Hi Dan,
Project done been touched - we're committed to putting up something
with an upright axis in the wind....
Do you have any info about Urban Green Energy? Fellow we've been
talking with in NY is Ryan Gilchrist.
I've always thought it would be interesting if a client absolutely
insisted on VAWT's, no matter what I said, and we wouldn't be held
accountable for not dissuading them. The GC on this project has
offered to buy the turbines and carry the manufacturer's warranty with
the Navy, with us just responsible for the installation. I don't know
if it can get better than that. Monitoring and everything.
I just need to decide whether to give up the material sale. If we
managed to find a VAWT that could endure, and have a reasonable output
(it helps to get an additional 12ยข/kWh for production over net
metering in WA), we have several customers who would be interested,
even when fully informed about the low ROI compared to PV. These folks
just want to see SOME benefit to our long, windy winters and don't
have the moxy or money to put a VAWT up high. The turbine - and
company - just gotta last awhile.
Thanks,
-Kelly
Kelly Keilwitz, P.E.
Whidbey Sun & Wind
Renewable Energy Systems
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
ke...@whidbeysunwind.com
360.678.7131
On Oct 20, 2010, at 2:16 PM, Dan Fink wrote:
Kelly;
I would insist on a years worth of actual wind speed versus energy
output data performed by an unaffiliated third party, before even
touching this project with a 10-foot gin pole.
DAN FINK
Buckville Energy Consulting LLC
Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind wrote:
Wind wrenches,
We have a subcontract to install 30kW of VAWT, along with 30kW of
PV for the Navy. The Navy specified Helix Wind turbines, and is
adamant on sticking with VAWTs, although they may accept an
alternative. The GC we are working under is sufficiently scared of
Helix to look for a viable alternative. Are there any?!
The GC has done some research and wants to use the UGE-4K from
Urban Green Energy http://www.urbangreenenergy.com
It's an H-style lift machine that appears to have several European
certifications on safety, power performance, noise, and vibration.
Anyone know anything about these turbines or company? UGE's address
is NY. Roy?
Thanks,
-Kelly
Kelly Keilwitz, P.E.
Whidbey Sun & Wind
Renewable Energy Systems
ke...@whidbeysunwind.com
360-678-7131
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