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Starboard Tack

(11,181 posts) Thu Dec 22, 2011, 07:10 PM Dec 2011

Does anyone have a wind generator?

I'm looking to supplement our solar output, especially during the shorter days of winter, like right now, and cloudy days and of course night time.
During the summer months our solar panels provide 90+% of our electrical needs, but right now we're running our diesel generator 2-3 hours a day (approx. 1 gallon/day of fuel).
Looking for a small generator, because we live on a boat. Quiet as possible and efficient in low winds would be preferable.

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Motown_Johnny

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Mon Apr 30, 2012, 10:06 AM

Apr 2012

not that I can be of much help but I have a similar interest

Here is one page I ran across that might help point you in the right direction, if nothing else the "Wind Power For Dummies" book couldn't be a total loss (could it?).

http://www.canadianwind.e-earth.ca/

None of the links I clicked on for products worked but there is stuff on eBay.

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