Remote Homes and Cabins
The Air Breeze is designed to make it simple for the user to site and install. 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. The Air Breeze charge batteries with an output of 30kWh a month in an average wind condition of 12 MPH.
Sailboats
The Air Breeze Marine was 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
Telecommunications
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.
Off-Shore Platforms
The Air Breeze is 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.
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. The Air breeze can charge battery banks perform beautifully in this application.
Monitoring Sites
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.