Wind turbine for charging batteries.

gdayjr · Senior Member

Wind turbine for charging batteries.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

I think you might have a weight problem lugging one of these bad boys around though, Graham.

That said, I have spoken to a couple of people that did actually try a much smaller version. they were like what can be seen on some small boats that people live in. No luck was had and more trouble than worth. They stayed with the solar panels on the roof.

I did many moons back know a family on the Mornington Peninsula Vic that had a small Wind Turbine in their back yard. Probably about 6 or 7 mts high and that worked reasonably well but still needed to 'on the grid'.

-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 2nd of December 2022 10:58:57 AM

TimTim · Senior Member

No, but after reading quite a bit on the subject, with the cost involved and the poor output it is better to stick with solar panels.

Whenarewethere · Guru

Recently I read a long article about them. Firstly moving parts. You have to spend a lot on a tall structure, the taller the better, to reach better quality wind. Low speed wind is obviously no good, too higher speed wind there are a lot of different issues.

You can buy a lot of solar instead of a wind set up & with a lot less issues.

Whenarewethere · Guru

Dougwe wrote:
That said, I have spoken to a couple of people that did actually try a much smaller version. they were like what can be seen on some small boats that people live in. No luck was had and more trouble than worth. They stayed with the solar panels on the roof.

We look at about 200 yachts moored on harbour moorings. There is only 1 yacht left with a wind turbine & that yacht also has a lot of solar as well. Once upon a time there were a handful of yachts with turbines but now they are all using solar.

Bobdown · Guru

gdayjr wrote:
Anyone using a wind turbine to compliment solar charging for house batteries?

Have seen a few on long term campers at Fitzgerald Bay, SA. Good at night and windy coastal areas, but not sure how noisy they are.

Cheers Bob

woolman · Guru

Only problems with wind turbine is too expensive for less than half he power of a solar panel

Neil

shakey55 · Senior Member

The average wind speed in Australia being 12 - 18 kph then although a good idea, not really an option

Whenarewethere · Guru

shakey55 wrote:
The average wind speed in Australia being 12 - 18 kph then although a good idea, not really an option

At what height above the ground?

We don't have a lot of wind but a pleasant breeze at 30 metres elevation today looking at New Zealand, allowing for the Earth's curvature. Not at lot in the way.

The turbine on the yacht which gets the same wind from New Zealand is more or less standing still.

I was looking at the model Whitworth Marine sell, at least they supply some technical data, price is frightening, but I think it will give you some benchmark technical starting points.

My back of the envelope calcs, spend the money on more solar, MPPT, bigger battery & better cables.

Cupie · Guru

Have you looked at the 'Tulip' types. Here's a link to a Chinese mob. If you are in to Chinese Tech.

China 400w 1000w Tulip Wind Turbine Generator For Home Use factory and suppliers | Flyt (flytpower.com)

Then there's this article on the subject

Dutch embrace new tulip-shaped wind turbine design (voltafuturepositive.com)