How much wind speed does it take for the average wind turbine to function properly?
It depends on the size of the machine. For small wind generators such as Skystream, a 12 mph average wind is adequate. For large machines, that number is more like 14 mph. 6: Can you tell us more about how the Skystream 3.7 can handle residential and small business power needs? We designed Skystream to work much like an appliance. It had to be simple and easy to use. It had to work in light winds and nearly silent in operation. The size of the machine was based around what the average home in California uses on a monthly basis. Skystream produces approximately 400 kWh per month in a 12 mph wind. The average California home consumes about 540 kWh per month. 7: Will the Skystream 3.7 work for the homeowner in a urban areas with very limited space? It depends. Location is very important. We designed Skystream to use mono-pole towers such as street light poles. The foundation is about 30″ in diameter. What is more important is the siting rule. That is locating Skystream 20 feet above surro
