alt Hacker NewsThis is true, but if you already have a battery, getting an extra 200-400w when the sun isn't shining is really useful. (for a UK based house. Not so sure about the USA.)
The cost isn't as good as solar though. a 1kw turbine is expensive.
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MandieD • yesterday at 9:25 PM
Wow, that would take care of our usual home office base load (Germany, not using electricity for heating)
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They also need regular servicing and proper locating away from turbulence. Micro scale wind makes absolutely no sense economically.