Small windmill generator kit

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Home wind turbine kits are usually expensive, and many affordable ones are often unreliable. So, you can spend several thousand dollars for a marginal boost in power or shop for a few reliable small wind turbine kits that don’t break the bank.

The top small wind turbine kits that don’t break the bank include models from Dyna-Living, Pikasola, and Hilitand. Tumo-Int and Primus turbine kits are costlier in comparison but not exorbitantly. However, these small wind turbines have a limited power generation capacity.

Recently, vertical-axis wind turbines have made a splash in the market, but their efficacy, efficiency, return on investment, and practicality are yet to be proven.

So, this list only consists of horizontal axis wind turbine kits that are reliable and affordable. Read on for our recommendations.

The YaeMarine Wind Turbine Generator Kit (400W, 24V) is an efficient and effective option if you only have $200 to spare. YaeMarine’s windmill generator has a turbine featuring five nylon fiber blades that is rated for 400W with a max wattage of 430W.

We should note that the operating temperatures of -40°F to 176°F (-4.4°C to 80°C) are usually a norm for small wind turbine generator kits, and YaeMarine is no exception.

The Dyna-Living Wind Turbine Generator Kit has five blades and a charge controller. Also, you get a user manual and all the mounting accessories but not the mast or pole.

Meanwhile, the Dyna-Living 500W 24V AC Generator Kit includes the turbine, charge controller, and screws. This small wind turbine kit doesn’t have the mast or pole either.

However, most small to medium home wind turbine kits at these prices won’t include a mast because the onsite installations aren’t the same as those for higher-priced models.

The reason we lumped these models together is that their specifications are pretty similar, including:

The models within this price range are attractive because two credible brands have home wind turbine kits offering significantly different rated power outputs. Also, Pikasola’s 12V, 400W wind turbine kit has a marginally higher price than Hilitand’s 24V, 800W generator.

Pikasola is as well-known a brand as Dyna-Living, but its small wind turbine kits have different specs. According to the current listing, the Pikasola Wind Turbine Generator Kit has a somewhat understated peak power output.

The published specifications of the Pikasola Wind Turbine Generator Kit (400W, 12V/24V) include:

While the rated and max power outputs are 400W and 410W, respectively, this Pikasola small wind turbine has an amp rating of 50A and 25A for 12V and 24V terminal voltages. So, this turbine kit is actually rated for 600W (50A x 12V or 25A x 24V), as shown on its generator controller label.

Nevertheless, a higher wattage or greater amperage for the same resting voltage is a boon. Even if you don’t get 600W, you can expect 400W — something that those rated at the lower wattages usually don’t deliver in real-world conditions and under various wind strengths.

Of all the Hilitand small wind turbine kits you’ll find online, the Hilitand Small Wind Turbine Generator Kit is the cheapest in its range.  

The features and specifications of this 24V, 800W Hilitand small wind turbine kit include:

The wind turbine kit includes the blades, motor, and controller. Also, the box has a blade cover, spacer, and a fastening tool bag.

Small wind turbine kits within the $500 to $1,000 price range don’t necessarily have a higher-rated or maximum power output capacity. However, the product quality is much better, especially considering the design, engineering, craftsmanship, and other specifications.

The Primus Wind Power Air 40 is a small wind turbine for home or mobile installations, albeit only for land-based applications. A similar turbine kit is the Primus Wind Power Air 30.

The Primus Wind Power Air 40 model is rated 12V, 24V, and 48V. Therefore, you can select any one that suits your needs. In addition, the prices don’t differ much among these variants.

Some features and specifications of Primus Wind Power Air 40 include:

You need an SCH 40 pipe with inner and outer diameters of 1.5 inches and 1.9 inches (38 mm and 48 mm). The Air 40 model is suitable for lighting, telecom, off-grid power at home, and other applications, including water pumping.

We know—this is supposed to be a list of small wind turbine kits that don’t break the bank. However, if you have a couple of thousand dollars or so lying around, you may want to consider the Tumo-Int and Primus home wind turbine kits.

Their product quality and reliability are miles above what I’ve listed before, though there’s a significant difference between their rated power output.

The Tumo-Int Wind Turbine Generator Kit is available in two versions. The three-blade kit is for windy regions, while the five-blade variant is more suitable where wind speeds are low. Also, you can choose a 24V or 48V 1,000W-rated Tumo-Int turbine kit.

The features and specifications of this Tumo-Int small wind turbine include:

The Primus Air Silent X Wind Turbine Kit shares most of the specifications of the Air 40 model. However, the Air Silent X is for land and marine applications.

Therefore, we’ll only highlight the features that are different from the Air 40 turbine, including:

The prices of small wind turbine kits rated 400W to 800W vary from under $200 to over $1,000. Very few companies have 1,000W to 2,000W turbine kits for under $2,000.

Also, most don’t deliver the peak output—higher outputs would require you to break the bank.

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