Wind inverter

[Eros]

Hi all,
I am looking for a replacement for a defective Aurora 3.0kw wind inverter. Any idea where i can find one ?
Thx

 

[gadfly56]

Hi all,
I am looking for a replacement for a defective Aurora 3.0kw wind inverter. Any idea where i can find one ?
Thx

E-bay. You can find them new-in-box.

 

[pv_n00b]

No one in the US makes small wind inverters anymore, a few Chinese companies make them. ABB still provides service if it can be repaired, that might be the best route. Or as Gadfly said, a NOS inverter from someone's backroom. Don't forget the Windows NT box you need to connect to it.

Here is the legacy inverter page: http://new.abb.com/power-converters-inverters/wind-turbines/small-wind/legacy-small-wind-inverters

 

[electrofelon]

IMO best to sell the wind system and put the money into solar. Thats what I did.

 

[GoldDigger]

IMO best to sell the wind system and put the money into solar. Thats what I did.

The OP appears to be in southern Michigan. One of the few justifications for keeping small wind in an off grid system is a northern latitude with heavy snow, as a winter 24x7 supplement to PV. It does require unusually steady and high wind speeds and a suitable tower.

 

[electrofelon]

The OP appears to be in southern Michigan. One of the few justifications for keeping small wind in an off grid system is a northern latitude with heavy snow, as a winter 24x7 supplement to PV. It does require unusually steady and high wind speeds and a suitable tower.

Indeed. I lived off grid with a wind turbine for several years and it was great in the winter. When I went on grid, I didnt bother grid tying it and instead went for the longevity and low maintenance of PV.