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WisJim · 08-12-14, 08:05 AM

Here is a link to a rough map of wind speeds at 30 meters height (over 90 feet but a good minimum height for a wind turbine). WINDExchange: Residential-Scale 30-Meter Wind Maps 10mph is about 4 1/2 m/s, so an area that is yellow or higher speed on the map MIGHT be suitable (any area with less windspeed isn't worth considering for economical energy production). Personally, I would say 12mph or more would be a minimum, and the map s just going to tell you areas where it isn't windy enough, to actually decide if wind power is a good idea for you, you also need to consider terrain, vegetation, and buildings, etc.

08-12-14, 08:05 AM	#5
WisJim Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 42 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Here is a link to a rough map of wind speeds at 30 meters height (over 90 feet but a good minimum height for a wind turbine). WINDExchange: Residential-Scale 30-Meter Wind Maps 10mph is about 4 1/2 m/s, so an area that is yellow or higher speed on the map MIGHT be suitable (any area with less windspeed isn't worth considering for economical energy production). Personally, I would say 12mph or more would be a minimum, and the map s just going to tell you areas where it isn't windy enough, to actually decide if wind power is a good idea for you, you also need to consider terrain, vegetation, and buildings, etc.