DNL Energy, LLC - P.O. Box 664, Holderness, NH 03245

Phone 603-536-2461 | Cell 603-707-6199 | Email hortond@dnlenergy.com

DNL Energy, LLC sells, installs and maintains products that utilize FREE energy from the Wind.

FAQs - Wind Turbines and Pond Aeration

Electric Wind Generators FAQs

1) Is wind energy a viable resource to power my Home?

The answer to this question is multipart and may require a site visit and analysis by DNL Energy. Here is what needs to be analyzed:

1. Household consumption. Check your utility electric bills for one year. Take the average use for one month. This consumption is expressed in kwh on your bill. This would be the correct sizing for your unit if you are looking to have all your power needs met.

2. Average wind speed. Get a general idea of the average wind speed in your area. There are two ways to find this information.

1. Go to online wind maps from the U.S. Department of Energy’s “wind & hydropower technologies program. www.eere.eneergy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/wind_maps.asp
   Then click on your States outline.

2. An accurate way would be to set up a data collection tower and monitor and record the wind speed for one year at your exact location and desired height. This service can be provided by DNL Energy.

3. Wind generator energy production estimates- take the average wind speed and using the production graphs from the electric wind generator you are interested in you can estimate the monthly and annual production.

4. Compare consumption with the production estimates from the size wind generator you are interested in.

2) What is the difference between a grid-tie and off-grid wind energy system?

1. Grid connect systems are directly connected with the Electric Utility system grid via an inverter. The inverter changes the DC voltage output from the windmill into a AC voltage at a similar frequency and synchronizes the power with the utility power grid. This is all done prior to your connection point(your household meter) of the windmill.

2. Off grid systems utilize a battery charge circuit. These systems feed power through a charge-controller and into a bank of batteries. This type of system is primarily used in remote locations where grid power from the utility is not available.

3. Grid connect systems with battery back up. This system functions as a combination of the two. It primarily functions as a grid connect but continues to function via a back-up battery bank when the local utility grid experiences a power outage.

3) What are the different types of towers available to mount the wind turbines?

1. Guyed tilt up towers - these are tubular sections joined by couplers and supported on 4 sides by guy wires.

2. Guy less tilt up towers - these are tubular sections in a self supporting design.

3. Self supporting monopole towers are a tapered cylindrical structure with no guy wires.

4. Guyed lattice towers are usually utilize a narrow three legged lattice structure supported on all three sides by guy wires.

5. Self supporting lattice towers are usually a three or four legged lattice structure with out guy wires.

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4) Are there any rebates or tax incentives available?
Each State has its own programs. Some utility companies also offer rebates to assist with the installation cost. Contact your local utility company to see if they have a program. There are also local tax incentives is some towns. To see if your town is participating call your Town office or click on the following link - http://dsireusa.org.
Some States will also assist with financing wind projects. There are also grants available in some States.

Pond Aeration FAQs

Is pond aeration effective in keeping my pond clean?
A Koenders windmill is all the maintenance you need to achieve quality water for a wide variety of applications from livestock, irrigation gardening, fish farming, golf courses, recreational use or even household use.

Koenders windmills are an excellent solution for Pond algae and pond scum problems.

They also significantly reduce the risk of West Nile Virus on your property. West Nile preventative measures to reduce the spread of the disease start with the aeration of any stagnant water bodies. Koenders aeration systems are a perfect fit for the job, providing:

1. With windmill operation you maintain constant water circulation. This will help disrupt the maturation cycle of the mosquito.

2. Safe, natural alternative for keeping our mosquito population down.

 

Call now for a site survey or home inspection and free estimate.
DNL Energy, LLC 603-536-2461 or email us at hortond@dnlenergy.com.