Although Solar Shop Australia no longer sells wind power products, we still think it's important to provide our customers who may be interested in wind with an explanation of how wind power works.

If you live in a wind swept part of the country, grid connect wind power is a clean, quiet and efficient source of energy for your business or home. Wind power is used in more than 70 countries worldwide; 1.3% of global electricity is wind powered.

The Skystream 3.7^TM is a new generation grid connect wind turbine that hooks up to your home or business and helps reduce or eliminate your monthly electricity costs. It's the first compact, user-friendly, all-inclusive, purpose built domestic grid connect wind generator. With a rated capacity of 1.8 kW, Skystream 3.7^TM can provide anywhere from 40% to 100% of total energy needs.

With no batteries, the Skystream 3.7^TMconnects directly to your home; when the wind is blowing, your home is powered (in part) by Skystream 3.7^TM and when the wind isn't blowing, your home is seamlessly powered by your utility provider as usual.

During periods of strong winds, Skystream 3.7^TM can produce excess electricity and depending on your utility provider, you may earn a credit for excess power produced.

A two-way remote display unit lets you control your Skystream 3.7^TM from up to 300 meters away. You can also monitor performance and download energy performance data to your personal computer (via USB).

Will Skystream 3.7TM Grid Connect Wind power work for you?

If your site fits the following criteria, Skystream 3.7^TM may work for you

1. At least 16km/h average wind speed (best results at 20km/h or more)
2. Your property is at least 2,000m? and has unobstructed views
3. The local zoning allows a structure that is at least 12.8m tall
4. Your local utility has an existing interconnection agreement for homeowners

Depending on your installed cost, cost of electricity, and average wind speed, Skystream 3.7^TM can pay for itself in as little as five years.

Video- Skystream in Action