Small Wind Turbines for Off Shore Platforms

Close to 500 oil platforms located in the Gulf of Mexico use both small wind and photovoltaics panels to provide power for SCADA systems and/or platform lighting. Because of the product reliability, companies from Exxon/Mobil to Kerr-McGee exclusively use Southwest Windpower’s small wind generators for providing power on their offshore platforms. Rather than consuming oil with thermal electric generators, these companies and others have found it more cost effective to use renewable energy. Furthermore, small wind has become a standard on these platforms as it offers greater system reliability and a reduced photovoltaic footprint on the platform. This reduces the wind loading on the structure.

Can Small Wind Work for You?

Small wind systems are extremely effective for providing small amounts of power on platforms even in volatile environments. Special explosion resistant diversion loads safely dissipate any extra energy not used on the platform. The AIR-Industrial uses a sealed alternator design that is free from potential arcing. Furthermore, the turbine’s cast aluminum frame and powder-coated body make it resistant to the corrosive elements. Larger wind turbines with higher output are also available. We recommend three different models depending on your energy needs. For volatile environments, we only recommend the AIR-Industrial.

Recommended Products for Offshore Platforms

This chart depicts the estimated kWh production of each wind turbine. Depending on your location, performance may vary

Wind (MPH)	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Air Industrial	4	8	12	18	24	30	37	43	48	53
Whisper 100	25	37	53	71	91	114	138	162	187	212
Whisper 200	47	73	103	136	171	206	241	274	306	335

Where To Buy

Visit our dealer locator for your local Southwest Windpower dealer.