Wind Power

Small wind-electric systems can provide electricity on remote, off-grid sites, or right in town connected to the utility grid. Although wind systems require some maintenance and need a little more attention than solar-electric or microhydro-electric systems, if you invest up front in good equipment, design, and installation, wind-electric systems can make economic and environmental sense. They also bring a great deal of satisfaction—there´s nothing quite like watching your wind generator convert a summer breeze or a winter storm into electrical energy.

Batteryless Grid-Tied Wind-Electric System

Connecting to the grid without batteries is the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to go. You eliminate batteries, which are costly, require maintenance, and carry a significant efficiency penalty. The only drawback of batteryless systems is that when the grid is down, your system shuts down. But in most grid-serviced areas, utility outages are only a few hours a year—a small inconvenience to endure for the efficiency, environmental friendliness, and thriftiness of these systems.

Batteryless grid-tie systems may see increased performance (sometimes dramatically) from the wind turbine compared to battery-based systems. This is because the inverter´s electronics can match the wind´s load more exactly, running the turbine at optimum speed, and extracting the maximum energy.

The following illustration includes the primary components of any batteryless grid-tied wind-electric system. ( Grid Tie with Battery and Off Grid available too!)

(courtesy: Home Power Magazine)

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Southwest Windpower Whisper 200

Southwest Windpower Skystream 3.7

Aerostar 6 Meter

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