Whisper 500 Home Wind Generator

The Whisper 500 Home Wind Generator is a larger wind turbine developed by Southwest Windpower of Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. The product was formerly the Whisper 175 and was completely redesigned in 2004 to operate optimally in extremely high winds.

This home wind turbine is designed to produce at almost any wind speed. The output can be as much as 500 kWh per month in average wind speeds of 12mph average wind speed. 500 kWh per month is enough to power an average home in California.

UPDATE: August 31, 2012

The Whisper 500 Home Wind Generator is now being sold at the Alternative Energy Store for $7,675.00 $8,247.00. Check out the product page for more information.

Additional information from the manufacturer:

"The Whisper 500 is NOT for the novice. Installation of the turbine requires concrete foundations and at times a crane to lift the wind turbine into place."

"Solar and wind resources often compliment each other. Generally when it is sunny it is calm and when it is cloudy it is windy. This complimentary effect is even greater during seasonal changes. During the winter and spring when the sun is at its least exposure, the wind is at it highest. A Whisper 500 during these periods is essential to keep your batteries charged and your lights on."

Here's a video of the Whisper 500 in action. It takes a little while to get going...



For more information on the Whisper 500 Home Wind Generator, visit the product details page at http://www.altenergystore.com.

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