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Ok, so am looking at reducing the energy bill a bit (why you ask? I don't pay it).
We like the idea of wind turbines, but the electric systems are expensive, and it all requires planning...
Is there anyone who can A: recommend a kit (looking at a Proven 6KW atm), or B: tell us how to do it?

We have big hill, and lake or stream, so another idea would be the old Scottish loch trick, pump water up when its windy (using a wind powered pump, mechanical) and let it run down through a turbine when needed, seems the most sensible idea... but labour intensive.

So if anyone has hints or tips... or good websites!

And also has anyone in France information about a BuyBack scheme? because a 6KW turbine would generate 6000->12000 KWH per year, and we don't use that much, a budget of 16000 euros would be feasible, if we could get it back through a scheme.

Thanks all!

wolfsong wrote:
And also has anyone in France information about a BuyBack scheme? because a 6KW turbine would generate 6000->12000 KWH per year, and we don't use that much, a budget of 16000 euros would be feasible, if we could get it back through a scheme.

Thanks all!

Shame you don't live here in the UK. Next year when F.I.T's are introduced it means you'll have a £20K proven turbine paid off in just under 5 years with that much usage!