3.5 kW Wind Turbine in Ashland- WIND
This is the second such turbine installed in Canada. The turbine is intended to be near zero maintenance by using the latest technologies (gearless, brushless, permanent magnet), so as to be easy to operate. …
Off-Grid Camp in Sunny Corner- SE
This combination of renewable energy systems provides power for camp in the woods near the river. It would have cost $8000 to make a hydro line to the camp and they would have been forced to cut a 5 m (16′) wide clearing lane through the forest, losing their privacy. Only with the independence offered by a wind turbine and solar panels could they preserve the natural beauty of their wooded area. The hybrid system consists of two 400 W windmills mounted on an 26 m (84′) poll, and three 115 W solar panels, which store power in eight 6 V batteries. These systems are …
Wind Turbines in Aroostook- WIND
After buying his first turbine in 2004, he began making his own turbines based on designs by otherpower.com and Hugh Piggot. He has since added to these designs to adjust for the NB climate. He has built two turbines for himself, and over 30 others for local individuals because of his interest in building turbines as a hobby. He has found local sources for virtually all of the materials needed for constructing the turbines, except for the fibreglass blades that he sources from the US. He has built turbines in a variety of sizes between 300 watts and 3 kilowatts. …
300 W Wind Turbine in Letete- WIND
The owners installed a 300-W Air 403 wind turbine from Southwest Wind Power. The power generated is stored and used through the same batteries and equipment used for the photovoltaic (PV) system. This wind turbine is considered somewhat noisy. Together, the wind turbine and the PV system provide all of the electrical needs for the residence and the business. …
3.5 kW Wind Turbine in Sackville- WIND
The owner has chosen to use a combined set up of different systems to help lower her electricity costs and test renewable energy. The system includes: electricity generation from the wind turbine, solar hot air space heating, and solar hot water heating. …
Off-grid Home in Jolicure- BE, SE, WIND
At the moment the home is powered by a small photovoltaic solar system which is sufficient for his home, however he has had to make some lifestyle changes. The owner monitors the amount of power being used, and can only use a laptop computer for a certain amount of time as to not drain its batteries. He uses a refrigerator in the summer when there is lots of solar energy, and uses a naturally cooled room in the winter. The system includes three 123 W Sharp PV solar panels mounted on an outbuilding. He has a small 400 W Air X Wind turbine …
Off-grid Home in Knowlesville- SE, WIND
This is an off-grid system that more than meets the needs of this family, home-based business and supplies surplus power to a small artist cabin nearby. The house is a timberframe with strawbale infill, 3 storey, 195 m2 (2100 sq. ft.) building. The cabin is a load-bearing strawbale contruction, 1.5 storey and 60 m2 (650 sq. ft.). They have several appliances running on this system, including a freezer a washing machine power tools a refrigerator, and many other kitchen appliances. The main problems faced with this RE system was that several of the nuts were not tightened properly by the installer, which resulted in issues related …
400 W Wind Turbine in Fredericton- WIND
An Air X 400 W wind turbine sits high above the roof and could generate as much as 400 W of power, when the wind blows — which it does from late fall to early spring, but not once summer arrives. Essentially, there is no energy to be had from wind at this location during the warmer part of the year. The high trees surrounding the house don’t make things easier, but the owners prefer not to cut them down. …
2.4 kW Turbine in Bristol- WIND
This net-metered house takes advantage of a good wind site, high above the river valley. It is newly-constructed, begun in 2008. Its 2.4-kW Skystream wind turbine was installed by Grun-Sol Technologies Ltd. …
Solar Hot Water, Photovoltaic & 400W Wind Turbine in Sackville- SE, WIND
The owners installed a domestic solar hot water system in 2007 and added three different sizes of photovoltaic panels and a 400 W wind turbine to generate electricity. The owners have two 4×8′ solar hot water panels connected to a heat exchanger and water storage tank, which is linked to the regular hot water tank. To help offset their electricity use, they have one 60W PV panel, one 80W PV panel and one 120W PV panel. They also installed a 400W wind turbine on top of their garage to help generate some of the electricity they require. Their renewable system includes controls, …
