Solar Panelled Vertical Wind Turbine

[5PointsGuy]

http://www.bluenergyusa.com/

A series of breakthrough Bluenergy Technologies has led to the development and successful testing of the world’s first self-contained hybrid system. Solar cells coated with his fluoropolymer (a clear film) process capture sunlight from any angle and can be affixed to curved surfaces, making it possible to completely cover, with productive solar cells, the turbine’s curved wind vanes and the dome-shaped base enclosing its generator and inverter.
Bluenergy Solarwind’s double-helix, vertical axis turbine design generates electricity in breezes as low as 4 mph and is designed to produce power in winds up to 90 mph.

How about we stick a bunch of these suckers on top of the court house and try to lower that energy bill.

These would also seem to be a good idea for those that live along the beach or river.

I wonder if we could convince Bluenergy to move to Jacksonville. . .

[PeeJayEss]

Does the courthouse have any solar panels on the roof? I would think if you're going to build something with that big a footprint in this sunny a location so much over budget, you might as well make it somewhat sustainable. Is it even LEED certified?

[Dog Walker]

Does the courthouse have any solar panels on the roof? I would think if you're going to build something with that big a footprint in this sunny a location so much over budget, you might as well make it somewhat sustainable. Is it even LEED certified?

Puleeeeseee!  Are you kidding?  This is Jacksonville.

[Jason]

No way is the Courthouse LEED Certified.  Would have been MUCH MUCH MUCH more expensive.

[PeeJayEss]

No way is the Courthouse LEED Certified.  Would have been MUCH MUCH MUCH more expensive.

3 MUCHes? That's a little much.

[Ocklawaha]

5POINTSGUY, Florida doesn't have sufficient inshore winds to produce electricity, so it would be huge waste of money on the top of our huge waste of money. Check out:http://www.ieses.fsu.edu/Archives/Florida-s-Missing-Winds-New-Evidence-Supports-the-Viability-of-Harnessing-Offshore-Wind-Energy-in-Florida

[5PointsGuy]

I appreciate the link, but it doesn't talk about inland wind data for Florida and excludes Florida from the given map due to insufficient data. However, having taken renewable energy classes, I do know that Florida is not the best place for wind or even solar. Yes, we live in the sunshine state, but we also have storms and overcast many times during the years.

However this potential technology has a relatively small footprint and incorporates solar and wind. One of the key technological ingredients to the vertical tower is the ability to turn at a low windspeed (just 4MPH). The vertical design also can utilize all wind directions due to the blade setup. So it's not the typical wind turbine.

I'd think the best locales for placement for something like this would be for rooftops of taller buildings and homes along the river (sun and river breeze)

[Dog Walker]

Florida is a FANTASTIC place for solar even with our overcast days.  The electric bill for my office last month was $1.67 and there was only room for 2800 watts worth of panels on the roof.

[Intuition Ale Works]

Any suggestions for a good local solar company for residential?

[Dog Walker]

Any suggestions for a good local solar company for residential?

Sunworks Solar, 5191 Shawland Road, 731-2099.  They have done two installations for me, one residential and one commercial.  The new technology they use is from a German company that actually manufactures the panels and micro-inverters in Dublin, Georgia.  Neat stuff.  Each panel and inverter has an IP address and talks to a website where you can monitor the output and condition of each.

[Overstreet]

Florida is a FANTASTIC place for solar even with our overcast days.  The electric bill for my office last month was $1.67 and there was only room for 2800 watts worth of panels on the roof.

March was a good month for solar electric. We had a lot of swing days. Cold at night warm in the day.  Come back in the high airconditioning July-Aug and report.  Or perhaps a cold Jan-Feb. Most systems are averaging capacity systems.

I doubt that the architect would appreciate the verticle modern looking verticle turbine on the Court House. 

I did do a project once where they wanted to put verticle turbines in /on the roof of the "Barn" condo building but didn't have a clue what they were going to use them for or how they'd hook them up to anything. Not a sufficient answer when installing a thing on a three story building with 140mph wind ratings.

[PeeJayEss]

I doubt that the architect would appreciate the verticle modern looking verticle turbine on the Court House. 

That building had an architect?! Clearly not a self-respecting one.

[Intuition Ale Works]

Any suggestions for a good local solar company for residential?

Sunworks Solar, 5191 Shawland Road, 731-2099.  They have done two installations for me, one residential and one commercial.  The new technology they use is from a German company that actually manufactures the panels and micro-inverters in Dublin, Georgia.  Neat stuff.  Each panel and inverter has an IP address and talks to a website where you can monitor the output and condition of each.

Thanks!

[DerekBall]

http://www.bluenergyusa.com/

A series of breakthrough Bluenergy Technologies has led to the development and successful testing of the world’s first self-contained hybrid system. solar panels coated with his fluoropolymer (a clear film) process capture sunlight from any angle and can be affixed to curved surfaces, making it possible to completely cover, with productive solar cells, the turbine’s curved wind vanes and the dome-shaped base enclosing its generator and inverter.
Bluenergy Solarwind’s double-helix, vertical axis turbine design generates electricity in breezes as low as 4 mph and is designed to produce power in winds up to 90 mph.

How about we stick a bunch of these suckers on top of the court house and try to lower that energy bill.

These would also seem to be a good idea for those that live along the beach or river.

I wonder if we could convince Bluenergy to move to Jacksonville. . .

I hope the turbine is lot more effective.. I have been using simple panels for some time and not satisfied with the low output level.