Electric Wind Energy

Inexpensive, reliable, simple, the hallmarks of the Helix system make it the best choice for low wind speed residential applications. The turbine based design catches wind from all directions creating smooth powerful torque to spin the electric generator. The Helix wind blade is mounted up to 35 feet high. In winds as low as 8 mph the Helix system can create electricity to power your home. To get the process started of having a Wind Systems Consultant visit your home. Call us at 737.8100 or Schedule Today.

 

How It Works

As the wind blows the long helical blade scoops catch wind from all directions forcing it through the turbine. The turbine generator is connected directly to your home and as electricity is generated your home is powered. If the wind is not blowing your building is powered by the energy grid as usual. If the wind is blowing strongly then your energy produced can exceed your energy consumed, and depending on your local utility, your meter can spin backwards rolling back your energy bills.

Benefits & Savings

Although small wind systems involve a significant initial investment, they can be competitive with conventional energy sources when you account for a lifetime of reduced or altogether avoided utility costs, especially considering escalating fuel costs.

The cost of buying and installing a small wind energy system typically ranges from about $4,000-$7,000 per kilowatt for a grid-connected installation, less than half the cost of a similar solar electric system. The length of the payback period (or, the time it takes to "break even") depends on the system you choose. Small wind owners with strong average wind speeds who can take advantage of rebate programs can usually recoup their investments within a few years. This yields the average homeowner a savings of up to 85% on the total cost per year for electricity.

Federal Tax Incentives

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Act”). The Act removes the small wind cost caps on Investment Tax Credits (ITC) from the previous legislation. Under the Act, taxpayers can now claim a 30% tax credit for the purchase and installation of qualifying small wind electric systems with rated capacities of 100 kilowatts or less. This credit is available from February 17, 2009 through December 31, 2016.

For non-residential customers the Act entitles eligible consumers to receive a financial grant from the Treasury Department in lieu of the tax credit. The system must be placed in service in 2009 or 2010 or placed in service before the credit termination date of January 1, 2013 (provided the construction began in 2009 or 2010). (Source:  American Wind Energy Association: Summary of Final Provisions in H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, of Interest to Small Wind Turbine Producers and Consumers).

Please consult your tax advisor for more information.

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Recent Installations (Click each image to enlarge)

The crane we use to install the metal base for the long helical blade scoops.

 

This is a close up of the long helical blade scoops.

 

We check the base of the long helical blade scoops and place them into the correct position.

We are installing the long helical blade scoops on the metal mounting pole and checking the
blade scoops for proper alignment.