Wind Turbines

Electricity produced by WIND TURBINES can be used directly, as in water pumping applications, or it can be stored in batteries for later use. Wind generators can be used alone, or they may be used as part of a HYBRID SYSTEM, in which their output is combined with that of SOLAR PANELS, and/or a fossil fuel generator. Hybrid energy systems are especially useful for winter backup of home systems where cloudy weather and windy conditions occur simultaneously.

Whether it's a lightweight charging solution for your RV or off-grid location, or a heavy-duty marine turbine to charge your battery bank on long sailing voyages, eMarine offers an extensive line of both MARINE WIND TURBINES and LAND WIND TURBINES. Sold individually or in easy-to-install kits containing all of the associated equipment required to create a wind power energy solution. Various mounting masts and towers are also available!

Marine Wind Turbines

MARINE WIND TURBINES are very different compared to LAND WIND TURBINES. The rough conditions at sea or on the water can lead to greater levels of deterioration. Many MARINE WIND TURBINES possess special anodized metal shells (and stronger seals for interior components) to protect against sea salt corrosion and rust. Marine life can be hard, so marine hardware must rise to meet the demand.

HYBRID SYSTEMS, such as dual-generation wind turbine and SOLAR PANEL setups, are especially useful for situations where certain types of weather can be unpredictable or unreliable. HYBRID SYSTEMS can also be used in conjunction with an on-board generator for further energy system flexibility.

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Land Wind Turbines

Electricity produced by LAND WIND TURBINES can be used directly, as in water pumping applications, or it can be stored in batteries for household usage. Wind generators can be used alone, or they may be used as part of a HYBRID SYSTEM, in which their output is combined with that of SOLAR PANELS, and/or a fossil fuel generator. These multi-generation systems are especially useful for winter backup of home systems where cloudy weather and windy conditions occur simultaneously.

Is a wind turbine is a good choice for me?

The most important decision when considering wind power is determining whether or not your chosen site has enough wind to generate the power and is reasonably free of dirty air (away and above cabins, radar towers, etc). Vessels with mizzen masts offer a location with great exposure to winds that are usually clean of disturbance offering maximum power generation.

The power available from the wind varies as the cube of the wind speed. If the wind speed doubles, the power of the wind (the ability to do work) increases 8 times. For example, a 10 mile per hour wind has one eighth the power of a 20 mile per hour wind. (10 x 10 x 10 = 1000 versus 20 x 20 x 20 = 8000).

One of the effects of the cube rule is that a site which has an average wind speed reflecting wide swings from very low to very high velocity may have twice or more the energy potential of a site with the same average which experiences little variation. This is because the occasional high wind packs a lot of power into a short period of time. Of course, it is important that that this occasional high wind come often enough to keep your batteries charged.

Marine Turbine Mounting

One of the more challenging problems after you have decided to purchase a wind turbine is how to mount it on to your boat. eMarine offers multiple Marine Turbine Mounting solutions. If you do not find something that is solves your needs, please give us a call.

eMarine offers a proprietary vibration absorbing coating of the masts we manufacture. This process is exclusively available only through eMarine. Visit the Custom Wind Turbine Masts page for more details.

Questions? Reach out and contact us for help finding your perfect wind energy solution!