Domestic Small Wind Energy.
The idea of having a solar panel situated on your property that will provide your domestic energy supply has become widely accepted by most home-owners. However, to compliment this, growing numbers are also looking at small wind energy projects that will support this system as it is adapted to suit the different weather conditions that are required for the functionality of solar. If you have an acre of land then it's more straight forward as you are then able to install a five kilowatt small wind energy generator that will stand around double the height of a telegraph pole for around $25,000. Although a sound option for the environment, not good news for ROI (return on investment) enthusiasts. However, you can always check to see if there are tax credits or rebate available in your local area or state that may ease the cost somewhat. The theory of small wind energy is that any extra energy generated is fed back to the grid and off-course the utility company can still provide your needs on calmer days. See the latest Small Wind Energy Project Review If you don't happen to live on a small-holding or ranch then you can still perhaps benefit by forming your own local community project by utilizing schools churches and other organizations that are more likely to have the land requirement. It's a great system for those who wish to live a more greener way of life and reduce energy costs - a win-win situation for all. The World Summit on small wind energy is being held in Husum, Germany this March (2010). An excellent venue for discovering the efficacy of small community-based energy projects on cleaner, more economical and environmentally friendlier energy source. Wind Ownership. So who does the wind belong to? Due to advancements in technology, wind energy is now becoming less expensive to produce than fossil fuel energy. When you look at the fact that fossil fuel production cost $120 billion a year, not to mention the damage to the environment it causes, how will the Oil companies then remain dominant in the energy industry? Will they still be able to control market forces and prices by manipulating the supply of the wind resource? Perhaps they will ultimately be forced to invest in wind energy resources. A study undertaken by Stanford University claimed that wind resource can easily provide the global requirement by over seven times. Communities vs Corporate. During the period of 2000 and 2007, the wind energy industry grew by five times. In fact, more than $36 billion was invested worldwide in the wind energy industry. There is a four-fold increase of predicted growth for the small wind energy industry over the next decade. We are now likely to see how large companies will be lobbying to influence government policy to initiate tax incentives and rebates for this type of energy. This makes even more vital that on the domestic scene that communities and individuals take control of their energy source before once again, becoming prey to the monopolistic energy corporations and prohibitive regulations disallowing us to act independently. Small Wind Energy will become a significant resource in the future as a cheaper, greener and more abundant form of power. Take a look at this excellent review of a Small Wind Energy project that explains how individuals and communities can make a difference.
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