Air Stream India

"Airstream is a renewable energy source, produces no pollution, and uses wind power, you will be offsetting pollution that would have been generated by your utility company."

Lowers a household electricity bill by 30% to 80%

How does Airstream work?
Airstream is a wind generator installed on top of a tower that converts the kinetic energy in the wind into electricity to be used in a home's electrical system.

In a typical residential application, a home is served simultaneously by the Airstream and a local utility. If the wind speeds are below "cut-in speed" (3 mph) there will be no output from the generator and all of the needed power is purchased from the utility. As wind speeds increase, the Airstream's output increases and the amount of power purchased from the utility is proportionately decreased. When the Airstream produces more power than the house needs, the meter spins backwards creating a "credit" that can be used later. All of this is done automatically without any interaction by the homeowner. Batteries are not required with Airstream.

Will Airstream save me money?
Depending on the wind speed average and the amount of energy consumed every month, Airstream typically lowers a household electricity bill by 30% to 80%. It is not uncommon for Airstream owners with total-electric homes to have monthly utility bills of only Rs40 to Rs60 for nine months of the year (2007 data). The amount of money an Airstream saves you in

It can offset more than 6000 pounds of global warming pollutants every year.

the long run will depend upon its installed cost, the amount of electricity you use, the average wind speed at your site, and other factors.

Will it help the environment if I install a Airstream at my home?
Because Airstream is a renewable energy source, produces no pollution, and uses wind power, you will be offsetting pollution that would have been generated by your utility company. Over its life, the Airstream can offset more than 6000 pounds of global warming pollutants (carbon dioxide and other gases that are associated with global warming) every year.

Does Airstream create and sound or interfere with TV reception?

Airstream is extremely quiet and makes a small amount of operating sound similar to the level of a small office. It generally cannot be heard over typical background noise such as the sound of the wind. Airstream does not interfere with TV reception.

Is Airstream dangerous to birds?
While no formal studies have been done, anecdotal evidence indicates that birds occasionally collide with small wind generators as they do with any other type of structure. However, such events are very rare.

Should my neighbors be concerned about safety if I get a Airstream?
No. Airstream's design and testing was done to internationally accepted standards for small wind safety and reliability. Your neighbors who may have some concerns about safety may appreciate the following information:

Tower stability: Thousands of small wind generators are installed every year and their safety track record is excellent. Trees are much more likely to fall than a properly installed Airstream, but no setbacks or minimum property sizes are required for trees.

Safety of utility repair personnel during a power outage: In accordance to IEEE and UL, Airstream will automatically shut down in the event of a power outage, and will not energize a dead power line. This is necessary to protect the utility line repair person.

Will a Airstream damage neighboring property values?
No. With thousands of small wind generators installed today there has never been any evidence to support this claim.

Will my local government allow me to install a Airstream?
YES.

Will I have to change any of the wiring in my house?
No. Airstream can easily be installed at any existing home without the need to change any wiring or appliances.

What about towers?
Towers as short as 10 feet are available with Airstream. However in some circumstances, a taller tower may be necessary to raise the generator above turbulence created by obstacles on the ground and/or trees. Wind speed increases with height above ground, and increasing speed increases the amount of energy your generator will produce. Relatively small investments in increased tower height can yield high rates of return in energy production.
A rule of thumb for proper and efficient operation of a Airstream suggests that the generator should be 20 feet (6 meters) above the top of anything within 150 feet (about 50 meters).

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