Guarantee your 5-YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY and TRANSACTIONS with AUTHORIZED DEALERS!  The Skystream is only Distributed by Authorized Channels and Dealers. If you find a company advertising it, but not listed on the Southwest Windpower web site, it is for very good reason.  Always verify virtual (web site) claims, such as multiple company locations (are they all listed in the yellow pages?), real installations (many have claimed our installations) SWWP does not offer Skystream Volume Discounts and Authorized Dealers have written agreements with Southwest Windpower. Many have completed installation training, but few have been approved for Dealerships. The contract and warranty should be prepared by an authorized dealer. We have reports of some people purchasing Skystreams to only have something else installed during construction or find out later that it was used equipment with limited warranties. If you have questions about any dealers / unauthorized installers, please feel free to call us.

Skystream 3.7 is a breakthrough in a new generation of residential and commercial power appliances that is
changing how small businesses and homes worldwide supply their energy needs.  Developed in conjunction with the US Department of Energy, Skystream is the first and only small wind turbine that can produce distributed GREEN ELECTRICITY in the 11 cent per kW range over the life of the turbine. Price and Performance!

• All-inclusive design with inverter and controls built in - AC Power, DC turbines experience line loss.
• Graceful, eye-catching design - Down wind blades increase energy production up to 15-20%
• Facility uses energy from Skystream first, then draws from grid
• Excess energy accumulates credit where net metering is available
• Low maintenance - only two moving parts
• Wireless communications for performance monitoring
• Wireless software updates
• Five-year warranty

Your Skystream works in tandem with your electric utility to power your house. When the wind isn’t blowing, the utility supplies your electricity. But when it’s windy out, your Skystream pivots to catch the best wind and provides clean, quiet electricity. When it generates more electricity than you need, your meter can actually spin backwards—which means you’re essentially selling electricity back to the utility. Get Started - Click Here!

 April 6, 2009 GE Invests in Southwest Windpower for Small Wind  <-- Click Here

"In many applications, Southwest Windpower offers the most economic distributed renewable generation technology, and GE is helping the company accelerate adoption of that technology," said Kevin Skillern, managing director and leader of venture capital at GE Energy Financial Services, in a statement

"This design is a great combination of cost, performance, and noise reduction in a small wind turbine." NREL, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Technology Program, has been a partner with Southwest Windpower on the development of the Skystream wind turbine since 1999.

Skystream is a fully-integrated wind generator "appliance" designed specifically for the grid-connected residential market. Skystream is a streamlined, plug-and-play technology with no battery or external electronics required that connects directly to the home. When the wind is not blowing, the home is powered by the electric utility. When the wind is blowing, the Skystream delivers power to the house and sends any unused power into the electric grid. This causes the electric meter to spin backwards and allows homeowners to receive a credit on their electric bill, if the utility allows "net metering."

Electric utilities require UL certification for all inverters that feed power into the electric grid. The inverter inside Southwest Windpower's Skystream was granted UL certification for compliance with standard UL1741 / IEEE1547 after passing a series of tests. UL tests include anti-islanding, automatic power export cessation in response to grid variations, moisture immunity, electrical hazard risk elimination, safe operation during electrical surge, elevated temperature operation, and safe design and construction. UL certification helps improve the safety of the electric grid and also the safety of electrical line workers in times of grid failure, repair and maintenance.
 

The new Skystream 3.7 Residential Wind Turbine, installed by a Wind Professional (testimonials)/Authorized Dealer on a  monopole (Engineering standard for street lights and signs and designed specially - not a street light -  for the surface area of the Skystream 3.7 at 90-140 mph winds) that is designed to last over 20 years has changed everything!  Visit Southwest Windpower for more information! Get Started - Click Here!

We know that you cannot do it (per manufacturer specifications) for less than us. But rather than attempt to convince you of that, we have decided to support your efforts. Some of our prospects get internet confused and do not even remember how they found us. On the internet you will find everything from build your own, start-up manufactures, vertical axes (don't waist your money), commercial, utility grade and legacy rural small wind turbines (up wind design, water wind mill tails losing 10-20 % available wind energy, mechanical brakes (requiring service), off loads (unusable energy), loud fiberglass blades (requiring annual replacements), bearing and gear stress from airplane wing style blades,  installed on guyed wire towers / radio towers and require a fall zone). We only represent the Skystream 3.7 wind turbine as it is the only one that makes price and performance sense in Texas.  The wind market has had enthusiasts for years and many web sites have been posted (we started in 1997)! Get Started - Click Here!

