[RE-wrenches] VAWT recommendation

[Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind]

Matt, et al,
I will definitely share the results of this experience.
FYI, I'm receiving some suggestions of VAWT's that have some promise,  
off-list.
It will sure make this biz a lot easier when we have a selection of  
turbines that are certified by the Small Wind Certification Council.
-Kelly

Kelly Keilwitz, P.E.
Whidbey Sun & Wind
Renewable Energy Systems
kelly at whidbeysunwind.com
360-678-7131




On Oct 21, 2010, at 8:37 AM, Matt Lafferty wrote:

> Hi Kelly,
>
> I'm jealous. This sounds like a sweet opportunity. As long as your  
> contract
> is clear on the things you are going to cover. Including being  
> reimbursed
> for servicing anything that wasn't supplied by you. I'm with Darryl  
> T on
> this.... Get paid for labor and common BOS stuff only. Stay out of the
> responsibility circle for the final design and major product  
> selection.
>
> I know you will offer sound advice to the overall design (foundation,
> eqipment locations, etc.), even if you can't control the choice to  
> go VAWT.
> I also know you will build it with the best chance for success,  
> which is all
> they can ask for, in my opinion.
>
> I hope you are able to share the experiences with this group, good  
> and bad,
> during and after the initial installation.
>
> Best of Luck!
>
> Matt Lafferty
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind
> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:10 AM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] VAWT recommendation
>
> Greg,
> I've already done as you've suggested. We are on record for opposing
> the choice. The Navy (well, the civilian Navy employee who wrote the
> RFP and controls the contract)  is firm on doing VAWT's.
>
> The GC is being generous with offering to buy the turbines and carry
> the VAWT warranty. Looks like I'll take them up on it.
>
> Thanks for the feedback
> -Kelly
>
> Kelly Keilwitz, P.E.
> Whidbey Sun & Wind
> Renewable Energy Systems
> kelly at whidbeysunwind.com
> 360-678-7131
>
>
>
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