USA - A wind energy company that offers a new wrinkle in wind power

Not all wind turbines look like big pinwheels. Some of them look like spinning sails, or a whirling shaft of light. A new company in Ortonville is marketing a $3,995 vertical axis wind turbine capable of generating approximately 1,200 watts of power. Unlike huge commercial wind turbines, the Windspire is only 30 feet tall and takes up only four square feet of ground space. The Windspire, manufactured by Reno, Nev.-based Mariah Power, is being marketed in the Midwest by Southern Exposure Renewable Energy Co. Southern Exposure was founded by Jim Bates, a veteran electrician. Bates said the turbine just got an ETL listing and has been in testing for several years. Mariah is actually looking for a spot to manufacture the units in the Midwest. The company has offers from Pennsylvania and Ohio and Bates says its CEO has told him he's willing to consider an offer from Michigan.

About Southern Exposure Renewable Energy Co.:
Southern Exposure Renewable Energy Co. is a Michigan-based corporation that has been created as an entity thru which people may further the use and development of natural resources. Natural resources of course includes nuclear fuels, coal and other fossil fuels but our focus is on bringing into reality the most valuable renewable energy of all that is the energy of the spirit. For it is in the realm of the spirit that we have to begin to work together to create a community that can work together to the use and develop renewable energies derived from clean sources such as; Solar, Wind, Water, Geo-thermal and Biomass. These are the energies given to us to sustain life on this planet. Our wish is that we may use these gifts in ways that can show our appreciation for all of life. We endeavour to work with all people to educate and promote the expeditious use of these green technologies for the continued existence of life on this planet in a healthier environment.