 We feel obligated to inform you of the pitfalls of the DIY Process: We do not want to discourage you!  We just need to cover any liabilities we may have as the equipment provider.  Get Started - Click Here!

• Risk of voided manufacturer warranty. - Improper installation will void warranty!
• Risk of injury or death - This is heavy construction! Many failure points!
• Risk of foundation failure - Concrete is a science, requires training and experience
• Risk of non-producing installation - Wind Turbine installation requires training and experience. Self install or unprofessional installation will result in very poor energy production. This is not a tree or street light!!!
• Risk of seeing your turbine on the ground - We had one person purchase a very old 30' radio tower. The tower must be engineered to support the Skystream 3.7 Wind Turbine in the worst possible wind conditions. Our tilt up towers are specifically ENGINEERED (with actual engineering stamps) to support the Skystream 3.7 Wind Turbine.  Here is an example of what we are talking about. Drive 30 M.P.H. and place your hand out the window, now stand in the back of a truck with a 4x8 piece of plywood. Now image 90-140 M.P.H. (Inland / Hurricane) winds.   THE  SKYSTREAM NOW ONLY SHIPS AS A COMPLETE KIT INCLUDING TOWER AND THE SKYSTREAM 5-YEAR WARRANTY! ALL SOUTHWEST WIND POWER TOWERS ARE STAMPED WITH THEIR NAME AND SERIAL NUMBER.
• Risk of improper wiring! You can damage your turbine, void the warranty, burn down your house and lose power from improper wire sizing. Our installation is performed by a licensed and insured master electrician, per the national electrical code and manufacture requirements. That is how we do it with or without permit requirements.
• Risk of not making the purchase as result of poor information - This is a REAL BIG ONE! Power curves and Wind Maps can provide VERY poor estimates.  You will need professional help here!
• Risk  of thinking you can not afford it. What are you going to do with all the savings!  FREEDOM at pay off! You just put a cap on increasing electric costs or removed it all together!
• Risk  of never getting around to it!  This is a major project that requires large equipment and more man hours than most people have available. Your meter will never spin backwards if you don't Get Started!

On our first radio broadcast (March 2007) we announced the price of the Skystream 3.7 on a 33' tower for $18,500.  It took us six months to sell the first one and since then, we have mastered the processes, purchased inventory in volume and amortize large equipment purchases (for more efficient installations) We have estimated the starting retail price for the Skystream 3.7 on a 33' pole to be $14,500 (that's cheaper than a car and it makes most of its own payments!). That is the lowest professionally installed price for a Skystream 3.7 on the PLANET! But, if you think we are just trying to sell you... (we love what we do....)  Your welcome to back up your truck to our loading dock or we can delivery it for you. WE ARE WIND POWER PROFESSIONALS - WEKNOW TECHNOLOGIES! SINCE 1999! LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE!   Get Started Click Here!

Low Price and Quality. The Skystream is made in the U.S.A, Developed in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy, Tested by the National Wind Technology Center (Click Here!), has a 20 year design life and is seeking UL 6140-1 approval (no other residential wind turbine has this). We will not be under sold for the same quality product and will try our best to provide the lowest price the first time. Can it done for less? NO! We only use ENGINEERED towers / foundations (w /actual stamps) and will not determine the location of a wind turbine by pre-packaged wire bundles (not a street light). We are Wind Professionals, we over engineer our foundations with maximum steel and concrete to withstand the worst soil conditions!   While it can be done for less, our installations are Engineered to exceed the 20 year product life. A low cost foundation with less concrete could result in a leaning tower. We perform all Electrical, Concrete, Tower and Service Work In-House and have crews installing daily. In addition we have been privileged by Southwest Windpower to represent Texas and Oklahoma as the Master Dealer. We will not short rebar, concrete, use undersized wire (No direct burial wire! Conduit ONLY- per National Electrical Code and performed by licensed electricians), we will not leave you alone with the power company or use towers that are not ENGINEERED for the Skystream 3.7 Wind Turbine. The only way to get it cheaper is with less steel (non engineered towers) or less concrete. We will evaluate your site and help you place the turbine in the best possible location to maximize your return on investment. We now teach dealers to do it right!!!! We have found many companies willing to say or sell anything!  Check out the Dealer Map on the Menu above!!!  WE ARE WIND POWER PROFESSIONALS - WEKNOW TECHNOLOGIES! SINCE 1999! LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE!  Get Started - Click Here!

