Has anyone uploaded a MPPT table to an Aurora PVI-6000-US-W in this group yet ? I had to make my own table for a 6 kW wind turbine and had no example to base...
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Rob Beckers
catsoft3
Jul 2, 2009 2:44 am
Hi Fonzi, We're a distributor for Power-One's Aurora inverters, and I've personally been using their wind inverters for several years now. So, please feel free...
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dougselsam
Jul 2, 2009 4:17 am
H Tammi Stoner: I have a site called http://www.whyareyousolame.com that was dedicated to vertical axis machines, especially the drag-based ones. It was in...
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lane_pilot
Jul 2, 2009 5:41 am
I have created numerous tables for the Aurora inverter for several different turbines. I use the voltage to RPM characteristics of the wind turbine (which I...
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Ian Woofenden
ianwoofenden
Jul 7, 2009 12:47 am
It's been very quiet on the list, prompting me to wonder if we are having technical problems or if you are all off enjoying the summer. On Friday I had a wind...
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bobtransformer
Jul 7, 2009 6:24 am
... Yes, the list is working. Having a great, but very busy, summer. ... Was this on Guemes Island ?? The one tall tower I know of there is "only" around 160...
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Ian Woofenden
ianwoofenden
Jul 7, 2009 6:48 am
Hi boB, ... Me too. ... 160 plus the stub tower plus the foundation. Hub height is probably about 168, and I was rounding... Best, Ian [Non-text portions of...
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JP
dbsleder
Jul 7, 2009 6:04 pm
Use a tag line with a person on the ground stabilizing the machine and keeping blades away from objects. ... JP $4.95/mo. National Dialup, Anti-Spam,...
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Ian Woofenden
ianwoofenden
Jul 7, 2009 6:47 pm
Hi JP. We had two taglines on the machine. The issue was primarily that no one had a clear view of exactly what was happening way up there. We needed a...
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olivierkrug
Jul 7, 2009 9:58 pm
Hello Ian and all, What surprises me is that you can even imagine having a climber on a tower while it is liftred with a crane. This is absolutely forbidden...
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Ian Woofenden
ianwoofenden
Jul 8, 2009 12:04 am
Hi Olivier, ... I guess I wasn't clear about what we were doing, which had nothing to do with a crane or a tower being lifted. We were replacing a wind...
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Rich
sabre85rdj
Jul 8, 2009 4:16 am
I'm new to this group so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm an engineer working for a construction equipment manufacturer in the mid west. We build those...
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Ian Woofenden
ianwoofenden
Jul 8, 2009 7:02 am
<posted with Mike's permission. Reminder to group -- you must "reply to all" to reply to list> Hi Mike, There are many things in the world that "don't make...
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jadf1
Jul 8, 2009 12:50 pm
I am new to this group but my perspective is from an interested individual looking to rep and or distribute VAWTs. I began my search late last year when in a...
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Darryl Thayer
daryl_solar
Jul 8, 2009 2:40 pm
Hi I have been paid to test and testify in regards to a couple of vertical axis machines, You would not believe the poor performance of the machines I...
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Darryl Thayer
daryl_solar
Jul 8, 2009 4:13 pm
Hi the connection to the grid might be the simplest, and most cost effective. When you say they do not buy, will they allow net meter? Net meter with zero...
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Gregory Dyess
mykidsdad_62
Jul 8, 2009 4:13 pm
I can't speak to the engineering aspects as I too am just a learner. One thing that caught my attention is that you said the power companies won't purchase...
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Neil Dennis
wombat_eagle
Jul 8, 2009 7:27 pm
Joe, have you been out to the Wyoming county wind farms ? The "Steelwinds" usually don't work, bad choice. You gotta remember, VAWT's aren't nearly as...
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Corey Babcock
midwestwinde...
Jul 8, 2009 7:27 pm
Hi All, I'm looking for a replacement generator for my Enertech 1500. If anybody has one, or knows of anybody that does and are willing to sell, please...
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olivierkrug
Jul 8, 2009 7:28 pm
Hi Ian, ... It is clear now. Ok with that. ... You are right. Being scared once or twice works but turns the job into something much less enjoyable. The tough...
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John Bevan
elmasfeliz2000
Jul 10, 2009 2:53 am
hi there-i live on a 10 acre smallholding in mediterranean spain-i presently have 1 x trinidad made HAWT wind generator -KISS brand-commonly used on yachts in...
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tom mack
tbhpmci
Jul 10, 2009 2:55 am
Hello Joe- During and after the Carter admin renewable energy R&D program, much effort was expended in design , building and testing VAWT design windmills....
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tom mack
tbhpmci
Jul 10, 2009 2:56 am
Hello Rich- Like Darryl and Greg , i suggest you might want to reconsider a grid tie-in. The grid substitutes for the batteries (becomes your standby source) ,...
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mcb_rational
Jul 10, 2009 2:57 am
Hello all, I am interested in getting a residential wind generator for our home but I haven't looked into the available products much. Do any of you have...
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Corey Babcock
midwestwinde...
Jul 10, 2009 3:03 am
Hey Randy! <Hey Windkid! <Where are you working now? I hadn't heard from you lately and wondered where the winds had taken you? I'm still in the boondocks of...
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tom mack
tbhpmci
Jul 10, 2009 1:56 pm
Hello John- I would inquire of the ebay merchant what brand and manufacturer/model he is peddling. Then you can research the mfgrs info , and find out about...
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Nando
nando37@...
Jul 10, 2009 1:57 pm
John: I visited the eBay member and what is selling: CAVEAT EMPTOR Keep away from this units, they do not have any real information or specifications. The...
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roger dixon
roger.dixon@...
Jul 10, 2009 1:58 pm
Why don't you just install one decent size HAWT that will "do you proud", instead of a bunch of small VAWT's? One set of installation and maintenance issues...
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Robert Moskowitz
rgm@...
Jul 10, 2009 1:58 pm
... You first need enough land (typical minimum is 1/2 acre) and clear, laminar wind (a place with no trees or houses, or you can put in a tower above it all)....
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oxomoxo111
Jul 10, 2009 1:59 pm
Hi All, First message, first time on this site. Other than the obvious Bergey's, what other 1k wind turbines can you suggest? And what about suggested turbines...
