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Welcome to Linda and Terry Wolff’s
2012 Solar Products Catalog

Specializing in Sustainable Solar and Wind Energy Products to Brighten your Life!

2011 © This site is maintained by Terry R. Wolff

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Wind Energy

"DO I HAVE A GOOD SITE FOR WIND POWER?"

Wind powered battery charging systems can be cost-effective if the average wind speed is nine miles per hour (mph) or more at the location of the wind generator. If you are using wind in combination with photovoltaic power, it may be cost effective if good wind is available only during part of the year. When the wind speed doubles, the power delivered is eight times as great . Most wind generators are designed to deliver maximum power at a wind speed of 30 mph. At 15 mph, they will deliver about 1/8 their rated power. A wind generator should be mounted at least 20 feet higher than any obstruction within 300 feet to avoid turbulence. The power output of a wind generator will decrease roughly 3% for every 1000 feet of elevation.

Applications for small wind turbines

●	Remote Homes and Cabins

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Sailboats

●	Water Pumping

●	Telecommunications

●	Off Shore Platforms

●	Cathodic Protection

●	Remote Monitoring Sites

Small Wind Turbines for Remote Homes and Cabins

More than 100,000 small wind turbines are used on remote homes and cabins around the world. Whether your remote home is for a weekend get-away or you live there full time, We offer wind turbine to match your energy needs. Best of all, our products are designed to make it simple for the user to site and install.

Battery-charging system with wind-solar hybrid

Small wind and solar panels (photovoltaic) are often seen as complimentary technology as both are used together as a hybrid system to offset the variability of sun and wind resources.

Is a wind turbine right for me?

If you have a wind resource greater than 8mph (4 m/s) and your area is free from obstacles then a wind generator will likely be a good match. It is that easy! An important reason to have a wind turbine is because of the seasonal variations of your solar and wind resources. A hybrid system that uses both solar photovoltaic panels and a wind turbine will make the perfect compliment that provides minimal interruptions in power. Depending on your energy consumption and wind speed, the chart below will help you decide which turbine best fits your needs.

Small Wind Turbines for Sailboats
Air Breeze Marine and Air X Marine

When sailing the world, a wind generator is a critical component for the serious cruiser. Because of its compact size and high output, the AIR is the best solution to your energy needs. Used by thousands, the Air X and Air Breeze marine have become the most popular small wind turbines on the market today. Today’s sailboats are very sophisticated and packed with power-hungry technology which are vital for a safe cruise. Trusted by sailors everywhere and supported by West Marine and a global distribution network, you will find the AIR the best product on the market.

Is the Air Marine Right For You?

The Air X and Air Breeze were specifically designed for the cruiser. It is an easy to install, easy to maintain wind turbine and will provide years of maintenance free service. It is designed for 20-45’ boats and can be mounted on the stern with an optional tower kit or on a mizzen mast as shown in one of the pictures above.

Small Wind Turbines for Water Pumping

An all new technology for water pumping: In partnership with Grundfos International, the SQ Flex technology is leading the industry in wind/Solar – electric water pumping. Rather than the traditional mechanical windmill, wind/solar electric systems can provide water at any time.

Is a Wind//Electric Water Pumping System Right for You?

Wind electric water pumping systems are excellent for replacement of mechanical wind systems or new installations. The proven reliability of the system along with world wide service and sales offices make this technology the right choice. There are a number of models available for various outputs and well (bore hole) depths.

Small Wind Turbines for Telecommunications

Southwest Windpower products are the most widely used wind turbines for remote telecommunication sites. Whether you need just a few watt-hours per day or a lot more, we have a product for your needs. You can save thousands of dollars per year of generator run time with the installation of just one wind turbine on your site. Best yet, our Air Industrial can be installed in just a few hours with no additional tower.

How Can a Small Wind Turbine Help Me?

If your remote site uses a battery bank of any voltage configuration and is charged by a generator, PV panels or both; and you have a 9 mph (4.5 m/s) wind resource or better, then a small wind system will work. Using an existing communications tower, you can install and Air Industrial off the side using available hardware and connect the turbine directly to your batteries. It is that simple. Every time the wind blows, it reduces the run time on your gas generator saving you hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year in fuel costs. Need something larger? Look at the chart below to get a sense of which machines we suggest for your application.

