Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:43:21 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=87864#Comment_87864 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=87864#Comment_87864 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:49:38 +0100 brathnach
Im seriously looking at installing one of the above turbines on my land. Now just to give you an idea of the site. Its pretty open from West to South to East with a hill to the North. The predominant wind is South West so with a mean annual wind speed (from SEI wind map) of 6.6 m/s so looking to generate 30-40,000 units/year. The business I have uses around 50,000 units per annum - (how I dont know but it is!!). Anyways Im just really curious to hear from anyone out there who has installed one of these and if it lived up to expectation as regards being in line with the wind speeds predicted from wind maps etc.

Also, I'd appreciate any feedback people may offer if they think I should be looking at a different manufacturer for this type of site. I know the speeds are at the upper end of what the gaia is used to, but to be honest I couldnt find any other reliable and somewhat affordable turbine that would match my usuage. By the way Im in the Republic of Ireland so feed in tariffs etc are a bit of non-issue for me as I am really just trying to cut my usuage and make a big impact on the current electricity bills!! Any comments welcome!!!


THanks in advance,



Jim]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114816#Comment_114816 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114816#Comment_114816 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:38:09 +0100 bobdbuilder https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114819#Comment_114819 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114819#Comment_114819 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:49:34 +0100 DamonHD
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Damon]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114822#Comment_114822 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114822#Comment_114822 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:04:03 +0100 renewablejohn https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114824#Comment_114824 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114824#Comment_114824 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:18:30 +0100 SteamyTea Do you heat water as part of your business? and how do you deal with space heating?
You should also get a wind survey started as soon as possible, preferably at the hub height of the proposed turbine.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114863#Comment_114863 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=6199&Focus=114863#Comment_114863 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:23:05 +0100 windy lamb With all things attached to a computer, I think they'll be the possibility of problems so it's vital to get a good installer who has experience and provides a warrantee and maintenance service.(see the other thread about Gaia reliability).
After about a year researching the subject I concluded that the Gaia had the best track record and fewest problems but with all things nothings perfect.
I'd do what Steamy said first. Lets face it it's easier to do that than enter the planning process (in Wales anyway).]]>