Have you read your electric bill lately?
Then you already know the prices are not dropping, unless you buy a wind turbine
Small wind electric systems can deliver serious energy. This is just one lesson people are learning all around the world. From remote homes and cabins to rural communications towers and monitoring stations, people are using small wind system to generate inexpensive energy, right where it's needed. And for a great many of these people, the system of choice is Southwest Windpower's Air generator.
The most powerful wind generator in its class.
The all-new Air Breeze. Quieter, more efficient, and precision engineered to deliver more energy at lower wind speeds than any other wind generator in its class. Air Breeze is the next generation of Air turbines—with more than 100,000 units sold in 120 countries, the world's most popular small wind turbine.
The AIR Breeze uses a new microprocessor based technology that results in an increase in performance, battery charging capability, and reliability. Additionally, “flutter” noise from the machine has been reduced.
The controller allows for peak-power tracking of the wind by optimizing the alternator's output on all points of the cubic curve and efficiently delivers the energy to the battery. The turbine’s smart controller allows it to actually control blade rotation speed thus eliminating the buzzing noise commonly found with most small wind turbines.
Much Lower Noise: Previous AIR wind modules relied on their aero-elastic blade design for protection in high winds. This caused a loud flutter noise in winds above 35 mph (16 m/s). AIR-X’s circuit monitors the wind speed and electronically slows the blades as it reaches its rated output preventing it from going into flutter. This results in a much quieter wind turbine. In high winds, the AIR-X will continue to produce power at a reduced level until the wind decreases, at which point maximum potential output will resume.
Improved Battery Charging: Previous AIR designs required 300-400 amp hour battery banks so the trickle charge of the wind turbine could be adequately absorbed. The AIR Breeze’s charge controller periodically stops charging, reads the battery voltage, compares it to the voltage setting and if the battery is charged, it completely shuts off all current going to the battery. This function is performed within a few milliseconds. The closer the battery is to reaching its full state of charge, the more often the AIR Breeze’s circuit repeats this action. This means any size battery bank from 25 to 25,000 amp hours or higher can be charged safely. When the battery has reached its charged state, the AIR Breeze will slow to an almost complete stop. Only when the battery has dropped below its voltage set point will it start-up and resume charging.
*Small wind electric systems can deliver serious energy. This is just one lesson people are learning all around the world. From remote homes and cabins to rural communications towers and monitoring stations, people are using small wind system to generate inexpensive energy, right where it's needed. And for a great many of these people, the system of choice is Southwest Windpower's Air generator.
Today, Air Breeze, the new generation of the world's best-selling small wind generator, powers countless lights, radios, computers, tools and appliances. It is also used widely to complement solar PV systems. Air Breeze is a perfect choice for hybrid wind/solar systems that provide you with the most reliable year-round energy supply.
The AIR Breeze is an ideal product for the person that needs a little power for basic appliances such as TV, radio and a few lights.
* Remote Cabins
* Telecommunication Towers
* The Developing World
*Monitoring Stations
Southwest Windpower is committed to continuous improvement on our products. Since the AIR line of products was introduced in 1995, we have made vast improvements in the line. This sheet outlines the improvements made to the Air Breeze from the Air X.
New Blade Design - With 30% more area, the wider airfoil provides lower startup, improved overall performance and greater durability. The new airfoil design now includes a boundary layer disruptor or “trips” for contributing to quieter operation.
New Controller - Improved Electronic Stall Control reduces shutdowns in high winds. Improved power tracking maximizes energy production at all wind speeds. More robust FET (Field Effect Transistors).
Improved Blade Assembly - Blades easily lock into the hub with a single fastener for each blade, for quick, fool-proof attachment. Innovative new blade hub increases the strength and safety of Air Breeze without adding any additional weight or materials. Nosecone snaps in tightly for secure operation.
In third-party sound testing, Air Breeze was found to emit the same sound levels as background sounds (wind and surrounding ambient noises).
Rather than focusing on Watt ratings, Southwest Windpower is moving more towards around ENERGY output of products, such as kWh output, as this is how we use energy in everyday life. The measurements above show how the Air Breeze has improved outputs to the Air X, especially in lower wind speed. In higher winds, the measurements are almost the same.
After the installation of the Wind Turbine, the wind will cause it to start spinning, from there it will send the energy from the wind which converted by the Air Breeze into usable energy, it will pass though your disconnect switch and fuse, the DC power is provided to work with your battery charging renewable energy system. Also the Air Breeze can feed into the same battery bank as your solar array. From there the Clean energy, reliable energy is provided to your home, sailboat or other application.
Features Unprecedented 3-YEAR WARRANTY
Durable composite blades
Microprocessor-based smart internal regulator with peak power tracking
Aircraft quality aluminum alloy castings
Exclusive brush-less neodymium cubic curve alternator
Sophisticated internal battery charge regulator
Maintenance-free - Only two moving parts
Exclusive Auto-brake-feature that slows the AIR to a silent spin when the batteries are charged thus extending bearing life and reducing noise.
Rotor Diameter: 46" (1.14 meters)
Weight: 13 lbs (6 kg)
Start up wind speed: 6 mph (2.68 m/s)
Voltage: 12 & 24 VDC
Output: 200 watts at 28 mph (12.5 m/s)
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