Wind power is clean and cost-effective. It can be used to pump water out of wells or supply electricity to homes and businesses.

Wind for Water
When a wind turbine is used for pumping water, you can increase the amount of power by wind-direct water pumping. Without batteries we can pump water from over 500 ft. wells. Since water pumping turbines require only a 7 mph wind speed, even a small breeze will yield some power.

Wind power can be used for both electric and water pumping.

Wind for Electricity
To use wind for electricity, you want less blades on your turbine. That way, they spin very fast, thus creating more electricity in your generator. Most household generators peak out at wind speeds of 35-40 mph; therefore, a wind generator has an inherent cap on its ability to produce electricity. Since the electric generators need higher wind speeds to realize their potential, not all locations are suitable. We have heard many say, “The wind always blows at my house,” yet they often don’t have enough wind to power a light bulb!

Does Your Area Meet Wind Power Requirements?

If your annual average wind speed is above 7 mph, we can start discussing wind generation as a viable option. (To start, you can test your wind speed by installing an anemometer to get a yearly total.)

Let Affinity Solar Energy determine the best location for your wind turbine.

Whether you have little wind or high winds, Affinity Solar Energy can visit your location and determine if your area is suitable for turbines, and what type.

If your location is appropriate, we will ensure your turbine is 25ft above any other obstructions within 100 foot radius at the top of the pole. We can also discuss whether you want to directly interface with your utility and back-feed the grid, or simply want to supply energy to batteries for future use.

At Affinity Solar Energy, we can design and install the system for you. Please Contact Us for more information.