Small changes in wind speed can have a dramatic effect on power produc-
tion. The siting of your wind turbine should be carefully considered. Each
installation is different and is often a compromise among tower height, dis-
tance from the battery bank, local zoning requirements and obstacles such
as buildings and trees.
In general the higher the tower, the greater the wind speed and ultimately
power production. However, towers are expensive and can easily exceed
the cost of the turbine.
The minimum recommended tower height is 25 ft (7.6 m) on open ground
or 0 ft (6 m) above
efficiency of the wind turbine
Safety must be the primary concern when selecting the mounting location. Install
Air X so there is no possibility of accidental contact with rotating blades even if it
requires installing the wind turbine in a less than ideal location. Safety has prece-
dence over efficiency.
Three - Air X Siting
WARNING:
Install Air X so there is no possibility
of accidental contact with rotating blades even if
it requires installing the wind turbine in a less than
ideal location.
30 feet (9 m)
Prevailing wind
Fig. 2 Optimal Air X location.
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obstacles within a 300 ft. (91.4 m) radius from the
tower base.
(Fig. 2)
Try to locate the wind turbine in the “cleanest” turbulent
free air as possible. Turbulence will reduce the
and may accelerate wear on rotating components.
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