Agriculture
January 24, 2024
Piggott Axial Flux Alternator Wind Turbine
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Hugh Piggott
Updated on December 18, 2024
·Created on June 9, 2017
Breezergy is a micro wind turbine that has a power output of 1000 W.
The Breezergy Micro Wind Turbine is a wind turbine designed to output 1,000 W built in Germany with cast aluminum and steel parts.
Breezergy is based in Langenhagen, Germany. Video about the performance of the product is available.
Target SDGs
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Market Suggested Retail Price
$549.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Community
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Breezergy can be pre-ordered by contacting the manufacturer.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Biro Air Turbine and Rutland FM910-4 Furlmatic Windcharger.
Regions
Africa
Countries
Germany
Manufacturing/Building Method
Individually made in Germany.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
Users can obtain it by pre-ordering from the manufacturer.
Distributions to Date Status
The exact number of distributions to date is unknown but according to the Empowering People Network, The SkyWind NG series turbines are already powering several houses in Africa.
Description of system
Turbine
Start up windspeed (m/s)
3 m/s
Power output, min (W at m/s)
5 W at 3 m/s
Power output, max (W at m/s)
1000 W at 15 m/s
Height of system (m)
Unknown
Radius of movement (m)
Unknown
Description of control system
Unknown
Design Specifications
Design specifications include a generator with a tail and three blades made of aerospace grade aluminum. This micro wind turbine weighs 30 kg.
Further product specifications:
Rotor Diameter | 6.2 ft (1,90m) |
Weight | 66 lb (30 kg) |
Swept Area | 30,14 ft² (2,8 m²) |
Blades | 3, aerospace grade aluminum |
Operating Temperature | -40°F - 122°F (-40°C - 50°C) |
Max. Power | 1000 W |
Voltage | 48 V, 3 phase AC |
Cut-in Wind speed | 7 mph (3 m/s) |
Rated Wind speed | 33.6 mph (15 m/s) |
Survival Wind speed | 89.5 mph (40 m/s) |
Technical Support
Any questions can be addressed by sending an email to the manufacturer or sending a letter to the manufacturer's address.
Replacement Components
It requires a tall structure such as a tree/pole to mount the turbine.
Lifecycle
Unknown
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Breezergy aims to provide an affordable, durable, and environmentally friendly micro wind turbine that meets power demands (1 kW) and helps reduce expensive electricity providers or generators.
Safety
Guidelines provided by the manufacturer must be followed to avoid possible malfunctioning of the system.
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
Compliance with regulations
It complies with German patented blades.
Evaluation methods
Evaluated for power output at various wind speeds.
Other Information
None
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