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The overwhelming majority of wind speed sites in the UK are “moderate wind” which means wind speeds of approximately 4.5-7.5 m/s or 10-17 mph.
The Gaia-Wind 133-11kW wind turbine is specifically designed for use in moderate wind speed areas and generates better value than many of its competitors in these conditions.
Here is a guide to areas of moderate wind speed and the estimated output from a small wind turbine, compared to the average family, which consumes around 3,300kWh per year:
In the UK wind speed can vary and is dependant on a number of variables. The clearest way to estimate the wind speed at your site is to find the annual mean wind speed (AMWA). This is an indication of how much wind is available and in the UK that figure could be as low as 4 m/s to around 9 m/s. The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) provide a Government funded database which gives an estimate of annual mean wind speeds in m/s (for each 1km square of the UK for heights over 10m). Visit their website to check the wind speed in your area.
Contact us or call +44 (0) 845 871 4242 for a free estimate of what wind speed your site could generate.
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