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 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 established
a 30% Federal income tax credit with no cap for the installed
cost of a residential small wind energy system and a 30%
Federal income tax credit with no cap for the installed
cost
of a commercial small wind energy system.
The Georgia Clean Energy Tax Incentive of 2008 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.
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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