowner producing 1800 watts when the wind reaches over 20 mph

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