Do we sell other Wind Turbines? We only sell Real Wind Turbines that make Price and Performance Sense. The Skystream is not a converted pool pump motor with non engineered oversized plastic blades or with wire twisting inside the pole until it breaks. It has engineered Yaw Brushes - CLICK HERE! that allow the unit to freely spin 360 degrees without twisting wires, electronic stall regulation allows the turbine it to work with a full range of wind speeds (5-60 MPH) /wind characteristics AND is Certified (REAL 20 YEAR DESIGN LIFE and PRODUCT SAFETY) - CLICK HERE!. Unlike other wind turbines, the Skstream stays in the wind (past 32 MPH) and controls the alternator by pulsing a segmented coil to produce Constant Usable Energy. There are many so called start up wind turbine companies that would love to sell you untested wild AC or Wild DC (producing none transformable energy) wind turbines that sound like Weed Wackers, turn off at 32 MPH, require grease, blade replacements, break service, bearing replacements, and those with out yaw brushes require Monthly Untwisting of the Tower Wires.  They may have fancy web sites, demonstrating Peak Energy Output (using a drill motor to spin the shaft) but they all come and go. The Skystream 3.7 Wind Turbine is not just a collection of parts pieced together, it's a Real Engineered, Tested, Proven Wind Turbine and Solid Investment. Southwest Windpower has been in business for over 20 years, received 22 million form the U.S. Government to create the Skystream Residential Wind Turbine and GE just invested 10 Million.

Real Company / Real Turbine / Real 20-Year Design Life / Real 5-Year Warranty! If you have questions about other units please feel free to ask any questions. WeKnow Technologies has learned with over 325 installations that "not just anyone can install Wind Turbines that actually produce testimonials!  We spent over 10 years researching wind turbines, wind characteristics, wind farm sites and and found the Skystream 3.7 at the U.S. Department of Energy in 1999 via the 22 million dollar grant.  It took the company over four years to reinvent and redesign small wind (Southwest Windpower a  company with over 20 years experience) and they spent over Two Years Testing the results at the National Wind Technology Center - Learn More Click Here.  Since it's market launch in early 2007, all competing products have enjoyed millions of shopping consumers. Today there are many impressive web sites advertising new start up companies or companies new to wind energy (lacking product knowledge and site evaluation experience) and attempting to sell KW and not technology. If you find a company selling against the Skystream product, they are either new to wind or lack knowledge and experience. The Skystream is the only Advanced All Speed Turbine that converts a full range (5-60 MPH - DOES NOT STOP AT 32 MPH) of wind characteristics to actual usable Westinghouse 120 / 240  power. The concrete and tower requirements alone suggest it's designed to capture Real Backyard Energy. If a wind turbine mounts to a wooden frame house or on a low cost tower, it is not capturing real power.  You will see many Wild DC or WILD AC ((line loss - with external controllers / inverters mounted in your garage) turbines (low energy producers - performs poorly in low wind speeds) spinning on small towers, but much of the energy will not be transformed or become usable. In addition any flag pole owner, will tell you the structures will not stand up to the test of time. Spend your money wisely, the Skystream has a "REAL" 20 year Design Life!.  To this day, no other small wind turbine makes sense (we are always looking). WE ARE WIND POWER PROFESSIONALS - WEKNOW TECHNOLOGIES! SINCE 1999! LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE!  Get Started - Click Here!

Southwest Windpower - Residential Windpower for over 20 years, 1999 U.S. Department of Energy 22 Million Dollar Grant (4 years redesigning small wind) and GE just invested over 10 million last year. Tested at the U.S. Department of Energy (NRL - 2 years), 2 years of Beta Site Testing, Proven Product, Engineered Design, 20 Year Design Life, 5-Year Warranty, Volume Production and Installations. THE ONLY TRUE "GRID TIE" RESIDENTIAL WIND TURBINE! NO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT!  NO UNTWISTING OF WIRES, NO WIRE CHAFING, NO LOW SPEED / LOW VOLTAGE WILD AC LINE LOSS.

WeKnow Technologies - Found the U.S. Department of Energy Grant in 1999, tracked the Skystream to product release, launched the Skystream Wind Turbine on WBAP and changed the Residential Wind Turbine Market forever! Engineered Foundations (for Texas class 5 upheaving and expanding soil), Licensed Electrical Contractor and Authorized Master Dealer. Real Dealers, Real Customers, Real Company Locations, Real Relationships and Authorized Installations.  

