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Answer by charles sThe design shown is about as simple as you can find. You should investigate why your generator doesn't work first. One thing might be how the coils are [...]]]> Question by t: anyone know an easy design for an electricity generator i can make for my wind turbine?
im making a wind turbine for the science fair and the generator i made doesnt work so i need to make a new one really soon!!!! this is the turbine design that i would connect it too:http://www.re-energy.ca/pdf/wind-turbine.pdf
ive built the old generator perfectly and looked it over and over again.....

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The design shown is about as simple as you can find. You should investigate why your generator doesn't work first. One thing might be how the coils are mounted. Check against the web site to make sure that your coils are not working against each other or something. There is a system to how the coils are arranged, so did you follow it?

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In an age of global concern for escalating fossil fuel prices, energy security and CO2 emissions, a fervent demand for sustainable energy sources endures. In apt response to this critical issue, a renewable alternative energy innovation is receiving wide spread interest and attention.

Renewable energy company,SolarBotanic, unveils a revolutionary solution -- Energy Harvesting Trees.

Biomimicry (nature's own superior engineering) and Nano technology are integral to SolarBotanic's schema. Exclusively designed Nanoleaves are incorporated with a combination of Biomimicry and advanced Nano technologies. The result is a green, clean, highly efficient means for generating electricity.

SolarBotanic's unique energy harvesting process utilizes three major types of technologies; Photovoltaics, Thermovoltaics and Piezovoltaic.

Photovoltaics (PV) are the direct conversion of light into electricity using semiconductor materials; Thermovoltaics (TV) are the direct conversion of heat into Electricity using semiconductor materials; Piezovoltaic (PZ) is the direct conversion of kinetic energy into electricity using a semiconductor device commonly known as "nano cells."

The SolarBotanic PV/TV/PZ subprogram research and development are divided into two main areas: nanoleaf and artificial tree or plant structures.

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Conversely in cold regions SolarBotanic trees can provide cheap heating and lighting for crops which would not otherwise be viable.

SolarBotanic energy systems possess the ingenuity and versatility to provide clean electric energy systems for grid-connected power, grid-independent power, water and space heating, industrial process heating, and power plants. SolarBotanic renewable energy holds immense potential as a supplement or alternative to fossil fuels for serving energy markets world wide and for developing nations.

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SolarBotanic is interested in talking to potential JV partners who have the required sector expertise and funding to take this project from the R&D phase to full commercialization.

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Answer by Siemens vs. AlstomWind energy is free. The actual cost is capital, profit and maintenance.

Capital is the cost of the wind turbines + land. You have to find [...]]]> Question by Joe: What is the price of wind energy electricity?
I would like to compare the price of wind energy, either the cost of one unit of electricity or the cost of a turbine ect. against the rising prices of oil, to see whether wind energy is a sensible investment. All figures have to be accurate, any websites I could find this information on I would be very very grateful for! thanks!

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Wind energy is free.
The actual cost is capital, profit and maintenance.

Capital is the cost of the wind turbines + land. You have to find out specific cost of land of your area and find out how much the wind turbines cost. When you add these two costs together, you divide them by the generating capacity of the wind turbine(s) and find out your capital cost/MW or kW.

Profit is decided by you. Remember to add taxes.

Maintenance is highly variable depending on the turbines, the size of your generating facility. Bigger = better due to efficiency of scale. This includes spare parts, staff pay, insurance, etc.

You really have to talk to a person in the field that will examine your costs, and give you a price for maintenance.
Talk to a manufacturer and real estate agent about capital costs.
Profit is usually the maximum price for which your electricity will be bought minus all your costs.

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