AIR Breeze is trusted by sailors around the world and recommended as the best high-energy output turbine by Yachting Monthly. Its optimized electronic controls deliver energy quietly and efficiently. Extensive third party testing and certification shows more consistent output than the competition. AIR Breeze is part of the latest generation of AIR products—the world¡¯s best-selling wind turbines—with more than 135,000 units sold in more than 120 countries.
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How can you prepare for a rainy day? The answer is blowing in the wind.
Small wind electric systems can deliver serious energy. This is just one lesson people are learning all around the world. From remote homes and cabins to rural communications towers and monitoring stations, people are using small wind system to generate inexpensive energy, right where it's needed. And for a great many of these people, the system of choice is Southwest Windpower's Air generator.
Today, Air Breeze, the new generation of the world's best-selling small wind generator, powers countless lights, radios, computers, tools and appliances. It is also used widely to complement solar PV systems. Air Breeze is a perfect choice for hybrid wind/solar systems that provide you with the most reliable year-round energy supply.
Wind energy is clean energy
This isn't just any energy. Air Breeze produces non-polluting electricity. No fossil fuels are mined or burned to make this electricity. No carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. With Air Breeze and the power of the wind, you can forget about carbon footprints.
Air Breeze Land Specifications
What's In Air Breeze
What it means to you
Microprocessor-based smart internal regulator with peak power tracking
Improved performance. Optimized energy output. Improved battery charging. Reduced sound.
3 durable composite blades
Increased reliability and durability. Reduced sound.
Brushless neodymium alternator
More efficient energy delivery with no maintenance.
Only two moving parts
Increased reliability. Reduced need for maintenance.
Technical Specifications
Rotor diameter
46 in (1.17 m)
Weight
13 lb (5.9 kg)
Shipping dimensions
27 x 12.5 x 9 in (686 x 318 x 229 mm) 17 lb (7.7 kg)
Mount
1.5 in schedule 40 1.9 in (48 mm) OD pipe
Start-up wind speed
6 mph (2.68 m/s)
Voltage
12, 24 and 48 VDC
Rated power
200 watts at 28 mph (12.5 m/s)
Turbine controller
Microprocessor-based smart internal regulator with peak power tracking
Body
Cast aluminum (Air Breeze Marine is powder coated for corrosion protection)
Blades
Injection-molded composite (3)
Overspeed protection
Patented electronic torque control
Monthly Energy Production
38 kWh/mo at 12 mph (5.4 m/s)
Survival wind speed
110 mph (49.2 m/s)
Warranty
3 Year Limited Warranty
Product Applications
Cabins & Homes
Sailboats
Telecommunications
Off-Shore Platforms
Cathodic Protection
Monitoring Sites
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Remote Homes and Cabins
The Air Breeze is designed to make it simple for the user to site and install. If you have a wind resource greater than 8mph (4 m/s) and your area is free from obstacles then a wind generator will likely be a good match. It is that easy! An important reason to have a wind turbine is because of the seasonal variations of your solar and wind resources. A hybrid system that uses both solar photovoltaic panels and a wind turbine will make the perfect compliment that provides minimal interruptions in power. The Air Breeze charge batteries with an output of 30kWh a month in an average wind condition of 12 MPH.
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Sailboats
The Air Breeze Marine was specifically designed for the cruiser. It is an easy to install, easy to maintain wind turbine and will provide years of maintenance free service. It is designed for 20-45¡¯ boats and can be mounted on the stern with an optional tower kit or on a mizzen mast as shown in one of the pictures above
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Telecommunications
If your remote site uses a battery bank of any voltage configuration and is charged by a generator, PV panels or both; and you have a 9 mph (4.5 m/s) wind resource or better, then a small wind system will work. Using an existing communications tower, you can install and Air Industrial off the side using available hardware and connect the turbine directly to your batteries. It is that simple. Every time the wind blows, it reduces the run time on your gas generator saving you hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year in fuel costs.
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Off-Shore Platforms
The Air Breeze is extremely effective for providing small amounts of power on platforms even in volatile environments. Special explosion resistant diversion loads safely dissipate any extra energy not used on the platform. The AIR-Industrial uses a sealed alternator design that is free from potential arcing. Furthermore, the turbine¡¯s cast aluminum frame and powder-coated body make it resistant to the corrosive elements.
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Cathodic Protection
Cathodic protection is a method of preventing corrosion of metal pipes, industrial systems or other infrastructure that is submerged in water or buried in the earth. Corrosion is prevented by running a low-voltage electric current to the metal (cathode) that needs protection. The Air breeze can charge battery banks perform beautifully in this application.
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Monitoring Sites
Small wind systems are extremely effective for providing small amounts of power for monitoring sites. Southwest Windpower¡¯s turbines are easy to transport and install and can be used on a variety of structures. If you have a wind resource greater than 8 mph (4 m/s) and your area is free from obstacles then a wind generator will likely be a good match.
An important reason to have a wind turbine in your system is the seasonal variations of your solar and wind resources. A hybrid system that uses both solar photovoltaic panels and a wind turbine will make the perfect compliment that provides minimal interruptions in power.
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Submit a Testimonial
Do you have an Air Breeze story or experience that you¡¯d like to share? Submit your testimony today and we¡¯ll feature it here on the Air Breeze website!
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Charles Viggers
Very very quiet compared to the Air-X. Quieter than my Kiss wind generator in all but very light wind, and even then it is as quiet as the Kiss.
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Nigel Calder
Sailboat Enthusiast
Sound emissions are tremendously improved - you have finally cracked this one! This really is a great improvement of what was already a good product.
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Brent Summerville
North Carolina
We had fun installing the new Air Breeze with Appropriate Technology students from Appalachian State University. We're flying it right next to an AirX at our class 5 wind site on Beech Mountain. The Breeze is proving to have significant improvements in low windspeed performance and sound output. We can barely hear it running over the background noise.
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Keith Stirling
Margaret River, Australia
Had the air breeze on my caravan for 1 month and it worked great, kept the batteries charged and allowed me to use the radio, dvd player, lights and computer, plus recharge other peoples gear in the camp. I found it quiet and worked well in low wind velocities.
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Logan Bryce
Montana
It was as easy to install as the Air X. The sound is much better , the blade chord has helped and the raised edge along the leading edge seems to help. Great in low wind speed!
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Rene Contreras
Puerto Monte – Chile
The sound emissions are very low.
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Dr. G Hernandez
San Juan, Puerto Rico
I have been buying Air wind generators since the first model. All thumbs up! Air has had many years running an off grid house, only requiring maintenance once even through several tropical storms. Overall: priceless.
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