Small Wind Generator for 48V battery bank?

[waynefromnscanada]

I have a 48v, 600W small wind turbine(X600 wind turbine ), its weight is around 16kg, most impressed, it is very simple install. Output is fine, there is nearly no noise when it is running. At the same time, I can have it installed for battery charge, or connect to grid through grid inverter. You can try if interested.

To imply this wind turbine would actually be useful for more than making a profit through sales, strikes me as kind of far fetched. I have personal experience with small wind such as this one. I learned the hard way.

[WillWinston]

http://www.windenergy.com/products/air/air40


I had a 12 V model for years -- quite reliable -- it did throw a blade once -- I think related to the headless bird found nearby

they have 48 V models --you should be able to get this up and running for a kilo buck or so -- check ebay -- I bought a couple for under $500

[louielouie]

as i am a nooby i don't want to violate any forum policies.
there is an outfit named "wildnaturesolutions" that advertises a 48v wind turbine.
i'm not giving the link.
i don't know anything about them as i am just beginning to "grow" my solar system.
and if this violates forum policy please delete this post.

[Cariboocoot]

as i am a nooby i don't want to violate any forum policies.
there is an outfit named "wildnaturesolutions" that advertises a 48v wind turbine.
i'm not giving the link.
i don't know anything about them as i am just beginning to "grow" my solar system.
and if this violates forum policy please delete this post.

No, it's fine. You can include the link if you like.

Links to relevant manufacturers are not a problem. (Unless it's one of those subversive spammer links. )

Links to retailers may be a problem if they are a "direct NAWS competitor".

Anyway, some of us read every post and will fix anything we find that isn't kosher.

[BB.]

I assume this is the company?

www.wildnaturesolutions.com

If so, those are vertical axis wind turbines... So far, I am not sure that there is one that will work/perform to specifications (from what I have read so far about VAWT in general). They tend to to produce very much power (unless it is blowing a gale), they require about 2x the swept area of a HAWT (horizontal), and require a lot of maintenance.

Note, the only "good thing" about VAWT units is they should not over-speed in high winds (HAWT need brakes to prevent over-speed in high winds and/or if they become "electrically unloaded").

Please note, I am not a big fan of small wind anyway--So take what I say with a grain of salt. Some other information about small wind:

Add links about wind power:

Wind Power Links
www.otherpower.com (good forum for DIY Wind Power)
Hugh Piggott - Scoraig Wind Electric site for tons of info (from mike90045)
www.greenpowertalk.org (added from "russ"--Like here but more wind/less solar)
Small windpower a scam ? Survey says SO
Truth About Skystream & SWWP
Windmax HY-2000 2kW Wind Turbine (apparently, some vendors don't sell spare parts--just new turbines. However, the owner, Edward has been very happy with its performance from 2010-2012--BB. 5/31/2012)

-Bill

[BB.]

Looking deeper into the site, I see they have HAWT too... Don't know anything about them--but should be better than the VAWT.

-Bill

[stephendv]

Looking deeper into the site, I see they have HAWT too... Don't know anything about them--but should be better than the VAWT.

Their VAWTs look identical to the Missouri Wind and Solar ones which have had "interesting" feedback from some users: http://www.wind-sun.com/ForumVB/show...try-them/page1

[PorkChopsMmm]

Bumping this up because I found out some new info. This company will make a 48V version of the turbine if you ask them to. $350 plus shipping. My biggest challenge would be mounting it -- a tall tower with guy wires is out for aesthetic reasons.

http://www.mikeswindmillshop.com/LowWindGenerator.html

[BB.]

If you end up using them--Let us know how they work out--Always looking for good recommendations for wind power.

-Bill

[PorkChopsMmm]

Will do. I have a generator purchase I have to put ahead of this but it would be nice to get something like this installed this winter since we traditionally have higher winds in the winter and less sun. Don't know about anyone else (most likely do you BB. :)) but I am struggling with the overcast days here in the Mid-West.