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Wind power on Wireless Hill
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Posted on Oct 09 2008
I read with interest the article in the Saipan Tribune (Oct. 8, 2008, by Kristi Eaton), about wind power in which Alan Barak suggests that a person or company should be allowed to erect wind turbine systems in cooperation with CUC.
As I understand it, Barak said connections could be made with CUC so that when there was enough wind, the wind turbine system would supply the local premises with electricity, and that any excess power generated would be sold back to CUC at 50 percent of what CUC charges, and when the wind is not sufficient to supply the basic needs, CUC would automatically provide the location with electric power at the normal going rate.
I live and own property on Wireless Hill that I know would be ideal for this installation. For a year or more, I have been trying to figure out how I could afford to install such a system. I know that I cannot do it alone. With a federal grant it may be possible, but pursuing this would take a very long time, if ever. Another possible solution appeared.
I have in mind a joint venture wherein I would grant long-term legal arrangement to an individual or company. What I would like to propose is that my “partner” finance 100 percent of construction and maintenance costs of a fairly large wind turbine system which would be sized to produce several times what my household would use. I am willing to give, for example, 80 percent of all money received from CUC for excess power sold to CUC to my “partner.” When the winds are not strong enough to meet my household needs, I would personally pay CUC, say 80 percent of the bill for any power we use from them, with the balance paid by my “partner.” I am interested in hearing from any far-sighted individual, company, or other legal entity to consummate a legal agreements of this sort. My expectations are, of course, negotiable.
I can be reached by phone at 322-2268, or cell 287-2095, or email derry_noisom@yahoo.com.
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Derry Noisom[/B]
[I]Capital Hill, Saipan[/I]
