Skystream Relocation & Solar
Posted by Joshua Janes at 6/2/2009 9:52 AM 
Categories: KWH Production,Owner Stories,Skystream Stories
Tags: green energy Southwest Windpower install production turbine Skystream 3.7
Categories: KWH Production,Owner Stories,Skystream Stories
Tags: green energy Southwest Windpower install production turbine Skystream 3.7
Jeff: wrote
All,
I recently moved my turbine to a better location on my property and went from a hub height of 39' to 53'. The turbine had too much turbulence from a small woods to my south. After the move I have seen a very noticeable difference with production, especially from the south. So heed to the recommendations of siting, it is very critical if you expect your turbine to perform. I originally installed it on a class-3 utility pole to keep my cost low because the steel poles were too expensive. Recently I came across a company that is selling Skysteam poles at a third of the cost of the Valmont ones SWWP uses. The pole I purchased is 50', one-piece pole with hinge tabs, bolts and delivery to my residence for $3500. Company I purchased it through is National Pole and Structure out of MI, owner is John. Note, it takes 6-8 weeks and you must have a way to unload it.
On a side note, I also installed a 1170 watt solar array with 6-Sanyo Hip195BA19 panels and a Fronius IG2000 inverter. I intend to make it solar tracking but for the mean time it is fixed. The array had a max output of 1273w (~10% above the rating). It has been in operation since 5/13, and as of 5/22 it has produced 82kWhr, my turbine has only produced 77 kWhr from 5/1 to 5/22, but it really hasn't been that windy. I am in NE Indiana and my small solar array has out performed my turbine, so if you haven't taken the plunge with wind you may want to take another look at solar. Prices of solar has actually dropped and turbines have gone up. All you need is a clear shot of the southern sky. In-case you are wondering, even on a cloudy day the array still put out 2 kWh. I have $7300 in my array setup and I did the work myself.
I will have Josh post pictures of my setup.
Jeff
I recently moved my turbine to a better location on my property and went from a hub height of 39' to 53'. The turbine had too much turbulence from a small woods to my south. After the move I have seen a very noticeable difference with production, especially from the south. So heed to the recommendations of siting, it is very critical if you expect your turbine to perform. I originally installed it on a class-3 utility pole to keep my cost low because the steel poles were too expensive. Recently I came across a company that is selling Skysteam poles at a third of the cost of the Valmont ones SWWP uses. The pole I purchased is 50', one-piece pole with hinge tabs, bolts and delivery to my residence for $3500. Company I purchased it through is National Pole and Structure out of MI, owner is John. Note, it takes 6-8 weeks and you must have a way to unload it.
On a side note, I also installed a 1170 watt solar array with 6-Sanyo Hip195BA19 panels and a Fronius IG2000 inverter. I intend to make it solar tracking but for the mean time it is fixed. The array had a max output of 1273w (~10% above the rating). It has been in operation since 5/13, and as of 5/22 it has produced 82kWhr, my turbine has only produced 77 kWhr from 5/1 to 5/22, but it really hasn't been that windy. I am in NE Indiana and my small solar array has out performed my turbine, so if you haven't taken the plunge with wind you may want to take another look at solar. Prices of solar has actually dropped and turbines have gone up. All you need is a clear shot of the southern sky. In-case you are wondering, even on a cloudy day the array still put out 2 kWh. I have $7300 in my array setup and I did the work myself.
I will have Josh post pictures of my setup.
Jeff
Jeff,
What is the phone number for National Pole and Structure?
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JOHN F. VAN HAREN
NATIONAL POLE & STRUCTURE
9428 TALLADAY RD
WILLIS, MI 48191
http://www.nationalpoleandstructure.com/home
C/O
CHM INDUSTIES INC
700 E. MCLEROY BLVD
SAGINAW, TX 76179
john@nationalpoleandstructure.com(preferred)
PHONE: 734-461-2848
FAX: 734-448-5019
CELL 734-476-0569
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