miss_thenorth
Frugal Homesteader
I live very close to Port Alma, Ontario, where there are wind turbines going up all around. At last count, i saw 16 just from my patio. They are going up very quickly. Apparently, when they are done, there will be 48 turbines in this wind farm. it is really quite neat to see.
My dh has a highschool friend who was also our neighbour for several years, and he has done very well for himself. His business is doing really well, and he is in and out of china regularly. In his 'spare' time, he has invented and patented a windturbine, for small scale operations, ie. home owners , to use. since we live in a very "windy" area, he has approached us to "try out" his wind turbine, for him. it owuld benefit us, as the turbine would be connected to the grid, but, according to him would easily power our home, barn and shop. We would have to advertise for him,which is not a problem. My dh will be meeting with him on Wednesday to find out more info.
I am really excited about this, and will keep you posted as to how things are developing. One inhibitor obviously would be the price of the turbine, but i guess we will find out Wednesday. Hubby and I have always dreamed of producing our own power, but thought that dream would die when we left the north and moved to SW Ontario, Canada
My dh has a highschool friend who was also our neighbour for several years, and he has done very well for himself. His business is doing really well, and he is in and out of china regularly. In his 'spare' time, he has invented and patented a windturbine, for small scale operations, ie. home owners , to use. since we live in a very "windy" area, he has approached us to "try out" his wind turbine, for him. it owuld benefit us, as the turbine would be connected to the grid, but, according to him would easily power our home, barn and shop. We would have to advertise for him,which is not a problem. My dh will be meeting with him on Wednesday to find out more info.
I am really excited about this, and will keep you posted as to how things are developing. One inhibitor obviously would be the price of the turbine, but i guess we will find out Wednesday. Hubby and I have always dreamed of producing our own power, but thought that dream would die when we left the north and moved to SW Ontario, Canada