April 1, 2009

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ABUNDANT RENEWABLE ENERGY

22700 N.E. Mountain Top Rd.
Newberg, OR 97132
503/538-8298
www.abundantre.com
Contact: Robert Preus

ARE manufactures ARE110 (2.5 kW) and ARE442 (10 kW) wind generators and various tower types and sizes. ARE has a nationwide network of dealers knowledgeable about wind mapping and available tax incentives.

AEROSTAR INC.

Box 52
Westport Point, MA 02791
508/636-5200
www.aerostarwind.com
Contact: Paul Gay

Aerostar manufactures wind turbines that use induction generators to allow direct utility interconnection without the need for an inverter. Turbines feature variable generator excitation control, which improves energy capture at low wind speeds; aerodynamic rotor control to ensure safe operation; and acoustic isolation of moving parts for quiet operation. A complete data collection system for power production, power usage and wind speeds, including a color touch-screen display, is standard with every turbine.

BERGEY WINDPOWER COMPANY

2200 Industrial Blvd.
Norman, OK 73069
405/364-4212
www.bergey.com
Contact: Steve Wilke or Scott Merrick

Bergey Windpower is a 30-year-old manufacturer of 1-kW and 10-kW wind turbines. The company's wind turbines are used for utility bill reduction for homes and farms. Bergey wind turbines have only three moving parts and require no scheduled maintenance. Bergey generators may be used in hybrid systems with photovoltaic cells and diesel generator sets. Complete systems, systems components, engineering services, installations and training can be provided.

ENERGY MAINTENANCE SERVICE LLC

Box 158
Gary, SD 57237
888/449-5732
www.energyms.com

The company refurbishes small-scale turbines for customers upon request.

ENTEGRITY WIND SYSTEMS INC.

Suite 100
4855 Riverbend Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301
www.entegritywind.com

Entegrity Wind Systems manufactures commercial wind turbines with installations worldwide. The EW50 is a 50-kW wind turbine generator designed to supplement electric power generation. The EW50 provides farms and rural institutions with clean, renewable energy while controlling operational costs.

GAIA-WIND LTD.

1 Ainslie Rd.
Glasgow G52 4RU
United Kingdom
44 845-871-4242
www.gaia-wind.com

Gaia-Wind's 11-kW turbine incorporates more than 20 years of Danish wind industry design experience. It is suited for farm, large residential, and light commercial applications. The turbine has an expected annual energy output of 19,000 to 40,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh). Technical features include direct grid connection, triple safety system, constant rotor speed and remote monitoring/control capabilities. Gaia-Wind has authorized dealers in various states in the U.S.

PROVEN ENERGY LTD.

Apartment 1L
441 1st St.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
603/682-6480
www.provenenergy.co.uk
Contact: Eric Lovely

Proven Energy is a leading supplier of small-scale wind turbines. Its patented system enables the turbine to generate power in light or strong winds.

REDRIVEN POWER INC.

24A Bath Rd.
Iroquois, Ontario K0E 1K0
Canada
866/330-0007
www.redriven.net
Contact: Rob Poulin

ReDriven Power manufactures and distributes the ReDriven 2-, 5-, 10- and 20-kW wind systems. These active yaw wind turbines are suited to on-grid installations, in which power is consumed directly by the end user, including irrigation pumps that replace diesel generation. ReDriven has a 100+ dealer network across North America and Europe.

SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER

1801 W. Rte. 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928/779-9463
www.windenergy.com
www.skystreamenergy.com
Contact: Andrew Kruse

Southwest Windpower is a 22-year-old company that has produced more than 140,000 wind generators. The company produces Skystream, Air and Whisper generators for a variety of residential and industrial needs. The Skystream 3.7 residential power appliance is a compact, utility-connected, all-inclusive wind generator designed to provide inexpensive, quiet electricity to reduce or eliminate a home's monthly electric bill.

VENTERA ENERGY INC.

6100 Waseca St.
Duluth, MN 55807
218/624-4040
www.venteraenergy.com
Contact: Manny Umpierre

Ventera Energy manufactures the VT10, a 10-kW, grid-tied wind turbine that produces 1,000 to 2,000 kWh/month with a good wind resource. The VT10 uses dual wind and solar input, and a dual peak power tracking Synchronous Inverter capable of creating a 12-kW hybrid system. A patented governing mechanism allows the VT10 to continue producing at near peak levels at wind speeds of more than 100 mph. The VT10 uses a freestanding, tilt-down tower with a total footprint of only 5 to 13 ft.

WIND ENERGY SOLUTIONS CANADA

Box 552
Smithville, Ontario L0R 2A0
Canada
905/957-8791
www.windenergysolutions.ca
Contact: Johan de Leeuw

Wind Energy Solutions manufactures 80- and 250-kW wind turbines, nicknamed the “farmer's workhorse.” It has more than 1,500 units installed worldwide. The company posts a dealer network on its Web site.

WIND TURBINE INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

16801 Industrial Circle S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
952/447-6064
www.windturbine.net
Manager: Steve T. Turek

Wind Turbine Industries Corporation manufactures Jacobs wind-energy systems, ranging in size from 10 to 20 kW, with rotor sizes ranging from 23 to 31 ft. These systems can provide power for a broad range of applications, including utility bill reduction and hybrid battery charging.

This list was compiled with the assistance of the American Wind Energy Association (www.awea.org/smallwind).

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