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Skystream 3.7â„¢
Features:
Skystream 3.7 is the first wind-powered, gridconnected Residential Power Appliance that produces electricity for less than the retail rate of many utilities. Since everything is built in and there are no significant maintenance costs, once your Skystream is operating and the wind is blowing, you’ll see an immediate reduction in electricity costs.
System includes:
At least 10 mph (4.5 m/s) average wind speed. Best results at 12 mph (5.4 m/s) or more*.
Your property is at least 0.5 acre (0.2 hectare) and has unobstructed views.
The local zoning allows a structure that is at least 42 ft (13 m) tall.
Your local utility has an existing interconnection agreement for homeowners.
Technical Information:
Model: Skystream 3.7
Rated Capacity: 1.9 kW continuous output; 2.6 kW peak.
Weight: 170 lbs / 77 kg.
Rotor Diameter: 12 ft / 3.72 m Swept Area: 115.7 ft2 / 10.87 m2.
Type: Downwind rotor with stall regulation control.
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise looking upwind.
Blade Material: Fiberglass reinforced composite Number of Blades: 3 Rated Speed: 50-325 rpm Tip Speed: 213 ft/s / 66 m/s.
Alternator: Slotless permanent magnet brushless Yaw Control: Passive.
Grid Feeding: Southwest Windpower inverter 120/240 VAC 50-60 Hz.
Braking System: Electronic stall regulation with redundant relay switch control.
Cut-in Wind Speed: 8 mph / 3.5 m/s Rated Wind Speed: 20 mph / 9 m/s
User Control: Wireless 2-way interface remote system.
Survival Wind Speed: 140 mph / 63 m/s Sound: 45 decibels @ 40 ft / 12 m.