The WS2K Wind Turbine provides 2000 Watts of electrical
power at a wind speed of 20.1 mph (9 m/sec). With
a start speed of 4.5 mph (2 m/sec), it does not take much
wind to start generating electricity.
The WS2K uses a 3-blade rotor, 12 feet 2 inches
(3.7 m)
in diameter, typically mounted on a 30-foot (9-m) tower.
Specifications:
| Rated Power |
2000 Watts |
| Rated wind speed |
20.1 mph (9 m/sec) |
| Rated rotational speed |
400 rpm |
| Start speed |
4.5 mph (2 m/sec) |
| Blades |
3 fiberglass blades |
| Rotor diameter |
12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) |
Tower |
height |
29 ft. 6 in. (9.0 m) |
| diameter |
5 1/2 in. (140 mm) |
| wall thickness |
0.14 in. (3.5 mm) |
| material |
steel pipe |
| Wind usage index |
0.42 |
| Output voltage |
120 VAC |
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