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Wind Generator
Model Manuf.
Output/
Month
(at 12 mph; 5,4 mps)
Comments Wind Generator
Specifications







Rutland Furlmatic
910-3


Marlec
UK
? kW/Mth
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


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
USA
38 kW/Mth
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


Southwest
Windpower
USA
38 kW/Mth
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
USA
38 kW/Mth
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


Southwest
Windpower
USA
103 kW/Mth
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
USA
195 kW/Mth
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


Southwest
Windpower
USA
192 kW/Mth
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


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




Southwest
Windpower
USA
538 kW/Mth
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 (2,4 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-S


Bergey
USA
1500 kW/Mth
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 23' (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 (Excel-S: 10 years)