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Bergey Windpower Co. Bergey Windpower Co. g y g y p p Norman, OK Norman, OK Bergey Windpower Co. Bergey Windpower Co. A World Leader in Small Wind A World Leader in Small Wind Established in 1977, Mfg. Since 1980 Since 1980 Over
Bergey Windpower Co. Bergey Windpower Co.
A World Leader in Small Wind A World Leader in Small Wind
Established in 1977, Mfg. Since 1980 Since 1980 Over 5,000 installations, covering all 50 States and 100 t i
- ver 100 countries
Worldwide market leaders in the sizes we produce p ~ 600 Dealers Worldwide China Subsidiary: Beijing y j g Bergey Windpower Co.
Best Selling Products: 1 & 10 kW Best Selling Products: 1 & 10 kW
50 kW, In Development
1 kW, XL.1
8 2 ft diameter 8.2 ft diameter
10 kW, Excel
22 ft diameter
Military Atlantic Ocean Cell Site Kenya Residential Montana Kenya Residential California
Power for Remote Telecom Telecom (Cell Phones)
Power for Remote Villages
Panjshir, Afghanistan
Panjshir, Afghanistan
Power for Green Green Businesses
Marc Heitz Chevrolet Norman, OK
Power for Green Businesses
Rural Residential Market
“The Big Enchilada”
1 acre of property
- r more
$ $150 / month electric bill or more DOE Class 2 wind resource or better State subsidy State subsidy program
U.S. Market Potential: It’s Bi
Big!
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- Residential Electricity Consumption
Exceeds Either Commercial or Industrial (35% of U.S. Sales in 1998)
- 20.6 Million Homes have 1
Acre or More Acre or More
- 30.4 Million Homes have ½
Acre or More
- 4.6 Million Commercial
Buildings
Arthur D. Little, 1981: 3.8 Million Units
- Estimated 60% are in Class 2+ Winds
Mar Market et
4 4 - 8 Million 8 Million
Mar Market et Po Potential:
Units by Units by 2020 2020
4 4 - 8 Million 8 Million
Barriers to the Market
Why Aren’t There More Small Turbines Economics: Low Economics: Low Production Volume & Historical Lack of S b idi Hi h C t Subsidies = High Costs Zoning / Permits: 35’ H i ht R t i ti i Height Restriction in Residential Zones & Other Areas Other Areas
Rural Residential Market
Critical Mass in Southern California Critical Mass in Southern California
One Bergey dealer has installed more than One Bergey dealer has installed more than g y g y 120 Bergey 10 kW’s within a 20 mile radius 120 Bergey 10 kW’s within a 20 mile radius
Bergey Windpower Today Bergey Windpower Today
New factory in 2005, 3 times larger 10 kW orders doubled in 2007
99% outside
10 kW orders doubled in 2007 - 99% outside
Oklahoma
New 30% federal tax credit capped at $4 000 New 30% federal tax credit, capped at $4,000
“I want one for my home” y
For a $150/month electric bill, you will need a $50 000 10 kW wind will need a $50,000 10 kW wind turbine Th b k ill b 20 The payback will be 20+ years For now, we recommend conservation measures and geothermal heatpumps The active markets for small wind (and solar) are in States with robust rebate programs
What’s Needed for OK Homeowners, F d S ll B i Farmers, and Small Businesses
Removal of the federal tax credit cap of Removal of the federal tax credit cap of $4,000 for small wind Legislation creating an Oklahoma tax credit g g for small wind systems (and geothermal heatpumps)
L i d h OK di Large wind has an OK tax credit
Legislation to provide annualized net metering for clean energy systems up to 20 metering for clean energy systems up to 20 kW
14 States have it, some up to 2,000 kW 14 States have it, some up to 2,000 kW
Strategy: Leverage Manufacturing to Boost “Exports”
Other State’s Renewables Funding: $5+ Billion
- Ren. Funds
Tax Credits