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Are Vertical Axis Wind Generator worth it?

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Hi Gents, I want to add a 3KW Zeus wind turbine from Setup to my 2xAxpert 5kw inverters in paralle operating with each one pv string and 400ah akkutech lithium battery bank (48 volt) how do I do this ? Should I charge the batteries direct with the turbine thru it's own charge controller? Help please

2 hours ago, Boon said:

Should I charge the batteries direct with the turbine thru it's own charge controller?

I would think this would be the right thing, but how can this charge controller know what the battery is looking for in terms of charge/float voltage and peak current and whether this current is taken up by the battery or consumed by the inverters?

22 minutes ago, Kalahari Meerkat said:

I would think this would be the right thing, but how can this charge controller know what the battery is looking for in terms of charge/float voltage and peak current and whether this current is taken up by the battery or consumed by the inverters?

The same way as a MPPT connected to battery. If the battery wants charge the controller will provide it or throttle.

11 minutes ago, Scorp007 said:

The same way as a MPPT connected to battery. If the battery wants charge the controller will provide it or throttle.

Presumably the battery's BMS is talking to the Axpert, though and you can't have 2 masters, I'd imagine and I don't think the Axpert can be a slave to another charge controller sharing the same battery, I would think, are you suggesting to, assuming the controller can, only put it in dumb voltage mode?

3 hours ago, Kalahari Meerkat said:

Presumably the battery's BMS is talking to the Axpert, though and you can't have 2 masters, I'd imagine and I don't think the Axpert can be a slave to another charge controller sharing the same battery, I would think, are you suggesting to, assuming the controller can, only put it in dumb voltage mode?

No need for 2 that have to share comms. It does depend on the inverter. If the Axpert does not use comms and on voltage then I would think the 2nd MPPT looks at what the battery needs.

The reason why I think this way is Chris Louw and myself are using an external MPPT together with the Axpert MPPT charging the same battery without a problem. No BMS on the batteries in use.

On 2022/09/10 at 12:46 PM, Gin83 said:

Are there any stats on the noiseiness of vertical axis wind turbines with height differences above ground level?

Just have a close look at the reliability of these units as wilt all wind power units. Very few that can handle the load on their mechanical components.

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Vertical Axis Wind Generators are worth it if you're looking for a renewable energy source that is reliable and affordable. These turbines have been shown to produce significant amounts of wind electricity, making them an ideal solution for rural or off-grid applications. They are relatively easy to operate and maintain, so you won't need professional help to get started.

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