wind generator

Don't know anything about your model listed but as a whole wind generators all need to have a sustained wind of 5 MPH to meet their minimum output. This is really hard to find across the country except at a few certain place like on a sea shore or next to the mountains that have up drafts.

Some ares like the ranges up from TEXAS thru OKLA and north usually have a sustained wind blowing. Areas just East of the Great Lakes also have sustained wind coming off the the Great Lakes.

The Rest of the areas only seem to have sustained wind during weather changes events.

I have looked into using a TURBINE TYPE wind detector with direct drive feeding a generators much like what are showing here.

Best results would be with the round turbine sitting on top of a motorhome for instance going down the road at 50-60MPH... The main axle bearing should be one of those high dollar ZERO DRAG MAGNETIC type bearings... The round turbine would look very much like an attic exhaust turbine...


Turbine or blade type will have to be a large footprint to produce any large KW outputs...

Most of small blade type generator are very very noisy to live with let alone what they might do with bird life...

IMO Solar Power backed up by Generator gives you much more

Roy Ken

I have one, a DC setup, though.

That "Wind Blue" is like most commercial offerings, highly over rated for real world use. You should note that shaft speed needs to be over 130 RPM to harvest even a small bit of amps. Attaining that 130 RPM in low wind conditions is hardly attainable, you will need a very light propset but large enough to overcome the starting drag of the alternator.

If you do start with small wind power, it will become evident, early on, that harvesting power from the wind ain't easy. For a permanent household situation with a three-phase generator, typical prop diameters are around 10'. I've tried to get around the larger logistical considerations by using permanent magnet DC generators and a 7', fairly well designed aluminum three blade prop set. I am continually experimenting with different motors to achieve the best balance between wind speed and harvest totals. I'm happy with the 7' props, they are noiseless and are an elegant solution for small wind sizing.

Good luck with your wind power!