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Wind Energy Products & Info.Are you a good candidate for wind power? If you have an average wind speed of 9 mph or more, a wind powered battery charging system would be a cost effective way to produce power. Combining a wind powered system with a solar photovoltaic system would be more effective if you only have wind available part of the time. Most wind turbines deliver maximum power at a wind speed of 30mph. Wind speed measured at ground level is approximately 1.5 times the wind speed 30 feet up or 3 times the power. Wind generators should be mounted 20 feet higher than any obstruction within 300ft to avoid turbulance. Wind generators can be mounted on roofs if they are 500 watts or less but may be noisy. A better option is a freestanding tower, guyed tower or guyed pole. They can also be mounted on freestanding antennae towers which requires an engineered concrete base for support but do not require guy wires allowing them to be installed in a smaller place. Guyed steel truss towers are less expensive and require a large area for guy wire placement. Tilt-up pole towers are the most economical and easiest to install. The Energy Center offers many wind turbines and will guide you in determining which system will meet your residential or commercial needs. We are pleased to offer competitive pricing on product and installation. The Energy Center features Skystream Wind Turbines. Skystream is the country's preeminent turbine manufacturer. Combining high efficiency with a sleek design, there is NO BETTER American made wind turbine.
Whisper 500 Wind Turbine
The robust Whisper 500 delivers serious energy for your remote power needs. The Whisper 500 performs well in harsh, high wind environments with it’s two-bladed, fiberglass-reinforced design. Patented side furling overspeed protection optimizes output at any wind speed. Assuming a 12 mph (5.4 m/s) wind, a Whisper 500 will produce as much as 500 kWh per month. That is enough energy to power the about half the needs of average California home. Exclusive to the Whisper, the side-furling angle-governor protects the turbine in high winds by turning the alternator and blades out of the wind, reducing turbine exposure. This angle-governor lets the Whisper 500 continue to safely spin and deliver energy even in high winds. Whisper 100 Win Turbine
Best for moderate to high wind 9 mph (4 m/s) and above Whisper 100 provides dependable energy for remote homes, telecommunications sites and rural applications in moderate to extreme environments. Reliable operation by thousands of customers makes Whisper 100 the top selling small wind turbine in its class. Assuming a 12 mph (5.4 m/s) average wind, a Whisper 100 will produce 100 kWh per month. The Whisper 100 is one of the quietest wind turbines ever tested by the National Renewable Energy Labs. Sound Report. In addition to its patented smooth acting side furling design, the Whisper 100 has a number of new features that make it ideal for any new or existing photovoltaic system. A new four bearing spindle for a smoother operation and longer life An upgraded Yaw shaft that more efficiently delivers current to your batteries New bronze bushing and larger diameter furling pin for smoother furling action New castings that allow easy access to the stator for changing voltage Included with every whisper is our new Whisper Controller. Whisper 200 Wind Turbine
Best for low to moderate wind - 7 mph (3 m/s) and above The versatile Whisper 200 powers applications from remote homes to water pumping. Get the most out of the wind with a larger swept area. The Whisper 200’s 9-foot (2.7 m) blade has almost twice the swept area of the Whisper 100, yielding twice the energy. A high voltage model is available for transmission over long distances. The Whisper 200 does produce more sound than it’s 100 counterpart, but it does produce almost twice the power. $3,491.02 Price does not include shipping. Call 850-596-7300 to order. In addition to its patented smooth acting side furling design, the Whisper 200 has a number of new features that make it ideal for any new or existing photovotaic system: A new four bearing spindle for a smoother operation and longer life An upgraded Yaw shaft that more efficiently delivers current to your batteries New bronze bushing and larger diameter furling pin for smoother furling action New castings that allow easy access to the stator for changing voltage Air Breeze Wind Turbine
