How do Wind Generators work?

Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form, such as electricity, using wind turbines.  Although the primary application of wind power today is to generate electricity, in the past wind energy has been used to propel ships, pump water or grind grain.  Wind energy as a power source is favored by many as an alternation to fossil fuels since it is plentiful, renewable clean and produces lower greenhouse gas emissions. 

The Skystream 3.7 by Southwest Wind Power is the first and only small wind turbine that will produce distributed electricity in the 11 cent per kw range over the life of the turbine.  It has the following attributes:

• All-inclusive design with inverter and controls built in
• Easily installed
• Graceful, eye-catching design
• Facility uses energy from Skystream first, then draws from grid
• Excess energy accumulates credit where net metering is available
• Low maintenance - only two moving parts
• Wireless communications for performance monitoring
• Wireless software updates
• Five-year warranty

Wind systems grid-tied products are simple and consist of the following components:

• Wind Turbine
• Tower
• Wiring and Inverter (Off-grid will also include batteries)