Higher Power Energy
>> Frequently Asked Questions from Land Owners
How much can I make by letting HPE put wind turbines on my land?
That depends on many factors. For each turbine HPE will pay a fixed base sum followed by a percent of the gross wind generated energy which ever is greater. So you will be guaranteed a base amount that can only go up if the gross energy produced is greater. Please give us a call to find out if your land is viable for a wind farm.
How many turbines can I put on my land?
That also depends but a good estimate is one turbine per 80-100 acres.
Do I have land a developer wants?
We look for good wind and good access to transmission lines. There also must be access for cranes and large equipment. Wind is essential and rough land slows down the wind even well above buildings and trees.
How much will this cost me?
That is the good part. The developer, us, will pick up all the cost. There is no cost to you the landowner. We even pay for any crop damage that may occur during construction.
Can turbines be placed on CRP?
Yes, the land that is used for the turbines and access roads will need to be removed from the CPR contracted area.
How much does a wind farm cost?
A good guess is about 3 million dollars per megawatt for a finished wind farm.
How much money does a wind farm generate?
A 1.5-MW wind turbine will produce approximately 5,000,000
kWh per year-Enough to power about 500 homes. At
$0.04/kWh, the turbine would earn $200,000 per year in gross
revenue.
Who owns the wind farm?
All the investors own the wind farm generally including the developer. The developer, HPE, is your direct contact.
Are the wind mills (turbines) noisy?
That depends on many things standing under one you can hear a noticeable swoosh.
How do these things work?
Wind turbines are highly advanced and contain a lot of computer controls. This is generally what takes place;
When the wind speed is above the "cut-in speed," the turbine blades will be powered up to operating speed and start making electricity. As the wind speed increases, the generator output increases and the blades change to keep this constant speed. If the wind speed keeps increasing to a point that is too fast the brakes are applied and the blades stop moving. Then the blades will "feather" and turn into the wind to alleviate any wind pressure on the blades. If the wind speed drops to a level below the cut-out speed for a sufficient length of time, the turbine will point itself back into the wind and the entire process starts again.
Contact Information
Higher Power Energy, LLC
2221 Justin Road
Suite 119-137
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
Phone: 214 636 5613
E-Mail: mark@hpnrg.com
Higher Power Energy, LLC
2221 Justin Road | Suite 119-137
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
Phone: 214 636 5613 | E-Mail: mark@hpnrg.com