How to Choose A Wind Turbine Based on Your electricity Bill ?

For Example, If your monthly electricity consumption is 288 kwh, you will need a wind turbine that has about 1kw power output (288/30/24/0.4 = 1kw).

We assume the Capacity Factor is 0.4 in the calculation.

Note: Air conditioner, dryer, washer, fridge, ceiling fans, water pump, microwave ovens or other appliances with inductive motors will require more power to start. If you use off-grid wind turbines, you must choose a wind turbine that has at least 3 times the power output calculated using above formula. (you need at least 3kw using above exmple).

How to estimate the Capacity Factor (CF) based on the power curve ?

Estimated CF at your wind turbine site = power output (w) at average wind speed at your wind turbine site/power output (w) at rated wind speed.

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