Wind Power
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Wind power can be an excellent compliment to solar power.
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If you have a large open space and suitable wind resource, wind power can generate almost twice as much energy as solar electric per investment dollar.
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Several towns on Long Island are incorporating wind energy code sections in their town code.
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Stay tuned... Lots of changes are coming to wind power!
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Eoltec Scirocco E5.6-6 - Specifications |
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| Rated
Output Power: |
6 kW at 11.5
m/s and above (useful power at electronic output) |
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| Cut
in wind speed: |
<2.7 m/s |
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| Rated
wind speed: |
11.5 m/s |
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| Survival
wind speed: |
60 m/s |
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| Rotor
diam./swept area: |
5.6 m / 24.7
m² |
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| Blades: |
2 Fiberglass
epoxy blades, aluminum root inserts |
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| Power
& Overspeed regulation: |
Full span,
centrifugal pitch control (fully sealed mechanism) |
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| Brake: |
Tower base
forced blade stall mechanism. |
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| Rotation
speed: |
80 to 245
rpm |
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| Tip
speed: |
23-70
m/s (52 mph-157 mph) |
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| Alternator: |
6.5 kW direct-drive
permanent magnet, 3-phase wild AC |
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| Weight: |
450 lbs | |
| Horizontal
thrust: |
5500 Newton
(1200 lbs) at 60 m/s (134 mph) |
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| Maintenance: |
annual inspection |
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| Warranty: |
5 years
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