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Wind Energy

October 10, 2011

New Work | Sailing Vessels

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Matt Mortenson has installed wind power for Destiny.  There are two D-400 Energy 72 volt wind generators.  The maximum power output rating is 600 plus watts.  235 watts 16.31 amps at 22 knots wind speed.  420 watts 29.16 amps at 28 knots wind speed.

Wind Turbines Installed.

In the Systems shop, Matt meticulously prepared the two Midnight Solar 250 volt MPPT controllers with pulse width modulation, controlling a 1400 watt D/C immersion water heater element, regulated dump load.

Matt building the wind turbines.

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