Recommended Products for Monitoring Signaling Sites

This chart depicts the estimated kWh production of each wind turbine. Depending on your location, performance may vary.

Wind (MPH)	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Air Industrial	4	8	12	18	24	30	37	43	48	53
Whisper 100	25	37	53	71	91	114	138	162	187	212
Whisper 500	124	192	274	266	464	567	670	771	868	958

Small Wind Turbines for Off Shore Platforms

Close to 500 oil platforms located in the Gulf of Mexico use both small wind and photovoltaics panels to provide power for SCADA systems and/or platform lighting. Because of the product reliability, companies from Exxon/Mobil to Kerr-McGee exclusively use Southwest Windpower’s small wind generators for providing power on their offshore platforms. Rather than consuming oil with thermal electric generators, these companies and others have found it more cost effective to use renewable energy. Furthermore, small wind has become a standard on these platforms as it offers greater system reliability and a reduced photovoltaic footprint on the platform. This reduces the wind loading on the structure.

Can Small Wind Work for You?

Small wind systems are extremely effective for providing small amounts of power on platforms even in volatile environments. Special explosion resistant diversion loads safely dissipate any extra energy not used on the platform. The AIR-Industrial uses a sealed alternator design that is free from potential arcing. Furthermore, the turbine’s cast aluminum frame and powder-coated body make it resistant to the corrosive elements. Larger wind turbines with higher output are also available. We recommend three different models depending on your energy needs. For volatile environments, we only recommend the AIR-Industrial.

Recommended Products for Monitoring Signaling Sites

This chart depicts the estimated kWh production of each wind turbine. Depending on your location, performance may vary

Wind (MPH)	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Air Industrial	4	8	12	18	24	30	37	43	48	53
Whisper 100	25	37	53	71	91	114	138	162	187	212
Whisper 500	124	192	274	266	464	567	670	771	868	958

Small Wind Turbines for Cathodic Protection

Cathodic protection is a method of preventing corrosion of metal pipes, industrial systems or other infrastructure that is submerged in water or buried in the earth. Corrosion is prevented by running a low-voltage electric current to the metal (cathode) that needs protection. Windpower-charged battery banks perform beautifully in this application.

Wind turbines are used to power cathodic protection systems for submerged marine platforms, oil and natural gas pipelines, oil and natural gas wells and tank bottoms throughout the world.

Small Wind Turbines for Remote Monitoring Sites

A rapidly growing application for small wind is its use on monitoring and signaling sites. The advancement of technology through satellite communications and lower power consumption of ground based systems has made monitoring sites practical. Likewise, small wind technology has also progressed. Today’s small wind turbines are very low cost, high output, reliable and easy to install. The United States to the Dutch governments, Greenpeace, NASA, United States Geological Survey and NOAA are just a few of the organizations that use thousands of Air and Whisper wind turbines for monitoring sites around the world.

Can Small Wind Work for You?

Small wind systems are extremely effective for providing small amounts of power for monitoring sites. Southwest Windpower’s turbines are easy to transport and install and can be used on a variety of structures. If you have a wind resource greater than 8 mph (4 m/s) and your area is free from obstacles then a wind generator will likely be a good match.
An important reason to have a wind turbine in your system is the seasonal variations of your solar and wind resources. A hybrid system that uses both solar photovoltaic panels and a wind turbine will make the perfect compliment that provides minimal interruptions in power. Depending on your energy consumption and wind speed, the chart below will help you decide which turbine best fits your needs.

Recommended Products for Monitoring Signaling Sites

This chart depicts the estimated kWh production of each wind turbine. Depending on your location, performance may vary. Southwest Windpower recommends Air X, Air Breeze, Whisper 100 or Whisper 200 turbines, depending on the needs of the site.

Wind (MPH)	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Air Industrial	4	8	12	18	24	30	37	43	48	53
Whisper 100	25	37	53	71	91	114	138	162	187	212
Whisper 500	124	192	274	266	464	567	670	771	868	958

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