Most parts of California are not windy enough to consider investing in wind turbines but we have  a few  niches that can support a wind generator.

Please check out the wind maps below   

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What makes a good wind site

A steady breeze of 12 mph or more is essential The only way to know for sure is to install a data-logging wind meter and plot the output for an entire year unless you can locate historic wind data to prove the site is worthy. The ability to erect a tower of at least 45 ft is also important with no nearby trees  that are taller than the tower. This cant be stressed enough as any turbulance kills output.

Now the good news. The California Energy Commission has a program for offering rebates to customers that are grid-tied (as mentioned elsewhere in this site) and the rebates apply to wind turbines as well as solar systems. In the case of wind rebates, the rebate is paid per watt for the max rating of the wind generator which means that a  rebate may pay 50% of your total cost. This makes it Worth exploring if you do live somewhere that blows consistantly. We can help advise you as to which turbines may work for you and which to steer clear of. This is a growing industry and no standards are in place and there are is only a handful of turbines out there that are true performers and many to steer clear of. We have been doing it long enough to know which is best for you.

See the CEC website for eligible turbines
http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/cgi-bin/eligible_smallwind.cgi

For more information please call 831-336-8650, or email us at info@calsolarsolutions.com (please cut and paste this address into your email. We don't hyperlink to reduce spam)