Windsave 1000
Windsave 1000
Find out more about the Windsave 1000 system
windWindsave small wind turbine generating systems are also known as Small Scale Embedded Generators (SSEGs). The Windsave
wind turbine generates electricity which is then
plugged in to the building's ring main supply suitable for UK 230 Volt AC 50 Hz applications. Pictured below is the electronic conditioning system which
cleans the generated electricity so that it can be used in the home.
Small
wind turbine generator systems such as the Windsave 1000 are designed to be installed on homes and so are designed to generate minimal vibrations and noise. The Windsave 1000 nominally generates 1kW at 12 metres per second wind (27mph), and starts generating power as soon as the wind is over 4 metres per second. Turbulent wind and lower wind speeds result in far lower power outputs.
What makes the Windsave product so
user friendly is that the
wind energy generated can be plugged directly into the mains system with a standard 13A plug - therefore there are no batteries to maintain or house. However, any energy generated that is not used is lost and not stored for later use. It really is a case of use it or lose it.
Buying the Windsave 1000
Currently (19th December 2006), the total installed cost of the
Windsave 1000 (WS1000) system is £1595 plus 5% VAT subject to survey direct from the manufacturer, or
£1498 all inclusive from
B and Q.
Grants are available from the DTI's
Low Carbon Buildings Programme which may save customers from 30-50% off the installed cost of the system. However, even with a grant, it is highly unlikely that the Windsave 1000 will pay for itself in under a decade, and when you factor in maintenance and other costs, it may never pay for itself during its
25 year design lifetime. This sadly is one of the main disadvantages of this type of
Roof-mounted Wind Turbine Generator with no battery storage of unused electricity.
Therefore, if you want to cut down on your
carbon dioxide emissions, you have £1,000 burning a hole in your pocket, and you want an easy hands-off way into the world of renewable energy, consider investing in a Windsave 1000.
It is worth remembering though that the vast majority of people could easily
cut their household electricity usage by a quarter (as promised by Windsave) with a few
energy efficicient lightbulbs, a bit more
insulation, and by not leaving devices on standby!
Consider also the following
wind turbine generators:
Futurenergy 1kW Wind Turbine
600W Grid Tied Wind Turbine
D400 StealthGen Wind Turbine
Proven WT2500 Wind Turbine
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