Southwest Windpower
WHISPER 100 Wind Turbine
Formerly the Whisper H40, the Whisper 100 was updated in 2005 with
new features and added flexibility for your renewable energy
system. Now, any Whisper 100 can have its voltage changed, 12-48V
DC, within a few minutes in the field. The Whisper 100 is designed
to operate in a site with medium to high wind speed averages of 12
mph, 5.4 m/s, and greater. The 100 provides 100+ kWh per month,
3.4 kWh per day, in a 12 mph average wind. Worried about noise?
The Whisper 100 is one of the quietest wind turbines ever tested
by the National Renewable Energy Labs. Click on the link above for
a copy of the noise data report.
In addition to its patented smooth acting side furling design,
the Whisper 100 has a number of new features that make it idea for
any new or existing photovotaic system.
A new four bearing spindle for
a smoother operation and longer life
An upgraded Yaw shaft that more
efficiently delivers current to your batteries
New bronze bushing and larger
diameter furling pin for smoother furling action
New castings that allow easy
access to the stator for changing voltage
Included
with every whisper is our new Whisper Controller. Unlike many of
our competitors, the Whisper controller includes a diversion load
to ensure quiet safe operation of your wind turbine when the
batteries are charged.
It installs in minutes and it protects both your wind turbine
and battery. The Whisper controller fits easily inside your
battery room. Add the optional LCD display and you will instantly
receive real time data on the performance of your Whisper 100. The
display can be mounted on the controller or a 1000 (300 meters)
away letting you know what is happening. You can even add an
anemometer to your controller and now you can measure wind speed
and compare it to the output to make sure you are getting the most
from your Whisper 100.
The Whisper 100 is designed for even the novice. The Whisper
can be installed in just a few hours with no welding, no concrete
or cranes. Our engineers designed the work out of installing wind
turbines. Now wind is as easy to use as photovoltaics.
Why small wind? Solar and wind resources often compliment each
other. Generally when it is sunny it is calm and when it is cloudy
it is windy. This complimentary effect is even greater during
seasonal changes. During the winter and spring when the sun is at
its least exposure, the wind is at it highest. A Whisper 100
during these periods is essential to keep your batteries charged
and your lights on.
Exclusive to the Whisper, the side-furling Angle-Governor
protects the turbine in high winds by turning the alternator and
blades out of the wind, reducing turbine exposure. Unlike other
wind turbines that lose as much as 80% of their output when
furled, the Angle-Governor allows the Whisper to achieve maximum
output in any wind.

Patented Angle-Governor