Looking into TESUP Atlas Wind Turbine: Need Advice on Installation and Inverters!

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Asked By WindyBluffExplorer On

Hey everyone! I'm considering the TESUP Atlas Vertical Wind Turbine Generator (10 KW) for my home. I live in a very windy area on a bluff, and my roof isn't great for solar panels, so I thought this could be a good alternative. I want to test it out by powering my home and have a generator lockout switch to prevent back feed to the grid during testing.

I'm a bit confused by the info on their website, though. Do I need to purchase a separate inverter to connect the Atlas, or is it built-in? Any advice or experiences would be super helpful as I'm just starting to dive into this!

4 Answers

Answered By WindTurbineNerd42 On

From what I know, that 10KW rating seems highly exaggerated. Generally, wind turbines output different phases of electricity that you have to convert from AC to DC, and then back to AC for home use. You might need an inverter for this system to work. Just a heads-up!

FruitfulJay -

Yeah, I think you’re right. I’m leaning towards needing an inverter too. It sounds like that’s the way to make use of the generated power.

Answered By EcoHero89 On

Hey! You’ll probably need to set up a battery system to store the power from the turbine before it can supply your house. I was looking into small wind turbines too and found that having a battery in the mix is essential. Just FYI, the actual wattage is likely to be lower than what’s advertised, but being in a windy area does help a lot! I’m hoping for a setup that combines both solar and wind as well!

WindyBluffExplorer -

It’s pretty confusing for sure. They show setups connected to the grid and others with batteries. It’s hard to tell how it all works!

Answered By SkepticalSailor88 On

I’ve heard some not-so-great things about TESUP. It might be too good to be true! Be careful—some say it’s a bit scammy. If you’re serious about wind energy, make sure you do thorough research on alternatives too. Also, how come your roof is hostile to solar?

Answered By GreenGardenGuru On

Just so you know, wind turbines tend to be worthwhile only if you have an acre of land or more. For smaller properties, the financial return might not be as great.

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