Last October, Corpus Christi became one of the first cities in the U.S. to allow residents to install wind turbines to power their homes. Today, the vision behind that ordinance is becoming a reality.

We’re nearing completion on the installation of an UGE Eddy GT 1 KW vertical axis wind turbine at the home of Mr. Butch Holley in Flour Bluff. A pioneer in green technology, Mr. Holley is already utilizing solar and other alternative energies. With the power generated by his Eddy system, Mr. Holley will soon be able to see his meter spin backwards, sending electricity back to his provider.

To combat our corrosive salt air, we utilized an RS Standard Fiberglass Mono Pole. It has an 80 year life span and is stronger than steel. The turbine is attached using a 316 Stainless Steel Coupling developed by Naismith Engineering, who also designed the attachment system for the unit.

If you’re interested in powering your home with wind or solar energy, please contact us to get started.