Swept area

The Superwind 350 has a blade diameter of 1.20 metres. This means it has a swept area, or capture area of 1.13 square metres. The swept area is all important when comparing wind turbines, since it directly relates to the amount of passing wind energy the turbine blades can intercept.

Superwind 350 power output curve

The graph below shows the power produced (in watts) for the Superwind 350 at different wind speeds, based on data supplied by the manufacturer.

Whilst the above graph gives an indication of the instantaneous power you might expect from the Superwind 350 turbine, working out annual power production is more complex. The only way to know for sure is by measuring your wind speeds using an anemometer for a period of time and then working out what a generator like this would produce. Luckily, we've invented something that makes this easy, called the Power Predictor!

Although the Superwind is a small turbine for general use, it gives efficient generation at higher windspeeds. However the turbine has a maximum output wind speed of 12.5 m/s.

The core cost of the turbine minus attachments or installation is £1100. The mast set for yachts is an extra £270.

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