EZ Tower
TM
Owner’s Manual, Rev A 11
IMPORTANT: Another important element to
maximize performance of your wind turbine is
average wind speed.
Surface Roughness
Rough ground is land covered with small bushes, trees or other
obstructions. Smooth land is an area covered only by grass or earth.
• The smoother the ground, the less the friction.
• The rougher the ground the greater the friction, thereby requiring
the tower to be higher.
Wind Speed
Your wind turbine will produce energy when there is wind. Your solar panel
will produce energy when the solar is plentiful. This is typical of seasonal
changes. When it is sunny it is calm; when it is cloudy it is windy.
For your wind turbine to produce energy, average wind speed at your
site should be at least 8 mph:
8 miles/hour = 3.6 meters/second
If winds in your area are less than 8 mph, it is recommended that you install
a Photovoltaic (PV) system next to your wind turbine creating a hybrid
renewable energy system.
IMPORTANT: It is important to locate your wind turbine in
an area with as smooth a surface as possible.
Topography
If your location is basically flat, topography is not in issue when deciding
where to place your wind turbine.
There are circumstances where the highest land available may not be the
best place for your wind turbine. Highest land nearby may be awkward to
get to, may be too far away from where you need the power, or may expose
your wind turbine to potentially damaging turbulent conditions.
TIP: Place your tower on the highest land practical.
Barriers
Barriers (buildings, trees, etc. that impede flow of wind) produce wakes that
may extend far downwind of the barrier and to a height considerably above
the barrier. These wakes are areas of decreased wind speed and can
cause potentially damaging turbulence. Barriers near the wind turbine
will affect its performance.
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