Small wind electric systems can deliver serious energy. This is just one lesson people are learning all around the world. From remote homes and cabins to rural communications towers and monitoring stations, people are using small wind system to generate inexpensive energy, right where it's needed. And for a great many of these people, the system of choice is Southwest Windpower's Air generator. Today, Air Breeze, the new generation of the world's best-selling small wind generator, powers countless lights, radios, computers, tools and appliances. It is also used widely to complement solar PV systems. Air Breeze is a perfect choice for hybrid wind/solar systems that provide you with the most reliable year-round energy supply. Microprocessor-based smart internal regulator with peak power tracking Improved performance. Optimized energy output. Improved battery charging. Reduced sound. 3 durable composite blades Increased reliability and durability. Reduced sound. Brushless neodymium alternator More efficient energy delivery with no maintenance. Only two moving parts Increased reliability. Reduced need for maintenance. Technical Specifications Rotor diameter 46 in (1.17 m) Weight 13 lb (5.9 kg) Shipping dimensions 27 x 12.5 x 9 in (686 x 318 x 229 mm) 17 lb (7.7 kg) Mount 1.5 in schedule 40 1.9 in (48 mm) OD pipe Start-up wind speed 6 mph (2.68 m/s) Voltage 12, 24 and 48 VDC Rated power 200 watts at 28 mph (12.5 m/s) Turbine controller Microprocessor-based smart internal regulator with peak power tracking Body Cast aluminum (Air Breeze Marine is powder coated for corrosion protection) Blades Injection-molded composite (3) Overspeed protection Patented electronic torque control Monthly Energy Production 38 kWh/mo at 12 mph (5.4 m/s) Survival wind speed 110 mph (49.2 m/s) Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty Skystream 3.7
Technical Specifications Rated Capacity 2.4 kW Rotor Diameter 12 ft (3.72 m) Weight 170 lb (77 kg) Swept Area 115.7 ft 2 (10.87 m2) Type Downwind rotor with stall regulation control Direction of Rotation Clockwise looking upwind Blades (3) Fiberglass reinforced composite Rated Speed 50 - 330 rpm Maximum Tip Speed 216.5 ft/s (66 m/s) Alternator Slotless permanent magnet brushless Yaw Control Passive Grid Feeding 120/240 VAC Split 1 Ph, 60 Hz 120/208 VAC 3 Ph compatible, 60 Hz (Check with dealer for other configurations) Battery Charging Battery Charge Controller kit available for battery charging systems Braking System Electronic stall regulation with redundant relay switch control Cut-in Wind Speed 8 mph (3.5 m/s) Rated Wind Speed 29 mph (13 m/s) User Monitoring Wireless 2-way interface Survival Wind Speed 140 mph (63 m/s) Warranty 5 year limited warranty AIR EZ Tower 29 ft
Installing small wind systems just doesn’t get any easier than this. The EZ Tower comes with all the parts needed with the exception of the power wire. Installs in less than two hours (Installation times may vary depending on experience and soil conditions). No Concrete. No Gin Pole. No Winching. Fully engineered to 110 mph (49 m/s) winds. Galvanized tubing, cable and hardware. Ships via UPS anywhere. Ships in one 74 inch (1.9 m) box. Weight: 80 lb (36 kg). All materials included - even pipe! Designed for Air Breeze, Air X Air Industrial & Air 403 Towers for Whisper 100, Whisper 200 and Whisper 500 Small Wind Turbines
Southwest Windpower offers tower kits that are easy and safe to install. Our kits don't require welding or machining – you just need to obtain pipe material and power wires. We sell anchors separately. Only the Whisper 500 towers require excavation or concrete work. All of Southwest Windpower’s guyed tower kits include everything you need except: 1) Pipe material 2) Anchors 3) Power wires To keep your costs low and to consider site variables, these components should be purchased locally. When selecting the materials for the construction of your tower, please consider the following: Pipe Material: For most conditions, we recommend a “schedule 40” pipe material. This offers a wall thickness of 0.125 inches, which is strong enough to resist most wind conditions. If you are using fence pipe material, make sure you ask for “SS40”. If you live in an environment were your winds will never exceed 80 mph (140 km) then we suggest using a thinner wall material such as a “schedule 20”. In conduit material, this is called “SS20”. Anchors: The anchors are by far the most difficult part of installing a tower. Once you have them in the ground, a tower installation gets really easy. There are various soil materials that you should consider prior to installing your tower. The type of anchor should also vary. Our owner manuals have recommendations based on soil type. Power wires: Because of the size of turbine and variable length from the turbine to your batteries/inverter, it is impossible to know the proper wire size. Once you have understood the distance from the turbine to the battery, refer to the wind turbine’s owners manual for the proper wire size. Be sure to select the right type of wire for your environment. VERY IMPORTANT: Prior to the installation of your tower, read the owners manual thoroughly and make sure you understand the environmental conditions at your site prior to purchasing materials. We offer manuals that are free to download and review prior to purchase. OutBack FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller
