alt.energy.renewable

Reader wrote:
> I'd like to add a wind turbine to supplement my home solar, as I get no sun
> for several months in winter, but the best wind site is over 1000 feet away
> (including 600-800 feet up mountain--steep straight down but gradual for
> climbing up to). Is a wind turbine possible at this distance from a house?

Sure, you'll probably want to use higher voltage than typical battery
charging wind turbines to minimize wire loss.

> Also are any light enough (the tower up there wouldn't have to be very tall)
> to secure without carrying up a lot of concrete mix and water?

You don't mention how much power you need or how much wind you have so
there is no way to say how big the turbine needs to be. Yes, there are
light turbines but will they work for your purposes?

If you could find a turbine that generates high voltage directly then
it'll work a little better than using a voltage booster. You could,
for example, use parts from these guys and replace their 12/24/48
stator with one wound for 240V or whatever voltage you need.
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Anthony