Wind Turbine for Homes, Small Businesses at Your Local Hardware Store

WindTronics announced today the launch of its Honeywell Wind Turbine, which produces power at winds of just 2 mph, and can now be bought at your local hardware store like Ace Hardware, True Value.

Its small size, light weight and negligible noise provides a new option for people who want to generate renewable energy for their home or business. The price starts at $5,759 (plus installation).

Weighing less than 185 pounds and measuring only six feet in diameter, the turbine produces up to 1500 kWh a year depending on height and location.

The gearless wind turbine features an innovative Blade Tip Power System^TM that uses a system of magnets and stators surrounding its outer ring to capture power at the blade tips where speed is greatest, practically eliminating mechanical resistance and drag. That means it starts turning at 0.5 mph and generates energy in 2 mph of wind.

The turbine can either be mounted on a rooftop or use a pole and it can be connected to the grid or to batteries. It can be installed by a licensed electrician – Windtronics has a list of authorized installers. 

Authorized full-service WindTronics’ dealers will work closely with potential customers to oversee the entire purchase process, which includes:

• appropriate site selection for the turbine
• mounting possibilities
• local incentive and rebate programs
• connection with a local certified installer
• service and warranty questions

Resources

Before purchasing a wind turbine, WindTronics recommends customers research local wind speeds, incentives, rebate and grant programs, zoning and permitting requirements, homeowner’s association regulations and onsite placement for the turbine.

Here are some resources:

• http://www.windknowledge.com/ – online tool to calculate local wind speeds, local utility prices and local rebate programs.
• [sorry this link is no longer available] – animated online presentation explains what you need to know about the turbine.
• [sorry this link is no longer available] – lists all the retailers, dealers and partners who sell the wind turbine worldwide.
• [sorry this link is no longer available] – technical details about the Honeywell Wind Turbine, including connecting options and mounts.

About WindTronics

WindTronics, based in Muskegon, Michigan, is the licensee for the Honeywell Wind Turbine. www.windtronics.com/.

Thus far, the dealer network includes:

• WindTronics Full Sales, Service & Warranty Dealers
• Honeywell Resellers
• Ace Hardware
• True Value
• WESCO Distribution, Inc.
• Mid-States Distributing Co.