Ampair 600, Ampair 300, and Ampair 100 micro wind turbine
Ampair microwind turbines can be used as part of a power generation system for either charging DC batteries or connecting to an AC system. Although Ampair only manufacture microwind turbines of 100 watts, 300 watts, or 600 watts rated output it is possible to install them in arrays to create a small wind farm. Many architects and town planners are now seriously considering schemes using one hundred or more of our turbines. Micro wind turbines can be installed as part of a scheme which includes solar panels and other renewable energy sources. In all cases it is reassuring to know that Ampair wind turbines are renowned worldwide for their high quality, robust build, reliability, and quietness making them the turbine of choice for the harshest of conditions.
In a battery charging situation the components of a micro wind energy generating system are the microwind turbine itself; the mounting system; the rectifier and the charge controller; some system protection (such as fuses); any metering required; and the batteries. Loads on the batteries may consist of 12 volt, 24 volt, or 48 volt direct current (DC) equipment or alternatively a DC to AC inverter will be installed so that alternating current (AC) equipment can be supplied. The inverter can be selected to supply AC equipment of 110 volt or 220 volt, and 50 Hz or 60 Hz as appropriate for your country. Battery charging situations are typical in yachts, remote homes, and scientific monitoring stations. In many of these the wind turbine may be the only source of power.
In a system that is connected to an AC grid such as is normally the case with a domestic residence, or commercial property the micro wind system is intended to reduce the amount of energy that is drawn from the grid. Many clients ideal is that the amount of energy that is generated from renewable sources such as the wind should approximately match the base load of the site so that energy from the electricity grid is only called upon to supplement the locally generated energy during periods of peak demand. These systems are often called "grid-tied" or "grid-connected" and the components of a micro wind energy generating system in these circumstances are the microwind turbine itself; the mounting system; some system protection (such as fuses); any metering required; and a grid tied inverter.
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In a battery charging situation the components of a micro wind energy generating system are the microwind turbine itself; the mounting system; the rectifier and the charge controller; some system protection (such as fuses); any metering required; and the batteries. Loads on the batteries may consist of 12 volt, 24 volt, or 48 volt direct current (DC) equipment or alternatively a DC to AC inverter will be installed so that alternating current (AC) equipment can be supplied. The inverter can be selected to supply AC equipment of 110 volt or 220 volt, and 50 Hz or 60 Hz as appropriate for your country. Battery charging situations are typical in yachts, remote homes, and scientific monitoring stations. In many of these the wind turbine may be the only source of power.