alt.energy.renewable

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> On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 10:05:54 -0600, "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. It will generally depend on the turbine model you choose. For
> example, here's the owner's manual for Southwest Windpower's 1000W
> turbine
> /documents/manuals/
> Pg6, #4 wire (three conductors) recommended for 48V and 1000ft. That
> much wire would be expensive unless you find it surplus.

Just bought some; $ /ft at Home Depot. $3,330 will buy a buttload of
electricity!!!!