Cost-effective wind turbines provide alternative energy source

11 July 2007 Power Electronics / Power Management

With the power generation problems our country is currently experiencing, a lot of attention is being paid to alternative energy sources. Kestrel wind turbines provide an alternative solution. A cost-effective wind turbine manufactured in South Africa for use by the individual providing solutions for current energy crises, remote locations and back-up supplies when current demands cannot be met. There are currently four models in the range for power outputs of 600, 800, 1000 and 3000 W. Designs include 3 and 6 blade versions which offer output levels between 12 and 220 V d.c. The generated energy would then be sent to a regulator in either a dump or shunt method and be stored in batteries. Full aerofoil blades allow the units to perform at maximum capacity under very light wind conditions.

For more information contact Dieter Dilchert, Solarcon, +27 (0)11 201 3200, dieter@lappcable.co.za

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