Wind Generator - Revision history

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‎WindGen - Images for consumer turbines w/ ebay links

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==Wind Generator==

Things to think about:
* Great when combined with solar. Wind can blow at night!
* Obviously, wind is needed..
* On the other end of the spectrum, too much wind can tear a unit apart. A unit may need to be taken down if gale force winds or stronger are expected. Be aware of the limits of any unit you invest in!
* Can easily use a DC motor. (easier setup, but will most likely be a brushed motor. This means after so many rotations, the brushes will need to be changed. This applies to any/all DC brushed motors, however in this use-case of energy generation, one needs to be aware of this consumable part!)

===Common units available for home use===

Smaller turbines can be acquired below the $1,000 mark that are capable of producing 300w~900W (at 12v-24v).

[http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12V-300W-Vertical-Spiral-Wind-Power-Turbine-Generator-with-Charge-Controller/263181916763 Vertical spiral soft fin design]

[http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-400W-Wind-Turbine-Generator-24-V-3-Blade-Power-Supply-Charge-Controller-US-/192265145873 400w/12v traditional design]

[http://www.ebay.com/itm/300W-12V-5-Blades-Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine-Generators-VAWT-Charge-Controller-/272866697051 300w flag-pole turbine]

[http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-12-Volt-Wind-Turbine-Kit-Portable-or-Stationary-w-battery-small-Made-in-USA-/192263520558 Small 12v pipe-mount turbine]

[http://www.ebay.com/itm/282488024991 Micro-turbine for small toy motor]

===Micro Wind Farm===
any real-world examples of chaining the smaller home units?
TODO: chaining toy turbines for small-battery charging.

[[Category:Energy]]

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	* [https://www.leadingedgepower.com/shop/products/wind-turbines/le-v150-vertical-axis-turbine-1121392.html LE-V150]		* [https://www.leadingedgepower.com/shop/products/wind-turbines/le-v150-vertical-axis-turbine-1121392.html LE-V150]
		+	** As written up [https://www.leadingedgepower.com/shop/blog/radio-repeater-powered-by-le-1269846.html here],
		+	** This model is built to survive 80mph winds
		+	** There is also an "LE-V150 Extreme" model that is built to function down to -40'C
	* Charge Controller: DL-300 or Tristar 45A		* Charge Controller: DL-300 or Tristar 45A

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 |}
 ==Charge Controllers==
 ===Micro Wind Farm===

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 Smaller turbines can be acquired below the $1,000 mark that are capable of producing 300w~900W (at 12v-24v).
-{| class="wikitable"
+{|
 |-
 | [[File:Windgen_300w_vert_1.jpg|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12V-300W-Vertical-Spiral-Wind-Power-Turbine-Generator-with-Charge-Controller/263181916763 Vertical spiral soft fin design]]]
 | [[File:Windgen_400w_threeblade.jpg|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-400W-Wind-Turbine-Generator-24-V-3-Blade-Power-Supply-Charge-Controller-US-/192265145873 400w/12v traditional design]]]
 | [[File:Windgen_300w_round_fiveblade.jpg|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/300W-12V-5-Blades-Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine-Generators-VAWT-Charge-Controller-/272866697051 300w flag-pole turbine]]]
 | [[File:Windgen_CuttingEdge_12v_pipemounted.png|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-12-Volt-Wind-Turbine-Kit-Portable-or-Stationary-w-battery-small-Made-in-USA-/192263520558 Small 12v pipe-mount turbine]]]
 | [[File:Windgen_toy.jpg|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/282488024991 Micro-turbine for small toy motor]]]
 |}
+==Charge Controllers==
 ===Micro Wind Farm===

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 | [[File:Windgen_300w_round_fiveblade.jpg|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/300W-12V-5-Blades-Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine-Generators-VAWT-Charge-Controller-/272866697051 300w flag-pole turbine]]]
 | [[File:Windgen_CuttingEdge_12v_pipemounted.png|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-12-Volt-Wind-Turbine-Kit-Portable-or-Stationary-w-battery-small-Made-in-USA-/192263520558 Small 12v pipe-mount turbine]]]
-| [http://www.ebay.com/itm/282488024991 Micro-turbine for small toy motor]
+| [[File:Windgen_toy.jpg|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/282488024991 Micro-turbine for small toy motor]]]
 |-

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 | [[File:Windgen_400w_threeblade.jpg|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-400W-Wind-Turbine-Generator-24-V-3-Blade-Power-Supply-Charge-Controller-US-/192265145873 400w/12v traditional design]]]
 | [[File:Windgen_300w_round_fiveblade.jpg|240|thumb|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/300W-12V-5-Blades-Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine-Generators-VAWT-Charge-Controller-/272866697051 300w flag-pole turbine]]]
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-[http://www.ebay.com/itm/282488024991 Micro-turbine for small toy motor]

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 * On the other end of the spectrum, too much wind can tear a unit apart. A unit may need to be taken down if gale force winds or stronger are expected. Be aware of the limits of any unit you invest in!
 * Can easily use a DC motor. (easier setup, but will most likely be a brushed motor. This means after so many rotations, the brushes will need to be changed. This applies to any/all DC brushed motors, however in this use-case of energy generation, one needs to be aware of this consumable part!)
 ===Common units available for home use===