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If you are considering a hybrid system using wind energy as one of the
power sources, then it's important to balance the system, where say,
instead of using more (solar) photovoltaic panels, you may need to
increase the size of the generator - or visa versa. We can help you with
these determinations.
Besides wind speed and having a location for the generator, it's
important to install proper electrical grounding for the tower and unit.
It's also generally recommended that the unit be 20 feet higher than any
structure or other item that's within 100 or so feet of the tower. This is
just a rule of thumb, and it depends on exactly what is nearby,
production expectations, etc.
Voltages available in wind generators vary from unit to unit, and some
are adjustable. Both low and high voltage models are available in
varying voltages, from 12 volts to 240 volts. We can supply you with
small, medium and large generators.
Wind generators can power water pumps directly when the generator
and water pump are matched for such an application. This eliminates
the need for storage batteries, inverters, and other components.
Some wind units like the AIR 403 and WINDSEEKER 502 & 503
have built-in battery charge regulation circuitry to prevent overcharging
your battery and eliminating the need for an external charge regulator.
However, when the unit's charge amps are used to power normal
120/240v appliances, equipment, etc. then a battery bank and
inverter is used. The batteries supply the total required DC amps to
the inverter for AC loads when demanded, and the generator re-
charges the batteries. In grid-tied or utility interactive systems
either all or part of the power may be sold to the utility company or
used to reduce total utility consumption. Systems which only sell
power do not require batteries when configured with a specific
"grid-tie" inverter.
Visual Observations
Wind
Speed 0-1 2-3 4-7 8-12 13-18 19-24 25-31
(MPH):
Wind Smoke Direction Wind felt Leaves and Raises Small Large
Effect: rises of wind on face; twigs in dust, trees in branches in
vertically. shown by leaves constant loose leaf begin motion;
smoke rustle; motion; paper; to sway; whistling
drift, but ordinary wind small crested heard in
not by wind extends a branches wavelets telegraph
moving a vane light flag. are form on wires;
wind moved Wind moved. inland umbrellas
vane. by wind. production waters. used with
begins... difficulty.
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