Based on your location, if you have relatively steady or frequent wind, wind power can be the most efficient and cost-effective means of energy generation available. Wind power also works well with solar to offset those overcast or stormy days when it's not so sunny.
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Wind Generators
Whisper
H40 (12V) w/ wiring center
Whisper currently offers three turbine models that are designated by the square footage of blade sweep. Nothing measures outpot potential better than blade size. Big generators can't deliver when connected to a small blade. Whisper is trying to start an honest industry trend here.
All Whisper turbines are delivered with the capable and good-looking E-Z wiring center, which includes a completge monitoring package with easy-to-read LED display, circuit breaker input for wind, a brake switch for the wind plant, and a bult-in diversion controller with sufficient wattage to handle the turbine output.
Whisper H40 (24v + 48V) w/ wiring center
Whisper currently offers three turbine models that are designated by the square footage of blade sweep. Nothing measures outpot potential better than blade size. Big generators can't deliver when connected to a small blade. Whisper is trying to start an honest industry trend here.
All Whisper turbines are delivered with the capable and good-looking E-Z wiring center, which includes a completge monitoring package with easy-to-read LED display, circuit breaker input for wind, a brake switch for the wind plant, and a bult-in diversion controller with sufficient wattage to handle the turbine output.
Please specify 24 or 48 Volts.
Whisper
H80 Turbines (24 or 48 Volts) w/ wiring center
Whisper currently offers three turbine models that are designated by the square footage of blade sweep. Nothing measures outpot potential better than blade size. Big generators can't deliver when connected to a small blade. Whisper is trying to start an honest industry trend here.
All Whisper turbines are delivered with the capable and good-looking E-Z wiring center, which includes a completge monitoring package with easy-to-read LED display, circuit breaker input for wind, a brake switch for the wind plant, and a bult-in diversion controller with sufficient wattage to handle the turbine output.
Please specify 24 or 48 Volts.
Whisper
175 48V w/ wiring center
Whisper
currently offers three turbine models that are designated by the square footage
of blade sweep. Nothing measures outpot potential better than blade size.
Big generators can't deliver when connected to a small blade. Whisper is
trying to start an honest industry trend here.
All Whisper turbines are delivered with the capable and good-looking E-Z wiring center, which includes a completge monitoring package with easy-to-read LED display, circuit breaker input for wind, a brake switch for the wind plant, and a bult-in diversion controller with sufficient wattage to handle the turbine output.
Bergey
XL.1-24 w/ controller
"The
1000-watt XL.1 is Bergey's newest wind turbine. With 24-volt output, this
wind charger is intended for off-the-grid or remote-location battery charging.
This 2.5-meter (8.2-foot) turbine is designed for high reliability, low
maintenance, and automatic operation under adverse conditions. The XL.1
features Bergey's proven AUTOFURL storm protection, a direct-drive permanent-magnet
alternator, excellent low-wind performance, and nearly silent operation
thanks to the state-of-the-art, patent-pending blade airfoils combined
with the over-sized, low-speed alternator. Low-wind-speed performance is
enhanced by low-end boost circuitry that increases output at wind speeds
down to 5.6 mph (2.5 m/s).
The BWC PowerCenter provides battery-friendly constant voltage charging, and
will control up to 30-amps of PV input also. The simple controller shows battery
voltage and which charging sources are active with at-a-glance LED indicators.
Excellent 5-year mfg. warranty. China and USA.
Air-X
Wind Turbine Standard 12V
The
third generation of North America's most popular turbine
Southwest Windpower has introduced their third generation of the Air turbine
series, and things just keep getting better for this simple attractive wind
generator. Proven features from previous models include a sleek non-corrosive
cast aluminum alloy body, three flexible carbon-reinforced blades, a neodymium
permanent magnet alternator, and built-in regulation. What's improved is
noise control and charge control. The sophisticated new microprocessor-based
speed and charge control delivers better battery charging by optimizing
the alternator output at all points of the power curve, it won't overcharge
smaller battery packs as the previous generation tended to, and it eliminates
the blade "flutter" that was a noise
problem at high wind speeds by actually controlling and limiting the blade
speed. USA
Air-X
Wind Turbine Marine 12V
See Air-X description above. Air-X
Wind Turbine Standard 24V
See Air-X description aboveAir-X
Wind Turbine Marine 24V
See Air-X description above
Sunforce Wind Generator — Model# 44444
"Use the wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics. Great for cabins, 12V battery charging, remote power, backup power and hobbyists. Delivers up to 400 Watts. U.S.A.Delivers up to 400 Watts or 27 Amps in ideal conditionsCarbon fiber composite blades ensure low wind noiseBlades are 13in. Long and overall diameter is 46in.Patented high wind overspeed technologyLightweight cast aluminum bodyIntegrated regulator automatically shuts down when batteries are charged to minimize wearWeatherproof, maintenance-free unit with only 2 moving partsTower mounting kit Item# 339982 sold separatelyDimensions: 24in.L x 15in.W x 9in.H3-year limited warrantyU.S.A.Model 44444
