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Wind generators require | Wind generators require | ||
- | * sustained winds, which are rare where nomads choose to camp | + | * sustained winds, which are rare where nomads choose to camp. Compare manufacturer specs with [[https:// |
* high mounts, with bases on the ground or mounted to the vehicle | * high mounts, with bases on the ground or mounted to the vehicle | ||
* a way to " | * a way to " | ||
* teardown in very high winds | * teardown in very high winds | ||
+ | * money - windgens cost 3-4x more than solar for the same output rating | ||
==== tuning for wind ==== | ==== tuning for wind ==== | ||
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Generally speaking, windgens with higher max outputs have higher minimum " | Generally speaking, windgens with higher max outputs have higher minimum " | ||
+ | A rule of thumb for wind power is that flags need to be flying straight out before you can make usable power.((the rule of thumb for solar is you need to see well-defined shadows on the ground)). | ||
==== dump loads ==== | ==== dump loads ==== | ||
The easiest dump load for vandwellers is electric water heating, which [[opinion: | The easiest dump load for vandwellers is electric water heating, which [[opinion: | ||
+ | ===== recommended units ===== | ||
+ | * D400 (UK) - | ||
+ | * Superwind (Germany) - | ||
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+ | ===== further reading ===== | ||
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+ | * [[https:// |