Whisper 500 Wind Turbine
Whisper, a name with more than 10 years of experience in the field, has been re-engineered and launched under the Southwest Windpower family of wind turbines. The Whisper has an all-new look featuring cast aluminum frame and smooth, quite operation of the patented "angle-governor" furling design.

Whisper 500 -The most powerful wind turbine in our lineup!

The new 500, a 3.2 KW rated turbine, can deliver in excess of 500 KWH per month at a site with a 12 mph average wind speed. The 500 boasts a 15 foot (4.26m) rotor diameter providing a total swept area of 175 sq. ft. Newly redesigned, the Whisper 500 incorporates a stronger, larger yaw shaft, new blade stabilizer straps and a third spindle bearing for increased reliability.

The largest wind turbine of the Whisper family delivers over 3200 watts for large power requirements. With 10 years of operational history, the Whisper 500 has proven itself to be quiet and reliable. Over 800 Whisper 500's have been installed providing a dependable power supply for people around the world. If you have a large energy demand, this is the machine for you. Depending on your site's average wind speed, the Whisper 500 can provide enough energy to operate your entire home.

The 500 features a hand-laid fiberglass and foam core blade for smooth, high efficiency operation and low wind start-up. It also incorporated the patented "angle governor" design for quite high-wind operation. The 500 is an excellent choice for village power projects, farms, ranched, back-up power systems and remote homes applications.

Standard with every Whisper 500, the EZ Wire controller allowing for additional input for a solar/wind, hydro/wind hybrid system. Preset at the factory for 48 volts, the 200 Amp EZ Wire is field adjustable for 24 or 32 volt applications. The turbine and controller are included with the system, optional towers are available.

  

500 Specifications

Rotor Diameter:

15' (4.5 meters)

Blades:

Carbon reinforced fiberglass

Weight:

155 lbs (70 kg)

Mount:

5" Schedule 40 (12.7 cm)

Start up wind-speed:

7 mph (3.1 m/s)

Peak Power:

3200 watts @ 28 mph (12 m/s)

Alternator:

PM 3 phase brush-less

Output Voltage:

Factory Preset to 48 volts
Switchable to 24, 32 or 48 volts

Warranty:

Two year parts replacement

 

Descriptions and Accessories
Item #: Model Description
653EGEN50048Z1L Whisper 500 - 3.2 kw 24, 32 or 48 volt w/200 amp EZ Wire controller
653EGEN500HVZ1L Whisper 500HVT - 3.2 kw 220 Volt Model w/200 amp EZ Wire controller & Transformer
Mounting Kits and Accessories
653WGTW500GYD30 30' H/D Guyed Tower Kit Pole & anchors not included
653WGTW500GYD42 42' H/D Guyed Tower Kit Pole & anchors not included
653WGTW500GYD70 70' H/D Guyed Tower Kit Pole & anchors not included
653WGTAANG500 Earth Anchors for all Whisper 500 Towers Set of 4 H/D galvanized earth anchors

  



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