1. Birds - Do wind turbines harm birds?
2. Sound - How much sound does the wind turbine produce?
3. Insurance - Do I have to get a new insurance policy?
4. FAA/Airports - How close can I put a wind turbine to an airport?
5. How much space do I need?
6. Is the EW50 appropriate for my house?
7. Can I use my own tower? Can I buy just the turbine?
8. Can I put an EW50 on top of our building?
9. How much does it cost?
10. How much does it cost to install?
11. What is the life-expectancy of the EW50?
12. What grants and incentives are available in my area?
13. Can I sell energy back to the grid?
14. Who takes care of the turbine?
15. Does it come with a warranty?
16. How much can it save me in energy costs?
17. Will the EW50 work well for off-grid and hybrid applications?
18. Is the EW50 suitable for coastal installations?
19. Is the EW50 suitable for Arctic Applications?
20. What is the wind survival rating?
21. Do I need a building permit to erect the turbine?
22. Do I have enough wind for the EW50 turbine?
A. Small wind turbines such as the EW50 generally have minimal impact on avian populations. Statistically, a sliding glass door or electrical distribution or transmission line is more of a threat to birds than a commercial-scale wind turbine. For more information please see this report.
A: Measurable sound from the wind turbine at 100 feet is 64dB, 58dB at 200 feet, 52dB at 400 feet. They are generally not audible inside a home.
A: Frequently the wind turbine can be incorporated into an existing insurance policy that covers other similar capital assets.
A: The EW50 height is well below the 200-foot threshold that requires lighting under FAA rules. FAA does require notification if the turbine is sited within 20,000 feet of an existing runway.
A: A single EW50 occupies a 60-inch base for a monopole and a 12-foot equilateral triangle for a lattice tower. A typical foundation is 20 feet square.
A: The EW50 is designed for commercial loads, but can be applied to very large residences.
A: The turbine and tower system is designed as an integral unit to account for loads including thrust and weight.
A: The EW50 is designed to be installed on a professionally engineered ground foundation and connected to the grid.
A: The EW50 is competitively priced for the North American wind market. Please contact our sales staff for specific pricing.
A: Installation costs vary depending on site, terrain, and existing infrastructure. Entegrity engineers help to determine the most cost effective method of installation.
A: The EW50 has a 30-year design life until major overhaul and with proper maintenance can last even longer.
A: State and federal incentive programs vary depending on location and market segment. Please visit our incentives page.
A: Yes, the EW50 is designed to be grid-integrated.
A: Entegrity provides comprehensive operations and maintenance support through Entegrity's 24/7 monitoring system that is included in the price of the turbine for the first five years.
A: Yes, the EW50 comes with a 5-year limited warranty for all non-remote U.S. and Canadian installations.
A: Energy savings depend on wind resource and your local cost of energy. Entegrity staff will help determine this value once we receive your location and utility bills.
A: Yes, with proper power controls the EW50 can be integrated into off-grid and hybrid applications.
A: Yes, the EW50 is available with an optional coastal package.
A: Yes, the EW50 is available with an optional Arctic package.
A: The EW50 is an IEC class 2 wind turbine and can withstand 135 mph wind speeds.
A: Building permit requirements vary according to site location and application.
A: The EW50 can be an economically prudent choice to control energy costs in a variety of wind resource areas depending on cost of energy, policy, and other considerations. Please contact our sales staff for a wind assessment.
