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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Distributed energy refers to multiple small generating stations inputting energy into the electrical grid. The current model of energy distribution has large generating stations which supply power to a wide geographic area. This model has proven vulnerable to disruption and is in serious need of modernization. Global Wind Group Inc. manufactures micro-wind turbines designed to fit with the distributed energy smart grid as it develops.
The distributed energy model is being advocated heavily by the Renewable Energy sector however a serious look at the cost-benefit is needed. Costs associated with the distributed energy model include; i) ensuring adequate energy storage, be it on the community or individual level, ii) developing enough capacity, not every community is well suited for wind, solar, biomass, installations, iii) regulatory compliance, the utility may be unwilling or unable to accept additional grid inputs.
Benefits associated with distributed energy include; i) reduced cost of building transmission lines, laying cable through empty space to connect separate communities is eliminated, ii) improved reliability, disruption is eliminated with adequate energy storage, iii) shift the cost of building new generating facilities from profit-centric utilities to cost-sensitive consumers ultimately leading to a reduced cost of electricity.
Ultimately the distributed energy model is a direct threat to the current utility generated energy. As the number of customers generating their own energy increases there are fewer and fewer customers paying utility bills. Global Wind Group Inc. sees a situation where utilities are forced to increase their energy costs while at the same time renewable energy solutions are becoming less expensive. The tipping point for customers to choose renewable energy is coming rapidly in developed countries, and has already passed in several areas including those areas not currently serviced by utilities, i.e. rural India, and those customers dependent upon diesel-fuel for energy i.e. the Caribbean islands.
For more information on pricing or to become a distributor please visit www.globalwindgroup.com or call us at +1-204-777-9463
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Diesel has been used as a source of energy for many many years. Up until
recently Diesel electricity has been one of the easiest and least expensive
options. The view of diesel changed during the last oil price spike when
suddenly electricity from diesel was significantly more expensive. Despite
the current ‘low’ in diesel prices (approximately $80/bbl when this article
was written), the days of cheap oil are past.
Diesel electricity is typically used where other sources are unavailable. In
Global Wind Groups home country, Canada, this typically means remote /
northern communities, outposts, and recreational properties. In many island countries, the entire island is powered by diesel fuel, leaving regular
citizens and businesses exposed to fluctuations in the international oil
markets.
Global Wind Group Inc.¹s renewable energy products are an excellent way to off-set diesel consumption. Installations of GWGs Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) are scalable, meaning as more power is needed more turbines are installed. Since each turbine saves diesel costs, those savings can be re-invested in more turbines, eventually leading to an elimination of diesel altogether.
Investing in renewable energy sources is a wise decision which insulates customers from rising fuel prices. Contact us today to discover what a
Global Wind Group Inc. Vertical-axis wind turbine can do for you.
For more information visit www.globalwindgroup.com
Quick Facts:
Diesel generators produce 3kWh / Liter of fuel (12kWh / Gallon).
1 Liter of diesel produces 2.3 kG C02
(Source: http://www.eia.doe.gov/)
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
The amount and source of energy used by the world is going to change. It has to. It will change for a variety of reasons: some under our control – like getting serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions (which may lead to some kind of c
arbon taxation scheme), and others not under our control – like a dwindling supply of oil and natural gas (which will also mean prices may increase substantially).
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
As reported on CNN on March 9, 2009 the new US Stimulus bill may allow for continued rapid growth of the micro wind turbine industry.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/03/09/small.wind.turbines/index.html
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Friday, November 14th, 2008
Global Wind Group Inc. and its staff would like to introduce the new online blog we are calling Wind Chat. GWG will be writing about upcoming events, new products, current installations, customer responses, industry information as well as answering any questions our readers might send in.
Global Wind Group sells and installs vertical axis wind turbines. Focusing on the micro wind market our turbines can be installed on residential roofs, commercial roofs or even freestanding on our patented composite poles.
Headquartered centrally in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, GWG has access to some of the best wind speeds in North America. Our land is prairie land which is flat and continuous. The perfect breeding ground for testing our vertical axis wind turbine technology. We perfect it here in our rigorous weather conditions including snow, sleet, rain and cold and then bring this technology to your home, business or farm.
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