wind power

Cause theres lots of red tape, flack from neighbors about a tower in their view and very high initial cost.

However, got some cash or good credit and you got 24 hours a day wind, in a private area it can make alot of sense!

Skystream and Bergey seem to be the wind turbines of choice atm.

How do wind turbines (tower-style) hold up to hurricane force winds?

A few years back I saw a new wind power product that is small, low-profile, and is meant to be installed on a roof. It looked like it could be taken off or protected by a cover if hurricane-force winds were imminent. If I find the link, I'll post it. I was considering this when I was looking at building (an idea I have since given up).

I've also read about some type of nanoparticle paint (and/or film) that collects solar energy. Now wouldn't THAT be great? Paint your house, get off the grid. Don't know the status of that product...

jules look here www.nanosolar.com watch Kqed

Thanks, erkm. I hadn't kept up with this in the last few years. Looks like the nanosolar "paint" is still a ways off.

I looked around for info on the rooftop wind turbine. The exciting product I read about a few years ago, Mag-Wind, seems to be a big bust. Google it. Looks like it was either a big flop or a big scam. Sigh.