I’m starting to think about diversifying my energy prodution. I have a solar panel array (5kWp) on the roof for a year now. I see that adding more panels does not make much sense as the production in summer as is is already hard to consume it all, and in winter the production is rather symbolic while consumption is through the roof.

So I thought of looking into wind turbines. There is plenty of wind the whole year where I live. But, rather then buying a big 5kW turbine which is quite expensive on its own (plus a pole and all the other stuff) I thought, how about using multiple small turbines (up to 1kW) connected together, similar to how solar panels are. Either into one inverter or using microinverters. Does anyone have any interesting links to follow or some experience in similar setups?

  • muppeth@scribe.disroot.orgOP
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    11 months ago

    Thanks for the info and a link to the atlas. looks like in my area the result is: Data for 10% windiest areas 145 W/m² 4.81 m/s Height: 10m

    Though not sure I understand the site so will need to read about it more. Thanks for the info about Piggott turbine. I will look into it. I rather DIY something the buy some cheap stuff that does not work.