The Southwest Windpower Skystream 3.7 is a residential wind generator that hooks up to your home to reduce or eliminate your monthly electrical bill. It’s the first all-inclusive UL Recognized wind generator (with controls and inverter built in) designed to provide quiet, clean electricity in low winds. The Skystream is ideal for residential homes and small businesses. They are available for 120, 240 and 208 VAC operation and come with a monopole or sectional monopole tower or a kit for assembling a guyed tower with locally purchased pipe and anchors.
Skystream connects directly to your home. When the wind is blowing, your home is powered (in part) by Skystream; when it’s not, your home is seamlessly powered by your utility, as usual. During periods of strong winds, Skystream can actually produce excess electricity. Depending on your utility, your meter will spin backwards – giving you credit for a later date. Estimated energy production is 400 kWh per month in areas that averages 12 mph windspeed.
If your site fits the following criteria, Southwest Windpower’s Skystream 3.7 may work for you:
|
Tower type |
Tower height |
Land price |
Marine price |
|
Monopole |
33 ft. |
$7,685 |
$8,330 |
|
45 ft. |
$8,520 |
$9,164 |
|
|
60 ft. |
$13,353 |
$13,998 |
|
|
Guyed tower kit |
30 ft. |
$6,298 |
$6,942 |
|
42 ft. |
$6,375 |
$7,020 |
|
|
70 ft. |
$6,812 |
$7,457 |
- At least 10 mph average wind speed (best results at 12 mph or more)
- Your property is at least a half acre and has unobstructed views
- The local zoning allows a structure that is at least 42’ tall
- Your utility has an existing interconnection agreement for homeowners
With a rated capacity of 2.4 kW, Skystream can provide anywhere from 40 to 100 percent of the total energy needs a of a household or small business. Its sleek, distinctive 12-foot diameter swept-wing blades and elegant form make Skystream an attractive addition to any home. With a guyless tower, Skystream blends in like a neighborhood street lamp. And because it operates at a low rpm, Skystream is as quiet as the trees blowing in the wind. 5-year limited warranty.
An optional two-way remote display unit lets you control your Skystream from up to 1000 feet (300 meters) away. You can also monitor performance and download energy performance data to your personal computer via USB converter.
To order, use the Item Code Determination chart below to get the item code for the Skystream you want to order. Skystream pricing is in the table to the right. Prices include Skystream 3.7, tower, Skyview monitoring software, and Skylevel uptower kit.