Hi All,
A replacement wind turbine has been ordered.
It's a 500 watt 24 volt unit. The previous, was a 1 kW 24 volt unit.
Yes it's electrically smaller, but it's is hoped that although we will still have a 1 kW capability, with the Solar, that we will not overcharge the batteries since both systems are unlikely to be producing maximum output at the same time, and consequently neither will we be likely to burn out the dump load, which is rated at 1 KW.
It is also perceived that with an even split between the Wind and Solar, when there is little wind available, the additional solar capability will stand a better chance of keeping the batteries topped up.
Not too sure on delivery time, but it should not be too long - I hope ...... It's only coming from Germany.
Cheers & 73's
Dave, G3ZXX.