wind turbine

wye
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edited November 2017 in Parts & Accessories #1

I recently passed a motorhome with a small wind turbine mounted on its roof .

As a keen Solar user does anybody have any experience of them ?

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  • richardandros
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    edited November 2017 #2

    Not in connection with caravanning etc - but shied away from them on boats because of the noise / vibration and limited output but they might have improved since then. There is also a potential issue with where they are mounted because of the danger of being hit by the blades (but on a roof should be OK).

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited November 2017 #3

    They are also quite pricey compared with solar and output is probably more variable than the steadier winds available on a mooring. Can't see them as an option myself unless you had a semi-permanent installation on a pole on a beachside seasonal.

  • ABM
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    edited November 2017 #4

    If  somebody  is  willing  to  fund  a  Trial  we  could  always  ask Malcolm .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • eurortraveller
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    edited November 2017 #5

    The faster you drive the quicker the blades turn. Free lecky.

  • ABM
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    edited November 2017 #6

    With  direct  drive  to  the  water  pump  it  could  do  away  with  fan  belts  then undecided !

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