This is my "AirX400" 12 volt wind Generator. I plan on tying it into my A-Frame's Power Array with Solar Panels to eventually "Spin my Meter Backwards" to pay for my monthly power bill. Here is the Calculation for JUST this item to power...400 watts / 12v = 34amps/ 34 amps @ 30' = 2awg or better..Check out this diagram below...

Diagram

was "Borrowed" from "Otherpower.com"...its just perfect for what I wanted!

I borrowed this too ...

NC Mountain Homes Utilize Solar Power? The two most popular forms of solar power used in North Carolina mountain homes are solar hot water heaters and solar electrical systems. Solar hot water heaters are a popular and effective way to utilize the sun's power, even on cloudy days. Most solar hot water heaters have two basic parts: a solar collector, and a storage tank. A flat plate collector is mounted to the roof of the home. This small, rectangular box with a transparent cover soaks up the sun light and has small tubes inside it that carry a liquid of either water or glycol solution. These tubes are attached to an absorber plate. As the heat builds, it is stored in the storage tank. These systems can be either passive or active. Active systems use pumps; passive systems rely on gravity. As far as solar electrical systems go, EcoBuilders, the builder of the Southern Living "green" Idea House, explains that 10 solar panels provide 1.8 kilowatts of power that feeds directly to the local power company, not to the home. This is called a "grid tied," or "sell all" system. It's metered separately and eliminates the need for battery storage. All of the electricity produced is sold to the utility company at a higher rate than the homeowner pays. This type of system saves the homeowner the cost of the battery bank which makes the addition of a solar system more palatable. The initial cost of the solar system is also offset by state and federal tax credits to of up to 50 percent. North Carolina also has a program that allows citizens, businesses, and institutions the option to purchase renewable energy (or "green power"), which reduces air pollution. For a $4.00 monthly premium, electric customers will be able to purchase a 100-kWh block of electricity generated from biomass (plant and animal waste, and energy crops), landfill gas (methane), and small hydropower facilities -- renewable resources that are readily available and plentiful in North Carolina. Eventually, wind energy will be added to the mix. Customers may buy as many blocks of green power as they desire. Use the Clean Power Estimator To help potential NC home buyers to learn about solar energy options, the North Carolina State University has designed a "Clean Power Estimator." It's posted on the NC Solar section of their web site at: http://www.clean-power.com/nc/. This handy tool outlines the costs and benefits of using clean-energy options in your new North Carolina mountain home. It also explains the federal and state tax benefits and links you to other sites that can answer additional energy questions. So, when purchasing a North Carolina mountain home, think clean energy; you'll be glad you did! Bryan W. Sullivan, Vice President, Write Away, Inc., specializes in financial, travel, medical, agricultural, and food and beverage writing. He lives in Weaverville, NC. Visit http://www.whispermountainnc.com or Email:info@whispermountainnc.com for more information. NC Mountain Homes Utilize Solar Power? The two most popular forms of solar power used in North Carolina mountain homes are solar hot water heaters and solar electrical systems. Solar hot water heaters are a popular and effective way to utilize the sun's power, even on cloudy days. Most solar hot water heaters have two basic parts: a solar collector, and a storage tank. A flat plate collector is mounted to the roof of the home. This small, rectangular box with a transparent cover soaks up the sun light and has small tubes inside it that carry a liquid of either water or glycol solution. These tubes are attached to an absorber plate. As the heat builds, it is stored in the storage tank. These systems can be either passive or active. Active systems use pumps; passive systems rely on gravity. As far as solar electrical systems go, EcoBuilders, the builder of the Southern Living "green" Idea House, explains that 10 solar panels provide 1.8 kilowatts of power that feeds directly to the local power company, not to the home. This is called a "grid tied," or "sell all" system. It's metered separately and eliminates the need for battery storage. All of the electricity produced is sold to the utility company at a higher rate than the homeowner pays. This type of system saves the homeowner the cost of the battery bank which makes the addition of a solar system more palatable. The initial cost of the solar system is also offset by state and federal tax credits to of up to 50 percent. North Carolina also has a program that allows citizens, businesses, and institutions the option to purchase renewable energy (or "green power"), which reduces air pollution. For a $4.00 monthly premium, electric customers will be able to purchase a 100-kWh block of electricity generated from biomass (plant and animal waste, and energy crops), landfill gas (methane), and small hydropower facilities -- renewable resources that are readily available and plentiful in North Carolina. Eventually, wind energy will be added to the mix. Customers may buy as many blocks of green power as they desire. Use the Clean Power Estimator To help potential NC home buyers to learn about solar energy options, the North Carolina State University has designed a "Clean Power Estimator." It's posted on the NC Solar section of their web site at: http://www.clean-power.com/nc/. This handy tool outlines the costs and benefits of using clean-energy options in your new North Carolina mountain home. It also explains the federal and state tax benefits and links you to other sites that can answer additional energy questions. So, when purchasing a North Carolina mountain home, think clean energy; you'll be glad you did! Bryan W. Sullivan, Vice President, Write Away, Inc., specializes in financial, travel, medical, agricultural, and food and beverage writing. He lives in Weaverville, NC. Visit http://www.whispermountainnc.com or Email:info@whispermountainnc.com for more information.