Whisper 500
Serious power from a medium size small wind turbine.
The Whisper 500 can produce enough energy to
power an entire home. Formerly the Whisper 175, the Whisper 500 was
completely redesigned in 2004 to work in harsh high wind environments.
The Whisper 500 is a two bladed fiberglass reinforced blade and
incorporates the patented side furling design that optimizes output at
any wind speed. Assuming a 12 mph (5.4 m/s) wind, a Whisper 500 will
produce as much as 500 kWh per month. That is enough energy to power
the average California home.
Whisper Controller
Unlike many other small wind systems,
the Whisper 500 ships with a controller that includes a diversion load
to ensure quiet safe operation of your wind turbine when the batteries
are charged.
It installs in minutes and it
protects both your wind turbine and battery. The Whisper controller
fits easily inside your battery room. Add the optional LCD display and
you will instantly receive real time data on the performance of your
Whisper 500.
The
display can be mounted on the controller or up to 1000 feet (300
meters) away letting you know what is happening. You can even add an
anemometer to your controller and now you can measure wind speed and
compare it to the output to make sure you are getting the most from
your Whisper 500.
The Whisper 500 is NOT
for the novice. Installation of the turbine requires concrete
foundations and at times a crane to lift the wind turbine into place.
Solar and wind work together
Solar and wind resources often compliment each
other. Generally when it is sunny it is calm and when it is cloudy it
is windy. This complimentary effect is even greater during seasonal
changes. During the winter and spring when the sun is at its least
exposure, the wind is at it highest. A Whisper 500 during these periods
is essential to keep your batteries charged and your lights on.
Maximum output in any wind
Exclusive
to the Whisper, the side-furling Angle-Governor protects the turbine in
high winds by turning the alternator and blades out of the wind,
reducing turbine exposure. Unlike other wind turbines that lose as much
as 80% of their output when furled, the Angle-Governor allows the
Whisper to achieve maximum output in any wind.
