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Wind Generator
Model

Manuf.

Output/
Month
(at 12 mph; 5,4 mps)

Buy where?

(prices rounded for space-saving purposes)

Comments

Wind Generator
Specifications

 

Rutland Furlmatic
910-3

Marlec - Rutland Furlmatic 910-3

Marlec
UK

? kW/Mth

MSRP: $?

Good deals:
ABS Alaskan  $1,115

 

Maintenance-free, easy installation, very low start-up speed, +20% more power over previous model, flywheel effect and auto-brake protection make the new Furlmatic 910 ideal for many wind conditions. Very stable and can sustain very harsh situations.   More  
Rotor Diameter 36" (0,91 meters)
Weight 37 lbs (17 kg)
Start up wind speed 6 mph (2,7 m/s)
Voltage 12, 24 VDC
Peak Power 200 W at 35 mph (15,6 m/s)
Output/Month ? kW @ 12 mph (5,4 m/s)
Warranty ? years
Battery/Grid Battery

Air Breeze
Land & Marine

Southwest
Windpower

USA

38 kW/Mth

 

Good deals: (Land, 12V)
Alt. En. Store  $557

 

 

The all-new Air Breeze. Quieter, more efficient, and precision engineered to deliver more energy at lower wind speeds than the Air X. Injection-molded composite blades • Microprocessor-based smart internal regulator with peak power tracking • Aircraft-quality aluminum alloy castings • Brushless neodymium alternator • Maintenance-free — only two moving parts
Official Air Breeze website

Specifications (pdf)
Rotor Diameter 46" (1,17 meters)
Weight 13 lbs (5,9 kg)
Start up wind speed 6 mph (2,7 m/s)
Voltage 12, 24  VDC
Peak Power 200 W at 28 mph (12,5 m/s)
Output/Month 38 kW @ 12 mph (5,4 m/s)
Warranty 3 years
Battery/Grid Battery

Air X

Southwest Windpower Air X Wind Turbine

Southwest
Windpower

USA

38 kW/Mth

Good deals: (12V)
Amazon.com $494
Alt. En. Store  $538
Infinigy  $576
Alter Systems  $580
 

Price Survey

Maintenance-free performance, easy installation, and high output make the AIR X ideal for virtually any remote battery charging application. The AIR X is designed to be used in combination with photovoltaic modules to balance system energy output during times of seasonal fluctuations. Roof top mounting possible. More   Specifications (pdf)
Rotor Diameter 46" (1,14 meters)
Weight 13 lbs (6 kg)
Start up wind speed 8 mph (3,6 m/s)
Voltage 12, 24, 48 VDC
Peak Power 400 W at 28 mph (12,5 m/s)
Output/Month 38 kW @ 12 mph (5,4 m/s)
Warranty 3 years
Battery/Grid Battery

Air X Marine

Air X Marine - Southwest Windpower - Small wind generator

Southwest
Windpower

USA

38 kW/Mth

Good deals: (12V)
Infinigy  $731
Alt. En. Store  $699
Alter Systems  $725

 

The new microprocessor based turbine controller results in increased performance, improved battery charging capability, greater reliability and the reduction of “flutter” noise from the machine. This wind turbine was specifically designed to withstand the salty air of marine environments. Roof top mounting possible. More   Specifications (pdf)

 

Rotor Diameter 46" (1,14 meters)
Weight 13 lbs (6 kg)
Start up wind speed 8 mph (3.6 m/s)
Voltage 12, 24, 48 VDC max
Peak Power 400 W at 28 mph (12,5 m/s)
Output/Month 38 kW @ 12 mph (5.,4 m/s)
Warranty 3 years
Battery/Grid Battery

Air X Industrial

Southwest Windpower - Air X Industrial - Heavy duty wind generator

Southwest
Windpower

USA

38 kW/Mth

Good deals: (24-48V)
No regulator

Infinigy  $806
Alter Systems $809
Alt. En. Store  $920
With regulator
Infinigy  $925
Alter Systems  $964

The new microprocessor based turbine controller results in increased performance, improved battery charging capability, greater reliability and the reduction of “flutter” noise from the machine. This wind turbine was specifically designed to withstand harsh environments with extreme winds and temperatures. Roof top mounting possible. Features option of external controller with dump load. More 
Pdf Manual
Rotor Diameter 46" (1,14 meters)
Weight 13 lbs (6 kg)
Start up wind speed 7 mph (2,7 m/s)
Voltage 12, 24, 36, 48 VDC max
Peak Power 400 W at 28 mph (12,5 m/s)
Output/Month 38 kW @ 12 mph (5,4 m/s)
Warranty 3 years
Battery/Grid Battery

Whisper 100 Land
& Marine

whisperh40_wind_generator.JPG (6518 bytes)

Southwest
Windpower

USA

103 kW/Mth

Good deals:
(
Land, 24V,with controller)
Alt. En. Store  $1,931
Beyond Oil Solar $1,947
Infinigy  $2,008
 