The FLEXmax family of charge controllers is the latest innovation in Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controllers from OutBack Power Systems. The innovative FLEXmax MPPT software algorithm is both continuous and active, increasing your photovoltaic array power yield up to 30% compared to non-MPPT controllers. Thanks to active cooling and intelligent thermal management cooling, both FLEXmax charge controllers can operate at their full maximum current rating, 60 Amps or 80 Amps respectively, in ambient temperatures as high as 104°F (40°C). Included in all of the FLEXmax Charge Controllers are the revolutionary features first developed by OutBack Power, including support for a wide range of nominal battery voltages and the ability to step-down a higher voltage solar array to recharge a lower voltage battery bank. A built-in, backlit 80 character display shows the current status and logged system performance data for the last 128 days at the touch of a button. The integrated OutBack network communications allows FLEXmax series Charge Controllers to be remotely programmed and monitored via a MATE system display and provides unrivaled complete system integration. FLEXmax MPPT Charge Controllers are the only choice when you demand a high performance, efficient and versatile charge controller for your advanced power system. OutBack FX & VFX Inverter
OutBack inverter/chargers are the next generation in advanced power management. Each is a DC to AC sinewave inverter, battery charger and AC transfer switch housed within a tough die-cast aluminum chassis. Just like the local utility grid, the inverter produces true sinewave AC electricity for your stand-alone or back-up power needs. Computers, TVs and pumps are just some of the examples of modern electronics that last longer and run better when powered with true sinewave electricity from an OutBack inverter. Starting up your well pump is worry-free because of our high surge power capability. Batteries and generators are the costly consumables when using inverters to generate electricity. The integrated smart battery charger uses multiple stages to perform quick recharging while prolonging battery life, saving your batteries and generator from unnecessary wear. Automatic switching between AC power sources is seamless due to an AC transfer switch that reacts in less than 16 milliseconds. Unique networked communication is built into all OutBack products providing complete integration. Expanding your system with your growing power needs is as simple as adding additional inverters with modular architecture. Further flexibility is provided with the ability to be connected at any time in either parallel, series or three-phase power configurations. Industry leading OutBack reliability is achieved through simplified design and rugged construction. FX Sealed Inverter/Chargers The FX series is designed to survive in environments that would normally destroy other inverter/chargers. Protection for internal components is provided by our die-cast aluminum chassis with a powder coated finish to prevent corrosion. Internal and external cooling fins allow for passive heat transfer, enabling peak operating efficiencies as high as 93% and looking cool while doing it. Water and small particles are kept out through the generous use of gaskets and 0-ring seals on all seams and openings. A protective conformal coating on all circuit boards provides the final line of defense against corrosion. The now standard externally mounted "TURBO" cooling system improves performance in hot conditions. VFX Vented Inverter/Chargers The VFX series is designed for more protected installations. By utilizing an efficient active cooling design, the VFX models are available with AC output up to 3.6 kilowatts. Our tough die-cast aluminum chassis physically protects the internal components while the air intake includes an easily cleaned filter, which allows for ventilation while also keeping bugs and other debris out. All circuit boards are conformal coated to prevent corrosion from airborne moisture in humid conditions. The now standard DC wiring cover (DCC) protects the DC terminals and battery cables from damage. |
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