Southwest Windpower Whisper 500, 24v Wind Turbine w/o Charge Controller
The Whisper 500, 24 volt wind turbine by Southwest Windpower is a 3000-watt rated turbine that will deliver in excess of 500 kWh per month in a 12 mph wind. This machine has a 14-foot, 2 blade rotor providing 500 sq. ft. of swept area. It features a handmade fiberglass and foam core blade for smooth, high efficiency operation and low wind start-up. It also incorporates the patented "angle governor" design for quiet operation in high winds. The 500 is an excellent machine for village power projects, farms, ranches, backup power and remote homes with large energy demands. The Whisper 500 comes in two boxes and is shipped truck freight.
The side-furling Angle-Governor protects the turbine in high winds by turning the alternator and blades out of the wind, reducing turbine exposure. 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.
In addition to its patented smooth acting side furling design, the Whisper 500 has a number of new features that make it ideal for any new or existing photovoltaic system:
* A new four bearing spindle for a smoother operation and longer life
* An upgraded Yaw shaft that more efficiently delivers current to your batteries
* New bronze bushing and larger diameter furling pin for smoother furling action
* New castings that allow easy access to the stator for changing voltage
Installation
Go Green Solar offers tower kits that include all the cables and fasteners you will need. No welding or machining is required – you just need to obtain pipe material and power wires.
The Whisper 500 is NOT for the novice. Installation of the towers requires concrete foundations and at times a crane to lift the wind turbine into place.
Solar and wind work together
Solar and wind resources often compliment each other. Generally when it is sunny it is calm and when it is cloudy it is windy. This complimentary effect is even greater during seasonal changes. During the winter and spring when the sun is at its least exposure, the wind is at it highest. A Whisper 500 during these periods is essential to keep your batteries charged and your lights on.
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