About Small Wind Turbines

Humans have used wind to grind corn, pump water or drive a ship for well over a thousand years. It was not until the end of the 19th century did we begin using wind energy to produce electricity.

Today more than 50 companies around the world produce an estimated 50,000 wind generators per year.

Small wind is now used to produce electricity for a variety of applications including utility-connected homes and businesses, remote homes, water pumping, telecommunication systems, off-shore platform lighting, and more.

Typical modern battery-charging system with wind-solar hybrid

Small wind and solar panels (photovoltaic) are often seen as complimentary technology as both are used together as a hybrid system to offset the variability of sun and wind resources.

Modern uses for small wind turbines:

Southwest Windpower offers a range of small wind turbines for remote and utility-connected homes, sailboats, offshore platforms, telecom towers and more. Learn more about our Skystream 3.7, Air X, Air Breeze and Whisper small wind turbines: go to our products page.