For a long time, solar panels not only dominated the popular imagination when it came to generating clean energy but were also the most widely implemented alternative in homes over wind turbines. However, what if there was a more discreet alternative, with less maintenance, that would work even at night and have enough power to widely supply most of a home’s needs? It seems like a distant dream, right? However, there is already a residential wind turbine that generates up to 5 kW continuously, with a compact design and simple installation.
Is 5kW really enough?
Ok, but is 5Kw really enough for our homes? We know that at first glance it may seem like a small amount, but according to some studies, 5Kw is more than enough to cover the energy needs of an average home for most of the day. In fact, a typical home consumes between 200 and 500 kWh per month. In other words, if you do some math and if this turbine operates for an average of 8 hours per day at its nominal capacity (in regions with good wind incidence), it can generate up to:
- 5 kW × 8 h/day = 40 kWh per day
- 40 × 30 days = 1,200 kWh per month
This result is clearly more than the average, you see? And that’s considering losses and fluctuations in the wind. Therefore, we can only say, through these numbers, that a single unit of this new wind turbine model, called Bornay Wind 25.3+, can provide more than enough energy for self-sufficient homes, small properties, or even micro-businesses.
Why say goodbye to solar panels?
Still comparing this new wind turbine with solar panels, the main point of difference – and superiority – is that the panels only work during the day (except for this new night-time solar panel that is on for the first time in history) and also have reduced performance on cloudy or rainy days… as for Bornay’s wind turbine:
- Generates energy 24/7 (even at night).
- Starts working with winds of just 3.0 m/s.
- Has a lightweight structure that is easy to install.
- Requires minimal maintenance (only an annual inspection).
- Has durable and discreet carbon fiber and glass blades.
Not stopping there, this turbine system operates with a three-phase permanent magnet generator. And what does that mean? Well, it guarantees efficiency, low energy loss, and silent operation. In addition, the built-in inverter allows direct connection to the 220V electrical grid, without any complications. What draws even more attention from society as a whole is that while solar panels require large flat areas and more complex installations to generate similar volumes, this turbine can be easily installed on compact towers and adapted to the ideal height of the site, having much greater flexibility.
Where can we use this wind turbine?
And where can we use this new wind turbine? There are several places, but we have listed the main ones here:
- Coastal areas with constant winds.
- Open plains and agricultural areas.
- Mountainous or mountainous regions.
Even in places with more fog, frequent rain, or short days, solar generation drops drastically. This is where the Bornay Wind 25.3+ shines, as it continues to operate with any wind speed above 3 m/s, regardless of the light. In addition, the turbine can withstand winds of up to 60 m/s (134 mph), ensuring safety even in areas subject to storms or severe weather events. It seems that wind turbines are really taking the place of solar panels. Another example of this is this turbine that generates 500 kWh per year and costs less than US$ 200.
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