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Windspire® Technical Information
Wind turbines capture the power in the wind and turn it into electricity. A complete wind turbine system such as the Windspire® includes four basic components, although many systems are limited to just a rotor and generator.
The Windspire® differs from other wind power generators in
durability, affordability, technology, and aesthetic impact. Much time has been spent making the Windspire® the best
choice for the homeowner, small business or corporate center. In
following we will outline the technical aspects of the Windspire®
that set it apart from the rest.
Rotor - The rotor catches the wind (is pushed by the wind), and converts the energy of moving air into rotational mechanical energy.
Generator - The generator converts the mechanical energy into electricity by rotating a magnetic field over electric coils, producing an electric current.
Inverter - The inverter takes the DC electricity produced by the generator and converts it into a usable AC form.
Structure - The structure provides strength, height, and supports the rotor.
The Windspire vertical wind turbine is the result of extensive engineering development work, and boasts many unique features that set it apart in the marketplace. One of the distinguishing features of the Windspire vertical wind turbine is that it was engineered as a complete system. It includes more than a rotor that turns in the wind and a generator to generate power. It also includes an integrated inverter, the complete pole and structure, and a wireless monitoring system. The advantage of designing the Windspire from the ground up is that we were able to optimize each component to work together for maximum system efficiency at the lowest possible cost, a benefit we are proud to pass on to our customers.
Specifications:
Annual Energy Production (AEP) with 12 mph (5.4 m/s) avg wind speed |
2000 kWh* |
Instantaneous Power Rating (IPR) at 25 mph (11.2 m/s) |
1.2 kW (1200 watts)* |
Standard Unit Height |
30 ft / 9.1 m (pole extension options) |
Sound Measurement |
6 dB above ambient (15 mph wind, 6 ft from base) |
Total Weight |
624 lb / 283 kg |
Minimum Wind Required for Power |
8 mph / 3.6 m/s |
Survival Wind Speed |
105 mph / 47 m/s |
Rotor Material |
Aircraft Grade Extruded Aluminum |
Monopole/Structure Material |
Recycled High Grade Steel |
Warranty |
5 year limited warranty |
*Notes: AEP is based on assumptions, including a Rayleigh wind speed distribution and sea level air density.
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