Site Selection - Primus Wind Power EZ Tower Owner's Manual

SITE SELECTION

The information in this section gives specifics about the ideal siting of the
EZ Tower™. If your area does not have an ideal location, find the best
location possible.
IMPORTANT: The most important factor in maximizing the performance of
your wind turbine is proper siting. Remember! The better the siting, the great-
er the performance of the AIR™ wind turbine - EZ Tower™.
Small increases in average wind speeds result in dramatic increases in
energy output of the wind turbine. For example, an increase in wind
speed of 10% (9 mph - 10 mph; 4 m/s - 4.5 m/s) results in approximately a
30% increase in the power available from the wind. Therefore, the better the
location the better the performance. As a rule, the wind turbine should be
mounted as high and as far away from obstructions as possible.
Fig. 2 Optimal EZ Tower location.
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Two basic requirements for a good wind turbine site:
• Good average wind speed
• Low wind turbulence
The lower the turbulence, the less stress your wind turbine will
sustain, the longer it will last and the more energy it will produce.
TIP: Your dealer can help you determine the best
location for AIR on your property.
Keep the following in mind when siting:
• A tower immediately downwind of a building should be at least
20 ft (6.0 m) above the height of the building.
• The tower should be 20 ft (6.0 m) higher than any barrier within a
500 ft (152.4 m) radius.