The
average annual wind speed in Atlanta is 9.1 mph (Source: National
Climatic Data Center http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/online/ccd/wndspd.txt).
Some sites in higher elevations of the north Georgia mountains have
average annual wind speeds of 12 mph (Source: FirstLook http://firstlook.3tiergroup.com/).
The Skystream 3.7 generates approximately 200 kWh/month with 9 mph
average wind speeds and approximately 400 kWh/month with 12 mph average
wind speeds.
A typical home uses about 1,000 kWh/month of electricity. Therefore
one Skystream 3.7 usually powers only a portion of a home’s energy
requirements. Georgia is a net metering state. So if the wind turbine
is ever generating more electricity than the facility is using, the
excess feeds back into the power grid, and the owner may be given credit.
Check
with your electric utility company for details.
Soenso Energy works with architects, contractors, developers, engineers,
LEED APs, property managers and other professionals to assist them
with incorporating sustainable building practices such as wind energy.
Under LEED NC, points can be earned by providing wind energy that meets
LEED-established percentages of a building’s energy requirements.
Rough estimates of pricing for the Skystream 3.7 vary
according to tower height. A Skystream 3.7 with a 33’ tower is
approximately $12,000. With a 45’ tower it is approximately $14,000.
And with a 60’ tower it is approximately $20,000. Generally,
the taller the tower the more efficient the wind turbine operates.
These prices
do not include installation, which vary from about $8,000-$12,000 depending
on ease or difficulty of installing our substantial foundation of concrete
and rebar. These estimates are not price quotes and are subject to
change.
Soenso Energy is also a dealer of the Air Breeze Wind Turbine from
Southwest Windpower. The Air Breeze is a small recreational-size wind
turbine that has an energy production rating of 38 kWh/month at 12
mph average wind speeds. It can be mounted on sailboats, lakeside cottages,
recreational vehicles and even mobile sound stages. The Air Breeze
is priced at $900.00. This price does not include tower, installation
and sales tax. It has a three year manufacturer’s warranty.
Wind
Energy Federal and Georgia Income Tax Incentives
The Federal Energy Extension and Improvement Act of 2008 established
a 30% Federal income tax credit with a cap of $500 per 0.5 kW up
to $4,000 for the installed cost of a residential small wind system
and
a 30% Federal income tax credit with a $4,000 cap for the installed
cost of a commercial small wind system.
The Georgia Clean Energy Tax Incentive of 2008 (HB 670) established
a 35% state income tax credit with a $10,500 cap for the installed
cost of a residential wind energy system and a 35% state income tax
credit with a $500,000 cap for the installed cost of a commercial
wind energy system.
Federal and Georgia income tax credits can substantially reduce capital
investment for small wind energy systems. Check with your professional
tax preparer about how to apply and qualify for income tax credits.
Summaries of Federal and Georgia renewable energy incentives are
at Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
(DSIRE) www.dsireusa.org.
More on Georgia Clean Energy Incentives is at Georgia Environmental
Facilities Authority (GEFA) www.gefa.org/Index.aspx?page=423.
Contact Soenso Energy at info@soenso.com for
more information or price quotes.
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