WHAT SIZE TURBINE DO YOU NEED?  It's not just KW or Blade size (UL 6140-1) that determines the amount of energy produced in a 30 day period. What the U.S. Department of Energy 22 Million dollar granted, Skystream 3.7 Residential wind turbine with "Electronic Stall Regulation (6" from Alternator - precision control)" seeks are R.P.M. (movement - 5 MPH to 60 MPH) opportunities that can provide transformable (KEY) Westinghouse 120/240 Volt A/C Power.  The big difference between an internal inverter and garage mounted external inverter is "control".  Inverters mounted externally have to transform "what ever" energy the current wind conditions are providing. They are usually only 40% effective. The Skystream is in control at the Alternator (electronic stall requlation)maintaining a constant flow of usable power. Over the last 20 years, larger KW WILD AC or DC POWER (WHY DID EDISON LOSE TO WESTINGHOUSE?- LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE?) turbines with traditional gears would spend most of their time doing nothing unless located on the beach or mountain. The combination of AC POWER, technology (blade design, electronic stall regulation, no gears - increased wind opportunities, no mechanical breaks, AND No tail - 15-20% production increase ) and a Wind Professional Performing (Experience)  a site evaluation can maximize your site production and can reduce your equipment cost. WE ARE WIND POWER PROFESSIONALS - WEKNOW TECHNOLOGIES! SINCE 1999! LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE!  Get Started - Click Here!

TRUE GRID TIE TURBINE VS. WILD AC  OR  DC POWER.  Why is the Skystream (no traditional maintenance /designed to last over 20 years )inverter located in the nacelle (next to AC alternator)?  Very simple.. DC power or Wild AC power loss over distance (long wire runs), poor low wind speed performance (wild AC dips in voltage) and increased loss with changing weather conditions. Have you seen car lights dim? The number of DC wire connections must be considered as well (Alternator, Yaw Brushes, Tower Base, Controller, Dump Load, Four Internal DC Breaker Connections, and Inverter. Have you looked at your battery terminals?  DC is not made for long distance runs with multiple connection points exposed to outdoor air! Both wild AC (voltage rise and dips) power and DC power require very expensive, very large wire in order to deliver power to remote 3rd party inverters with separate warranties (installed in your garage or attached to your house). Wild AC voltage is unregulated, when the voltage drops wire impendence changes thus losing some of the power harvested at the alternator. If you see turbines with external inverters installed, then you could be looking at wild AC power.  Recently we have seen the response to this information by a startup wind turbine company (that claims our installations for market credibility).  They attempt to confuse the buyer by avoiding ohms law when talking about 3-Phase power.  Voltage x Amps = Watts.   Wild AC or DC turbines will dip voltage under low wind speeds. Simple math means less power output and line loss over distance.  Primary power providers (power company) use generators (1800 RPM) to maintain voltage over long distances.

The Skystream Energy Production (Customer Testimonials- Learn More Click Here!)  is a true grid tie turbine based on Westinghouse AC power standards.  At this junction in small wind wind turbine manufacturers can claim just about anything and do not have to consider UL 6140-1 Standards for Small Wind. Click here to learn more! SKYSTREAM WILL PASS UL 6140-1 DC POWER LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE!    WE ARE WIND POWER PROFESSIONALS - WEKNOW TECHNOLOGIES! SINCE 1999! LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE!  Get Started - Click Here!

TOWER HEIGHT AND TYPE:  Crane, Gin Pole or Bucket Truck?  Much has been said about residential wind turbines in regard to severe weather and maintenance.  We have weighed installation equipment, labor and maintenance requirements required by manufactures (over 275 installed).  The labor required to safely manage the lifting process of a gin pole takes about 4-6 men.  The labor required for cranes is the same (operator, ground man and two in the free swinging basket) . We have found that a stable platform provided by a bucket truck is the fastest, most economical and safest way to install and service residential wind turbines.  All of our towers are engineered and can withstand weather. The Skystream 3.7 wind turbine requires no grease, break service or annual blade replacements and is designed to last over 20 years!  Tower height is very important as it affects the service height requirements, required equipment (cost), required labor and over all service cost and energy production. WE ARE WIND POWER PROFESSIONALS - WEKNOW TECHNOLOGIES! SINCE 1999! LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE!  Get Started - Click Here!

Do we sell equipment for installation in other states?  It depends on market conditions.  If you do not have a qualified local authorized dealer in your area, then we would be happy to provide you with equipment.  We install up to 300 miles from Dallas (we are still waiting to see what a GREEN city looks like), and we train new dealers across Texas and Oklahoma, we bring skilled labor and buy in volume.  Most of our installations can be seen here.  Southwest Windpower has just posted a new dealer map that does not function well.  If you can not locate a dealer or have not been contacted by Southwest Windpower (Eye of the hurricane) just drop us an email.  We will be happy to help! windpower@weknow.net   Get Started - Click Here!

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