I don't have any pictures yet, but we are working on a project with the Voc Rehab people to get a grant to set ourselves up to make and sell wind power systems. We have excellent wind here in the Homer area and Justin and Brian have the equipment and the know-how to make the turbines. Alicia and Justin are going to study electricity so they will be capable of installing and maintaining the wind systems.
The design so far is to make them in pieces that will fit in a super-cub airplane so that we can fly them to remote locations in Alaska. Our biggest 2 challenges will be making systems that can handle the high winds we get here and getting the batteries and generators shipped up here economically. Brian and Justin both have CDL's so it is possible they could drive them up, but most likely, we will order a huge order and have them sent up by boat.
We are all anxious to get the plans finalized and get the grant. We are writing our business plan and searching for sources of batteries and generators at this time.
It keeps us all busy and excited - when we get our system up, we plan to put up lots and lots of Christmas lights (which is something we can't afford to do while buying power from our local utility). Keep us in your prayers. Charlotte
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Way to go guys. Keep up the fight . it will be worth it and you wil get the family prize for going Green. I realkly have a good strong feeling about his. love mother and Grandma Marilyn
Hooray for you! I love the idea. In fact, a few months ago I was saying to Scott that I thought it'd be great to retire and own a wind farm. The difference is that you have the know-how and capabilities to make it happen. Awesome! I hope that everything falls into place to make this happen for you!
Earlene and Scott
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