Telecommunications
The Most-Used Wind Turbines for Telecommunication Sites
No matter how much or how little energy your site requires, we have a small wind turbine to match your needs. Installing just one Southwest Windpower turbine on your site can save thousands of dollars per year of generator run-time. And our AIR wind generator can be installed in just a few hours without a tower.
How Can a Small Wind Turbine Help on Your Site?
If your remote site has an average 9 mph (4 m/s) wind resource or better (whether the site is grid-connected or off-grid with a battery bank), a small wind system will work.
Every time the wind blows, an AIR wind turbine reduces the run time on your gas generator, saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year in fuel costs.
It’s easy to install, too. The AIR can be attached to the side of an existing communications tower using available hardware, then connected directly to your batteries.
See the chart below to determine whether our AIR fits your needs, or if you require something larger such as our Whisper or Skystream 3.7 turbines.
Recommended Products for Telecommunications
The chart below shows the estimated kilowatt hours a month produced by each wind turbine. Your turbine’s performance may vary depending on its location.
| Wind (MPH) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind (m/s) | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| AIR | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 37 | 43 | 48 | 53 |
| Whisper 100 | 25 | 37 | 53 | 71 | 91 | 114 | 138 | 162 | 187 | 212 |
| Whisper 500 | 124 | 194 | 274 | 366 | 464 | 567 | 670 | 771 | 868 | 958 |
| Skystream 3.7 | 80 | 105 | 175 | 230 | 300 | 400 | 450 | 495 | 560 | 585 |
How to Purchase a Wind Turbine.
Wind turbines can be purchased directly from an authorized Southwest Windpower dealer.
We can help you design a system uniquely suited to your needs. To get started, contact a Southwest Windpower representative at (928) 779-9463.
Recommended Products
Skystream 3.7
The first compact, user-friendly, all-inclusive wind generator to hit the market. This tried-and-true turbine can reduce your consumption from the grid by up to 400 kilowatt hours per month in a 12 mph wind.View Product
Whisper 100
Ideal for moderate to high winds, the Whisper 100 produces approximately 100 kilowatt hours a month in an average 12 mph (5.4 m/s) wind. It's also one of the quietest wind turbines ever tested.View Product »
Whisper 500
The high-performance Whisper 500 can produce as much as 500 kilowatt hours a month in an average 12 mph (5.4 m/s) wind, comparable to the needs of a typical off-grid home.View Product »
AIR Breeze
AIR Breeze produces maximum energy in lower winds and is so quiet that it blends into background sounds such as wind.* It produces up to 38 kilowatt hours a month in an average 12 mph (5.4 m/s) wind.View Product »
AIR X
When basic generation is all you need, AIR X provides the ideal energy solution, especially in harsh, gusty wind conditions. Suitable for remote cabins, telecommunication towers or monitoring stations.View Product »
