Residential Wind Turbine Manufacturers

Abundant Renewable Energy - www.abundantre.com
ARE wind generators are designed for durability and quiet operation. Specifically made for harsh climates, they are built simply and ruggedly to last. ARE machines have a large swept area to capture more wind and produce more energy, especially in low wind speeds. ARE manufactures the ARE110 (2.5kW), the ARE442 (10kW), as well as a variety of tower types and sizes.

Aerostar, Inc - www.aerostarwind.com
Aerostar wind turbines utilize induction generators allowing simple direct utility interconnection without the need for an inverter. The two blade teetering rotor on the Aerostar 6 Meter (10kW) substantially reduces loads on the turbine and tower resulting in a smooth running, efficient and low cost system. Aerostar control boxes include a color touchscreen display which provides performance information about the turbine. The control box can also be hooked up to the Internet so you can check on its operation from any computer.

Bergey Windpower Company - www.bergey.com
Established in 1977 Bergey Windpower manufactures highly reliable wind energy systems for on and off grid applications. With worldwide installations and dealer support, Bergey turbines have earned a reputation for ruggedness and reliability. The Bergey XL.1 has a rated power output of 1 kW (at 25 mph) with a rotor diameter of 8.2 feet. The larger Bergey Excel has a rated power output of 10 kW (at 29 mph) and a rotor diameter of 22 feet.

Helix Wind - www.helixwind.com
Helix Wind provides small vertical axis wind turbines. Helix offers two compact and elegant turbines: the S322 (2.5kW) and the S594 (5.0kW). The S322 rotor dimensions are only 4 ft x 8.7 ft and its brother the S594 is twice as large at 4 ft x 16 ft. It's size and design make the Helix good for a wide range of heights and wind speed. The turbine can be sited on a 14 - 35 foot pole or just above your roof line and they will produce power at anywhere from 8 mph winds to 36 mph.

Proven Energy Ltd - www.provenamerica.com
Based in Scotland and in operation since 1982, Proven Energy has a global reputation for turbine performance. Its product line includes the Proven 2.5, Proven 6 and Proven 15. Model numbers reflect kW production at an average wind speed of 11 miles per hour.

Southwest Windpower - www.windenergy.com
Based in Flagstaff, Arizona, Southwest claims to be the largest maker of small scale turbines in the U.S. The 20-year old company has been a pioneer in the development of wind technology and has produced over 90,000 generators that provide power to residential homes, remote cabins, telecom transmitters, offshore platforms, water pumping and sailboats. Residential options include: the Air Breeze (200 W @ 28 mph), Air X (400 W @ 28 mph), Whisper 100 (900 W @ 28 mph), Whisper 200 (1 kW @ 28 mph), Skystream 3.7 (1.9kW @ 21 mph) and the Whisper 500 (3 kW at 24 mph). Southwest’s signature turbine, the low profile Skystream 3.7 is a fully integrated, utility-connected wind generator designed specifically for homes and small business.

Swift Wind Turbine - www.swiftwindturbine.com
The Swift Wind Turbine is a small rooftop mounted horizontal axis wind turbine. The turbine has a rated power output of 1.5kW and a blade diameter of 7 feet. The outer ring on Swift acts as a diffuser as the wind travels down the blades and helps eliminate noise, allowing the turbine to operate at less than 35 decibels for all wind speeds.

Wind Energy Solutions - www.windenergysolutions.ca
WES makes a series of large commercial-scale turbines as well as a smaller 2.5 kW (at 20 mph) for large residential applications. The WES5 Tulipo is a traditional horizontal axis 3 blade turbine. It is mounted on a 20 to 40 foot monopole tower which can also be placed on a flat roofed building.

Wind Turbine Industries Corporation - www.windturbine.net
The exclusive manufacturer of the Jacobs wind energy systems since 1986. Its product line includes the Jacobs 31-20 (20 kW at 26 mph), Jacobs 26-17.5 (17.5kW at 27mph), Jacobs 26-15 (26kW at 26mph), Jacobs 23-12.5 (12.5 kW at 27mph) and the Jacobs 23-10 (10kW at 25mph). The 3 blade horizontal axis turbines stand on a three-legged lattice ranging from 80 feet to 120 feet tall.