The set "Hybrid Power W-06" is a professional 230V AC off-grid power supply system with both wind and solar generator. By making use of wind power, energy is not only produced when the sun is shining, but even when it is stormy weather and also at night. Especially during the winter months where solar insolation is weak, more energy will be available.

The wind generator Whisper 100 which is included in this set has a maximum power output of 900W at 12.5 m/s wind speed. It is suitable for locations with medium to strong winds. In order to charge the batteries, the wind turbine is connected to the Whisper Charger charge controller with built-in rectifier and dump load. In addtion the charge controller is equipped with a stop switch to brake the turbine for maintenance or during heavy storm conditions.

The "Hybrid Power W-06" is suitable for a wide range of applications, in particular for remote summer houses and weekend homes. You may connect AC consumers up to 5000W continuous load and 15kW short-term peak load. The excellent overload capability as well as the true sine wave of the inverter guarantee a safe and trouble-free operation of all consumers such as lighting, TV, video/DVD, radio, water pump, power drill, coffee maschine, refridgerator etc.

In addition to the solar modules and wind generator, the public grid or a fuel generator can be connected to the system as power respectively charging source. The entire system may thus be able to maintain an uninterruptible power supply, even during months with low insolation and poor wind conditions. A built-in change-over contact allows an automatic start and stop of the grid or generator power source.

The set "Hybrid Power W-06" is shipped ready-to-install with easy to follow assembly instructions. All electronic components including AC fuse box and twin sockets are assembled and pre-wired on a wall board. For the solar array a suitable roof mounting system is included, optional for ground or flat roof installation. Prefabricated cabling enables a simple and fail-safe connection of the modules and batteries. There are no special tools required for the installation!

Features at a glance!

The standard set consists of the following main components:

1x inverter/battery charger Studer XTH 6000-48 with 48V system voltage
1x digital display/programming unit Studer RCC-02 for Xtender
1x battery status processor with shunt Studer BSP-500 for Xtender
1x solar charge regulator Morningstar TriStar TS60 with temperature sensor
1x digital display MorningStar Meter TS-M-2 for TriStar
8x monocrystalline solar module Suntech STP190S-24/Ad with 190 watt peak
1x pitched roof mounting system for solar generator
1x wind generator Whisper 100 with 900W max. power and Whisper Charger controller
8x maintenance-free gel battery Banner SBG 12-230 with 230Ah (C=20h) capacity
2x battery circuit breaker with NH fuses
1x pre-assembled electronic board with AC fuse box and twin sockets
1x module connection box with overvoltage protection
1x pre-fabricated module connecting cable set with MC4 plug connection
1x pre-fabricated battery connecting cable set

Due to the powerful solar charge regulator with up to 60A at 48V, you can upgrade the system by additional solar modules at any time. Overall, you can connect up to 22 modules of the type Suntech STP190S-24/Ad+ (190Wp) with a total capacity of 4.18kWp. Likewise, the storage capacity may even be upgraded by additional batteries of the same type.

Functional Principle

The solar/wind set "Hybrid Power W-06" consists of the following main components: solar charger, inverter/charger unit, solar modules, wind generator with charge controller (incl. rectifier) and battery.

The solar charge regulator and the inverter's built-in grid charger, take care that the energy produced by the solar modules or by the AC power source is stored in the batteries. They protect the battery bank against harmful overload and, in combination with an intelligent charging algorithm, they guarantee a long lifetime of the batteries.

The wind generator produces AC current with unsteady voltage and frequency. The wind charge controller with built-in rectifier converts the ocillating current into smooth DC current and charges the battery. It is addtionally equipped with a stop switch to brake (short-circuiting) the wind generator at heavy storms or in case servicing is required.

The inverter transforms the energy produced by the solar modules and wind generator or by the AC power sources, which is stored in the battery bank, into 230V AC power. It also prevents the battery from beeing deep discharged by disconnecting consumer loads in case of a low battery level.

As the energy is buffered in the battery, power is available at all times, even at night or during cloudy weather.

A battery circuit breaker with NH fuses adds safety during installation and operation of the system.

Each single component of the power set matches up the other ones perfectly. The the tailored solar mounting system as well as the pre-fabricated cabling with plug socket reduce installation work to a minimum.

A subsequent upgrading of the set is possible at any time without having to replace any of the existing components!

Power Output and Available Energy

It is difficult to predict the output of a wind powered hybrid system due to the fact that the available amount of wind force is subject to enormous natural variations. Unlike for the solar energy, no nation-wide measuring data is available for the wind energy sector. As a rule it does not make sense to interpolate different measured values as the power of the wind is highly depending on local conditions.

It is not possible to rely solely on wind energy but in a region offering absolutely consistent wind conditions. That is not the case for most landlocked regions, thus a combination of solar and wind generator in one single system is the perfect solution. This is especially true if energy is consumed throughout the year which means both in early spring and late autumn or even during the dark winter month. However, in order to provide an uninterruptible power supply even in case of poor insolation and calm winds, a conventional power generator can be connected to the system.

The adjacent curve shows the power output of a Whisper 100 wind generator as a function of the average wind speed. You may notice that even small changes in wind speed can have a dramatic effect on power production.

The actual energy made available by the combined solar/wind power system depends enormously on the location of the installation site.

In Central Europe the global radiation is subject to great seasonal fluctuations. That's why the output of photovoltaic power systems differs very much from summer to winter months. A wind generator may compensate these disparities as especially in the winter months or if the sky is cloudy, the wind conditions are more favourable.

