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    May 16, 2009, 05:04 PM
    Wind Turbine Power/converting my home
    Exactly what do I need to know prior to purchasing a small wind turbine kit for my home, so I can do my part to get off the grid? And finding which ones would be the best?
    Thank you, Homesteader 56
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    Aug 6, 2009, 10:23 AM

    Northern Power makes one of the best midsize wind turbines. You also have endurance. You need to know how much energy you consume monthly. You need to know your wind category to determine if it is worth wild. Also, to go off grid you need storage (batteries).
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    Aug 6, 2009, 11:09 AM

    Check out Home Power Magazine: Solar | Wind | Water | Design | Build and Xantrex Technology Inc.
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