How Do Wind Turbines Work?
Wind turbines work by turning kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical energy, which is then converted into electricity. When the wind is strong enough the blades of the wind generator spin which is connected to a shaft. This shaft then turns the altenator which creates electricity. The wind generator is pointed into the wind by the tail (or wind vane). This energy is then stored in batteries to power appliances or it can be put back into the grid. Wind power is one of the cheapest per watt renewable energies available.
What Wind Turbines Do Todae Offer?
We offer a range of small scale wind turbines to suit all needs and budgets. Whether you are looking for a 200w generator to power your shed or a 3.5Kw generator to power your whole house, we can tailor a solution to suit you. We have a variety of wind turbines from the best brands - Southwest Wind Power, Whisper, Air X, AmpAir and EnviroWind. We are able to tailor battery bank wind power systems or grid connect wind power systems. Our wind turbines comes in a variety of voltages - 12v, 24v, 36v and 48v. Check out thsi video of one of our wind turbines in action!
Featured Wind Turbines
Components of a Wind Generator System:
The components you need for a wind power system will differ if you want a battery bank system or a grid connect system. A wind power system is made up of 4 main components. For more information please click on the links below:
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Wind Generators
We have a variety of wind generators to suit all different needs. We are not brand specific in our wind generators and we usemost major brands including Air-X, AmpAir and Whisper. All our wind generators come with warranty's upto 5 years and are of the highest quality. Most wind generators come with built in regulation or charge controllers. All of our generators come with controllers or have built in regulation. We are happy to chat with you about which wind generator is best for you.
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Inverter
Inverters convert the power your wind generator produces into mains voltage (240V) so it can be used by your appliances. The inverter will direct the wind energy to your appliances (e.g. TV or fridge) if they are on, or otherwise it will send it to the grid for someone else to use (if you have a grid connect system). Most wind generators need low star-up voltage inverters and for this reason there are not many alternatives available.
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Deep Cycle Batteries
Batteries are a essential part to any wind power system. Deep cycle batteries store the electricity so it can be used at any time by your appliances. We have a variety of different types of batteries as well as different brands available. If you don't see the type of battery you need on our site, as us as we have others in stock. |
Why Choose Wind Power?
Wind turbines provide far, far more power per dollar - provided you have wind. Most places however have some wind over a 24 hour period. Wind turbines are relatively easy to install and can help reduce your impact on the environment and reduce your carbon emissions. Wind turbines are a great way to create clean and reliable renewable energy. Check out our range of wind turbines.
How Do I Know If My House Is Suited To Wind Power?
We have a range of accessories that can help you analyse whether your house is suited for wind power including weather stations, anemometers, blades and charge controllers. Check them out:
Benefits Of Wind Turbines:
- Generating your own electricity will help reduce your electricity bill, saving your money
- Produce clean electricity and reduce the impact of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Add value to your home
- Helps to meet energy requirements for new homes (eg. NSW BASIX, 5 star rating systems)
- Once the system has been purchased, electricity is generated from a ‘free’ resource - wind
- Wind power can supplement or provide all your electricity consumption.
- Ideal power solution for regional areas where mains power is expensive and not reliable.
If you would like more information please feel free to email us or call us on 1300 138 483 and ask us any questions! Our friendly staff will happily answer any question you may have.
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