The Whisper 100 (formerly Whisper H40) is designed to operate in a site with medium to high wind speed averages of 12 mph, 5.4 m/s, and greater. The Whisper 100 provides 100+ kWh per month, 3.4 kWh per day, in a 12 mph average wind speed location. Unlike other wind turbines that lose as much as 80% of their output when furled, the Angle-Governor allows the Whisper to achieve maximum output in any wind. More   Specifications (pdf)
Rotor diameter 7' (2,1 meters)
Weight 47 lbs (21 kg)
Start-Up wind speed 7.5 mph (3,4 m/s)
Voltage 12, 24, 36, 48 VDC
Peak Power 900 W @ 28 mph (12,5 m/s)
Output/Month 103 kW @ 12 mph (5,3 m/s)
Battery/Grid Battery
Warranty 5 years

BWC XL.1

Bergey XL1.gif (26805 bytes)

Bergey
USA

195 kW/Mth

Good deals:
Alter Systems  $2,290
Alt. En. Store  $2,569

 

With a rotor diameter of 2.5 meters (8.2 ft) and a peak output of approximately 1,600 watts the XL.1 is intended for the off-grid home market in the U.S. and for rural electrification programs in developing countries.Marine option available. More
Rotor diameter 8.2' (2,5 meters)
Weight 75 lbs (34 kg)
Start-Up wind speed 6.7 mph (3 m/s)
Voltage 24VDC
Rated Power 1000 Watts
Peak Power 1300 Watts
Output/Month 195 kW @ 12,3 mph (5,5 m/s)
Battery/Grid Battery charging
Warranty 5 years

Whisper 200
& Marine

whisperh40_wind_generator.JPG (6518 bytes)

Southwest
Windpower

USA

192 kW/Mth

(Land, 12-48V; other models available)

Good deals:
Alt. En. Store $2,336
Alter Systems $2,295
Alt. En. Store 220V $2,074

 

The Whisper 200 (formerly H80) provides double the potential energy as compared to the Whisper 100.  At 12 mph average wind speed, the H80 can deliver 6.3 KWH per day.
More Information   - Specifications (pdf)
Rotor diameter 10' (3,0 meters)
Weight 65 lbs (30 kg)
Start-Up wind speed 7.0 mph (3,1 m/s)
Voltage 12, 24, 36, 48 VDC
230V High VAC
Peak Power 1000 W @ 24 mph (10,5 m/s)
Output/Month 192 kW @ 12 mph (5,3 m/s)
Battery/Grid Battery or Grid
Warranty 5 years

Skystream 3.7

Southwest
Windpower

USA

400 kW/Mth

 

Where to buy:
Beyond Oil Solar  $4,260.75
Alter Systems  $4,418.70

Price Survey

The Skystream 3.7 is a new generation residential wind generator that hooks up to your your home to reduce or eliminate your monthly electrical bill. It's the first all-inclusive wind generator (with controls and inverter built in) designed to provide quiet, clean electricity in very low winds. Ideal for residential homes and small businesses.
More Information - Specifications
Rotor diameter 12' (3,72 meters)
Weight 170 lbs (77 kg)
Start-Up wind speed 8.0 mph (3,5 m/s)
Voltage 110 V - 240 VAC (50-60 Hz)
Peak Power 2400 W
Output/Month 400 kW @ 12,3 mph (5,5 m/s)
Battery/Grid Grid
Warranty 5 years

Whisper 500

whisper175.jpg (7039 bytes)

 

Southwest
Windpower

USA

538 kW/Mth

MSRP: $7,095

Good deals:
Alt. En. Store $5,409

 

The 3000-watt rated turbine will deliver in excess of 500 KWH per month in a 12 mph (5.2 m/s) wind. The 175 has been redesigned, incorporating a stronger, larger yaw shaft, new blade stabilizer straps and a third spindle bearing for increased reliability. It incorporates the patented "angle governor" design for quiet operation in high winds. The 175 is an excellent machine for village power projects, farms, ranches, back-up power and remote homes with large energy demands. More  
Specifications (pdf)
Rotor diameter 15' (4,6 meters)
Weight 155 lbs (70 kg)
Start-Up wind speed 7.5 mph (3,4 m/s)
Voltage 24, 32, 48 V DC; 240 V AC 
Rated Power 3000 Watts
Peak Power 3200 W @ 27 mph (12 m/s)
Output/Month 538 kW @ 12 mph (5,3 m/s)
Battery/Grid Battery or Grid
Warranty 5 years

BWC Excel &
Excel-R

Bergey_Excel.JPG (7749 bytes)

Bergey
USA

1500 kW/Mth

MSRP: $23,500-29,500

Good deals:
ABS Alaskan  $18,320
Alt. En. Store  $20,064

 

They are well suited for large rural homes, remote villages and facilities, eco-tourism resorts, and larger telecommunications sites. Connected to the grid, the BWC EXCEL can provide most of the electricity for an average total electric home at moderate wind sites.  The all new GridTek 10 power processor (inverter) is the most advanced in the industry and it carries a full UL certification to the latest utility standards. More information
Specifications 1 (pdf)
Specifications 2 (electronics) (pdf)
Rotor diameter 22' (6,7 meters)
Weight 1,050 lbs (479 kg)
Start-Up wind speed 7.5 mph (3,4 m/s)
Voltage 24 or  48V; 120 or 240 VDC
Peak Power 10 kW @ 31 mph (13,8 m/s)
7.5 kW for battery charging
Output/Month 1500 kW (XLSheet) @ 12.5 mph (5,6 m/s)
Battery/Grid Battery, grid charging;
water pumping
Warranty 5 years

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