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Our Normal installation range is 100 mile in all directions from Syracuse, NY. However for an extra charge which would include: Time. Materials, & Expenses, we will travel anyplace with in North America and the Caribbean.

The first small wind generator designed specifically for utility-connected residential use, Skystream 3.7™ from Southwest Windpower lets Americans harness wind energy and take control of their energy bills like never before.

Specifically for Grid-Connectivity
Skystream 3.7™ is specifically designed for utility-connected home and business use. In certain states consumers can take advantage of “net-metering” or the sale of unused energy back to the power grid.

Low Cost
Skystream 3.7™ costs approximately After incentives the net cost will be $12,000 to $80,000 depending on the windmill size and kW output along with system installation. The generator itself costs $5,400. Depending on the tower and installation costs, wind speed average, rebates and local electricity costs, Skystream 3.7 can pay for itself in as quickly as 5 years.

All-in-One Solution
Skystream 3.7™ offers a simple, all-in-one solution to harnessing wind energy on a residential scale. Different from all other
technologies, Skystream 3.7™ is the first all-inclusive wind generator with the controls and inverter built in.

 

What is Skystream 3.7™?
Skystream 3.7™, developed by Southwest Windpower in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is the newest generation in residential wind technology. Skystream 3.7™ has a 1.8 kW rating and is the first fully integrated small wind generator specifically designed for the utility-connected market.
Skystream 3.7™ is designed for homeowners looking to reduce or eliminate their monthly electric bills. Skystream 3.7™ is a down-wind (wind hits the blades on the downwind side of the tower) direct drive (gearless or no transmission) permanent magnet wind generator. Skystream 3.7™ uses an innovative 12 ft rotor and produces approximately 400 kWh per month in a 12 mph wind. The initial prototype has been operating at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Colorado for almost two years and has undergone extensive performance, reliability and duration testing in accordance with internationally accepted testing standards.

 

What will it cost and how long will it take to pay for itself?
Skystream 3.7™, installed, after incentives the net cost will be $12,000 to $80,000 depending on the windmill size and kW output along with system installation Price includes the generator, operation controls and inverter. Skystream 3.7™ is has tower height options available to accommodate a location’s wind resource. Skystream 3.7™ is capable of producing energy at a fraction of the cost of other
small wind, solar photovoltaics or reciprocating engine technology. Depending on the installed price, average wind speed, local cost of electricity and state rebates, Skystream 3.7™ can pay for itself in as little as 5 years.

 

Who can install this system?
Southwest Windpower recommends installing Skystream 3.7™ at sites with the following criteria:

 

• Adequate wind resource: Minimum average wind speed for Skystream 3.7™ is 10 mph. Ideal sites have 12 mph average
wind or greater.

• Site free from obstructions: Clean, unobstructed wind is best for Skystream 3.7™. The top of the tower should be a minimum of 20 feet above any surrounding object within a 300 foot radius. Although the machine can be installed on smaller lots of land, properties of one acre or more are typically ideal as they will more likely have unobstructed wind.

• Suitable zoning: Tower installation must comply with local zoning regulations. It is also advisable to make sure there are no HOA (Home Owner Association) regulations that prohibit the use of towers.

• Interconnection with utility: Local utility must allow for interconnection. The 1979 federal PURPA act requires small systems can connect to the electrical grid; but homeowners should consult their local utility.

• Electricity cost of $0.10/kWh or greater: Consumers should consult with their local utility or look at their electric bill.