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the westwind 5.5kw wind turbine 
This is an independent review we have compiled for your reference. Feel free to add your comments or experiences at the bottom of the page.
The Westwind 5.5kW Wind Turbine

Westwind's 5kW turbine can be mounted on a guyed or free standing tower. Designed for domestic or small establishment use.

 


westwind 5.5 power output curve

The graph below shows the typical power produced (in Watts) for the Westwind 5.5 at different wind speeds. The available output information for the Westwind series is limited to 17m/s so to produce a more complete graph we have extrapolated the last few values.

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wind turbine blade diameterBlade diameter is an important thing to look at when comparing turbines, since it affects how much power can be captured from the wind. This turbine has a blade diameter of 5.10 metres.

wind turbine anemometerHow windy? If you are thinking of buying a Westwind 5.5, we'd advise measuring your wind resource first. Not just because we sell anemometers but it means you will have a much better idea of how much power you might generate.

UK grants available?

No

available voltages

48 Volt • 120 Volt

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