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Small Wind Turbines for Remote Monitoring Sites

A rapidly growing application for small wind is its use on monitoring and signaling sites. The advancement of technology through satellite communications and lower power consumption of ground based systems has made monitoring sites practical. Likewise, small wind technology has also progressed. Today’s small wind turbines are very low cost, high output, reliable and easy to install. The United States to the Dutch governments, Greenpeace, NASA, United States Geological Survey and NOAA are just a few of the organizations that use thousands of Air and Whisper wind turbines for monitoring sites around the world.

Can Small Wind Work for You?

Small wind systems are extremely effective for providing small amounts of power for monitoring sites. Southwest Windpower’s turbines are easy to transport and install and can be used on a variety of structures. If you have a wind resource greater than 8 mph (4 m/s) and your area is free from obstacles then a wind generator will likely be a good match.

An important reason to have a wind turbine in your system is the seasonal variations of your solar and wind resources. A hybrid system that uses both solar photovoltaic panels and a wind turbine will make the perfect compliment that provides minimal interruptions in power. Depending on your energy consumption and wind speed, the chart below will help you decide which turbine best fits your needs.

Recommended Products for Monitoring Signaling Sites

This chart depicts the estimated kWh production of each wind turbine. Depending on your location, performance may vary. Southwest Windpower recommends Air X, Air Breeze, Whisper 100 or Whisper 200 turbines, depending on the needs of the site.