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====== wind power ====== | ====== wind power ====== | ||
- | Small wind power generators (sometimes called // | + | Small wind power generators (sometimes called // |
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+ | Homesteaders can put up tall masts and boats often already have upright masts and are generally away from surface level obstructions: | ||
> On my small 37-foot monohull I have 400 watts solar and a 400 watt (theoretical) windgen.((windgen == wind generator)) From my experience in the mid/upper latitudes mostly summer months, I would say my windgen provides about 15 to 20% of my power needs, while the solar does the bulk... | > On my small 37-foot monohull I have 400 watts solar and a 400 watt (theoretical) windgen.((windgen == wind generator)) From my experience in the mid/upper latitudes mostly summer months, I would say my windgen provides about 15 to 20% of my power needs, while the solar does the bulk... | ||
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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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+ | Usable power typically starts around 10mph, where flags stand straight out. Full rating is typically achieved at 20mph+, where small trees sway and whitecaps appear on bodies of water. | ||
Generally speaking, windgens with higher max outputs have higher minimum " | Generally speaking, windgens with higher max outputs have higher minimum " | ||
+ | ==== dump loads ==== | ||
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+ | The easiest dump load for vandwellers is electric water heating, which [[opinion: | ||
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+ | ===== recommended units ===== | ||
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+ | * D400 (UK) - | ||
+ | * Superwind (Germany) - | ||
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+ | ===== further reading ===== | ||
+ | * [[https:// |