Until now, solar panels have been the most widespread solution to generate clean energy in private homes. However, The wind industry begins to make their way at the domestic sphere with wind turbines Compacts designed to settle in roofs.
The German manufacturer Skywind has achieved the first complete certification of the Small Wind Certification Council (ICC-SWCC) for its Skywind NG micro -urbin, A model that is already marketed in Europe and that raises an alternative or complement to solar energy.
A wind turbine designed for homes
Skywind NG is specifically designed for residential environments. With a diameter of 1.5 meters and a weight of only 19 kilos, Its size resembles that of a parabolic antenna, which facilitates its placement in roofs Without great works or infrastructure.
Its output power reaches 615 kWh per year, which, in Spain, It would be approximately covering between 15% and 20% of the average electric consumption of a home (3,487 kWh/year). The installation of several turbines can significantly increase the self -supply capacity.
Advantages against solar panels
While solar panels lose performance for storms or cloudy days, this microaerogenerator takes precisely those conditions to produce more energy. Skywind says that both systems are perfectly complementarywhich opens the door to homes with renewable mixed: solar and wind.
Besides, The turbines:
- They are silentthanks to an aerodynamic design and a special coating on blades that avoids noise and reflexes.
- They have active securitywith an automatic braking and off system in case of dangerous storms.
- They are integrated into the home network (230/110 V ca) or can be used to load storage batteries.
Materials and durability
The Skywind NG rotor, manufactured entirely in aluminum and steel, has its own patent and has received awards in the sector for its resistance and performance. The company emphasizes that it does not require fuel or periodic maintenance, which lowers long -term costs.
Thanks to its low weight, it can be installed even in lighting masts or existing electrical posts, provided that the height allows to capture a sufficient wind flow.
Certification and reliability
The Skywind NG has become the world’s first microaerogener in the world to receive the ICC-SWCC certification after two years of tests in safety, power and durability. It also has the Tüv-Nord endorsementwhich accredits its compatibility with residential areas.
Since its launch in 2009, The company has sold more than 10,000 units that already work in private homes from Germany and in Himalaya mountain stations and the Andes.
Price and installation conditions
The current cost of each unit is 2,949 euros. Before the purchase, the company recommends checking the average wind speed in the installation zone. According to Skywind, the minimum acceptable values are 3.5 to 4 m/s, being optimal from 5.5 m/s.
The future of domestic wind energy
The arrival of certified microaerogenerators such as the Skywind NG Mark a turning point in the diversification of renewable energy for the home. Without completely replacing solar panels, they do represent a viable alternative, especially in mirror climates and with variable weather conditions.
With a quick installation, under maintenance and the possibility of operating in days without sun, These wind turbines are emerging as the next great bet of green energy in residential environments.