Technical Specifications
| Type | Upwind, horizontal axis, rooftop-mountable wind turbine |
| Power Output | Over 1.5 kW @ peak production 1.0 kW @ 11 m/s (24.6 mph) |
| Annual Energy Production |
Approximately - 1,200 kWh @ 5 m/s (11.2 mph annual wind average) 1,900 kWh @ 6 m/s (13.4 mph annual wind average) |
| Electric Power | 240VAC, 60Hz output voltage |
| Grid Connection | G83 certified, grid-tied system |
| Inverter | 7 amp AC, custom designed brushless PMG |
| Rotor (Blade/Ring) Diameter | 7 ft |
| Mast | 16 ft, aluminum (to BS1387, ISO065 specifications) |
| Mounting Brackets | Specifically designed mounting system with damping to reduce vibration |
| Braking System | Dynamic & mechanical over-speed protection |
| Minimum Clearance Above Roof Line | 2 ft above highest peak |
| Distance Between Multiple Units | Recommended 25 ft |
| Unit Weight | Approximately 250 lbs |
| Cut-In Speed | 3.58 m/s (8 mph) |
| Maximum Designed Wind Speed | 64.8 m/s (145 mph) |
| Lateral Loading |
600 lbs @ 40.2 m/s (90 mph) 400 RPM maximum in a 20.1 m/s (45 mph) wind |
| Product Design Life | 20 yrs* |
| Noise/Acoustic Emissions | Less than 35 dB (A) for all wind speeds @ hub |
| EMI (Electromagnetic Emissions) | CE certified, BS EN 6100 |
| Safety, Electrical & Reliability Standards |
Certified to - UL 1741 IEEE 1547 & 1547.1 CSA C22.2 NO 107.1-01 |
| Maintenance | Sealed component system, recommended annual visual inspection |
| Warranty | Parts - 5 yrs** |
** See full warranty for details and limitations
Application
Design enables use of turbine in urban and suburban settings
Quiet mast mounting technology reduces unwanted vibration to building/home
SWIFT Wind Turbine is a grid connected system, utilizing the electricity generated by the turbine first and supplementing the rest of your needs with your conventional utility
Installation
Simple installation and autonomous operation
Required installation by a trained SWIFT installer with the purchase of a unit, please visit SWIFT web site for current dealer listings, click here for our current SWIFT dealer listings.
Environment
The SWIFT Wind Turbine has been designed to be environmentally sustainable. The product produces more energy in its lifetime than is incorporated in the material and processes used to manufacture it, therefore making the turbine 'harm neutral.'