Vertical Axis Wind Turbines | Urban rooftops, low-wind zones | - Start-up Wind Speed: 1.5m/s (Base) ▲1.0m/s (Advanced) (IEC 61400-2) - Output: 20W (Base) ▲30W (Advanced) (IEC 61400-27) - Aluminum Alloy Blades (EN 755 compliance) | ▲ Operates in low wind speeds (outperforms HAWTs) - Compact design for tight spaces - Quiet operation (43 dBA, quieter than a refrigerator) | Lower peak output vs HAWTs - Higher upfront cost for Advanced models |
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines | Rural areas, high-wind zones | - Start-up Wind Speed: 3.5m/s (IEC 61400-2) - Output: 500kW+ (IEC 61400-23) - Steel Blades (ASTM A36) | High energy output in consistent winds - Cost-effective for large-scale use | Requires steady wind direction - Bulky, space-intensive installation - Noisy operation (▲100+ dBA) |
Residential Wind Turbines | Off-grid homes, supplemental energy | - Output: 12V/24V (IEC 61400-27) - Noise Level: <50 dBA (ISO 9613) - Certifications: UL 1741 | Compact, easy to install - Quiet operation for residential areas | Limited output (▲500W max) - Inefficient in low-wind conditions |
Commercial Wind Turbines | Industrial parks, large facilities | - Output: 1-3 MW (IEC 61400-23) - High Voltage: 600V (IEC 61400-25) - Certifications: IEC 61400-23 | Massive energy production - Reduces grid dependency | High installation/maintenance costs - Requires large land area |
Hybrid Wind-Solar Systems | Off-grid communities, remote locations | - Combined Wind/Solar Output: 500W+ (IEC 61215/61400-27) - MPPT Charge Controller (IEC 61215) | ▲ Consistent power in varying weather - Dual energy source redundancy | Complex installation - Higher upfront cost |
Portable Wind Generators | Camping, emergency power | - Collapsible Design - Start-up Wind Speed: 2.0m/s (IEC 61400-2) - Certifications: IPX4 | Portable and versatile - Works in light winds | Low output (▲100W max) - Limited battery capacity |