Posted by buickanddeere on March 02, 2008 at 14:04:11 from (209.240.118.22):
In Reply to: OT wind generators posted by farmer101IL on March 01, 2008 at 19:21:16:
The refinery is most likely co-gen application.Generates electricity Mon-Fri 11:00AM to 7:00PM for "peak load shaving".
Depending on the utility and the deal. Electricity can cost 2-3 times regular rates plus a fee every time usage exceeds approx 80% of the normal max demand.
So even if it costs 25cents/KW/kr to generate your own power. It's cheaper than paying 37.5 cents/KW/hr plus the "demand fee" to your utility.
As for wind generators. Unless you are in a windy area, the generator rated for 75KW or more and the hub height is at least 100ft off the ground. All your system will amount to is a hobby to show your friends.
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