Marine Wind Generator – What Every Boater Needs

Electricity produced by a marine wind generator can be used directly or it can be stored in batteries for use at another time.  Wind generators can be used alone, or they may be used as part of a hybrid system, in which their output is combined with that of solar panels, and /or a fossil fuel generator.   Hybrid systems are especially useful for winter backup of home systems where cloudy weather and windy conditions occur simultaneously.

The most important decision when considering a marine wind generator is wind spead.  A general rule is the average wind speed needs to be 10mph or greater for the wind generator to be cost effective. If not, I recommend you look into solar energy. If you are planning on using the wind generator for marine use, wind speed should not be a factor.

The use of a marine wind generator is common in the boating industry although I would not rely on wind power alone. The installation of marine solar panels is also a good idea for the times where the correct wind speed is not available.