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measure your wind speed
If you're thinking of buying a wind turbine, there's no substitute for measuring your wind speed to work out whether you have a suitable site.

measure your wind speed

If you're thinking of buying a wind turbine, there's no substitute for measuring your wind speed to work out whether you have a suitable site.

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vawt1

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.

vawt1 power output curve

The graph below shows the typical power produced (in Watts) for the VAWT1 at different wind speeds.

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wind turbine blade diameter

Blade 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 2.00 metres.

How windy? If you are thinking of buying a VAWT1, 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.

Compare this turbine with similar sized machines listed in our independent index of small wind turbines.

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