Monday, April 21, 2008

Wind Power (Residential) Update

Residential Wind Power Update in NY Times

A recent edition of the NY Times provides an update on wind power (residential). The article outlines the progress being made and the contributing factors. One key reason being cited is that the newer turbines can connect directly into the power grid. This eliminates the need for batteries as a backup power source, since homes can take power from the grid when wind speeds drop below optimal levels.

From the article:

"Back in the early days, off-grid electrical generation was pursued mostly by hippies and rednecks, usually in isolated, rural areas," said Joe Schwartz, editor of Home Power magazine. "Now, it’s a lot more mainstream."

"The big shift happened in the last three years," Mr. Schwartz said, because of technology that makes it possible to feed electricity back to the grid, the commercial power system fed by large utilities. "These new systems use the utility for back up power, removing the need for big, expensive battery backup systems."


Wind power in residential settings is definitely becoming more mainstream and exposure from large media outlets like the New York Times is sure to help the cause.


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