Possible Applications & Installation:
Motorwind turbines can be installed and used in many applications.

Rule #1: For installation, fix the posts to a wall instead of the floor or ground. This allows the stress to be lower on the posts (instead of standing upright only on a flat surface).

• Use screws in a concrete wall. Do not use G clamps, rope or string to fasten the posts to the wall.
• If you need to install on a wooden partition, screws have to be long enough to go through the entire wood panel and then bolted tight from the other side of the wood material.
• Make sure that the posts are tightly attached to the wall, otherwise there will be vibration and noise.
• Make sure that the installation is secure from movement and possible bending of the posts.

Follow all the steps described on the instruction manual coming with your Motorwind turbine set.

Front view of a Motorwind 8 setup

Motorwind Turbines set up on a rooftop fence

If you have a fence on your rooftop, it is better to use the actual fence posts to secure the turbines. This is because the fence is much stronger due to its multi-anchored points in the concrete slabs or walls.

The following micro-turbine array includes 40 turbines, which has daily production capacity of 960W/h with average wind speeds of 5.5 m/s. This installation was made in November, 2006, and is large enough to power all of the lights in the apartment below. If space is available, it is suggested to spread these turbines along a single row, instead of four rows. This is because the anchoring with the posts will be easier and more secure. The taller the display is, the stronger the posts and anchoring system needs to be.

Electrical Installations:
Motorwind is delivered with an electrical box containing all systems and an extension cable. You only need to connect the wire from the generator to the box, the extra battery to the box, and then plug in your appliances to the socket. If you want to have a more permanent installation, please read the information below. Do not hesitate to send us your electrical diagram if you need an opinion.

This section is for installers & electricians.

From an electrical point of view, Motorwind is just a power source. All electrical laws and regulations apply. All automatism can be used, and special settings can allow for many solutions. Contact us for clarification if needed.

Chart of power output in Watt / Wind speed in meter / second

Note: the power has been measured/calculated by adjusting the load value (resistor) until maximum power has been achieved

In these cases, we have only listed the more common electrical diagrams. The generator delivers DC current, but since turbines can work with winds in both directions, the generator used is a 3 phases brushless 12 V DC motor with very high efficiency (axle diameter: 8 mm).

Motorwind VS. Mother Nature:

• 2008-01-xx: After nearly 10 weeks under snow storm in Canada, our test pilot has performed beautifully. Micro turbines just love snow and ice.
• 2007-09-16: Typhoon force 8 (hurricane force 4) just passed by Hong Kong with maximum 110 kmh wind speed. All our turbines have kept producing electricity and there is no damage report on any of our 13 local installations. we have also installations in many countries with different weathers and after 3 month we have no damage reports.