These seasonal fluctuations are less distinct in the southern part of europe. Thus a wind generator erected along the coastline with stable wind conditions may contribute a considerable part to the energy production, both in the summer and the winter months.

Below, please find a chart showing the daily energy that may be available for Central Europe and Southern Europe.

Average daily available energy: Central Europe - landside

Average daily available energy: Soutern Europe - seaside

In case the energy production exceeds the consumption (e.g. weekend application), excess solar power will be stored in the battery. Once the battery is fully charged the following amount of energy is available:

In any case, before buying this system, check carefully if your requirements are met, in particular if the power set matches the projected consumer profile. Please, also refer to our FAQs for further information or contact us directly.

Siting and Installation of the Wind Generator

The siting of your wind turbine should be carefully considered in order to order to optimize the output. In general the wind generator should be mounted as high and as far as possible from obstacles such as trees or buildings. If this rule is not observed, turbulences may heavily affect the proper operation of the wind generator. Turbulences do not only reduce efficiency but may even accelerate wear on rotating components.

Please also take into account, that the turbine may produce noise at elevated wind speeds or caused by vibrations of the mounting structure. This is why you should avoid mounting the wind generator on the roof structure. In case the wind generator has to be installed on a building, it is preferable to fix it to an outside wall.

As a rule, small wind generators with a pole height of up to 10 metres do not need to be licensed in most cases. However, we recommend to contact the local building authority if you live in a densely populated residential area.

The construction of the pole is rather simple which allows to assemble it by yourself. The mast can be made of a 2 ½ inch (schedule 40) steel or aluminium pipe, e.g. a water pipe. Freestanding poles of up to 10 metres height should be guyed 1 to 2 times, depending on the local wind conditions. The upper guy wires should be fixed about 1.5m below the generator. An addtional tilting hinge eases erection and maintainance. If the generator is fixed to the outside wall, all that is required are some pipe clamps with absorber elements to reduce vibrations.

The following prefabricated mast constructions are available as option:

Tower Kit 30ft. (9m)	Tower Kit 50 ft. (15m)	Tower Kit 65 ft. (19.5m)
w/o mast and anchors	w/o mast and anchors	w/o mast and anchors
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Solar Generator Mounting Options

There are 3 mounting options available for the solar generator included in this power set. Please do not forget to specify the desired mounting option ordering!

Pitched Roof - Hook	Pitched Roof - Hanger Bolt	Flat Roof / Ground Mount
(tiles, pantiles)	(corrugated sheets, roofing felt)	(selectable elevation)
no surcharge	no surcharge	surcharge see option

Upgrades

The following accessories and upgrades are available for this power set. Be sure to choose each desired option when ordering!

WHISPER 200 Upgrade

The Whisper 200 is equipped with 2.7m blade and has almost twice the swept area of the Whisper 100. It does produce more sound than it’s 100 counterpart, but it does produce almost twice the power and is therefore more suitable for locations with weaker wind conditions.

Datasheet Wind Generator Whisper 100/200 EN (PDF)

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Questions & Answers

Which consumers may I operate? How long may I operate them? How long does it take to fully charge the battery? These questions and more will be answered in our FAQs.

Scope of Delivery / Technical Data

1x	Pre-assembled Electronic Board
	Dimensions (lxwxh) in mm	1360 x770 x260
	Weight	approx. 80kg
	Extras	230V AC fuse/distribution box, AC twin socket
1x	Inverter/Charger Studer XTH 6000-48
	Type / nominal voltage	reiner Sinus / 48V
	AC continuous power (25°)	5000W
	AC surge power (5 sec.)	15000W
	Efficiency	max. 96%
	Charging current (max. 265Vac / 45-65Hz)	0 - 100A
	Consumption stand-by / on	1.8W/2.2W/22W
	Dimensions (lxwxh) in mm	500 x300 x230mm
	Weight	42kg
	Special features	increase of inverter power and 3-phase operation by coupling several Xtender
1x	Remote Control/Digital Display Studer RCC-02
	Mounting type	surface/wall mounting
	Cable length	max. 50m (5m included)
1x	Battery Status Processor Studer BSP-500
	Cable length	2m for battery connection, 5m communication cable
	Max. current of shunt	500A
1x	Solar Charge Controller Morningstar TriStar TS-60
	System voltage	12-48V
	Charge / Load / Diversion current	max. 60A
	Solar input voltage (Voc)	max. 125V
	Self consumption	< 20mA
	Dimensions (lxwxh) in mm	260 x127 x71
	Weight	1.6kg
1x	Control Unit/Digital Display TriStar Meter TS-M-2
	Mounting type	on controller
1x	Temperature Sensor Morningstar RTS
	Cable length	10m
8x	Solar Generator Suntech STP 190S-24/Ad+
	Type of cells	monocrystalline
	Power (Pmax) / nominal voltage	190Wp / 24V
	Voltage at Pmax (Vmp)	36.5V
	Current at Pmax (Imp)	5.2A
	Dimensions (lxwxh) in mm	1580 x808 x35
	Weight	15.5kg
	Special features	4mm² module connecting cable with H+S RADOX plug connection
1x	Module Connection Box MCB-08
	No. of string inputs / cable cross section	8 / max. 6mm²
	Output cable cross section	max. 25mm²
	Overvoltage protection	disk varistors (delta connection)
1x	Mounting system for Solar Generator
	Type of installation	pitched roof / flat roof or ground mount*
1x	Wind Generator Whisper 100
	Rated power	900W at 12.5m/s
	System voltage	12, 24, 36 or 48V
	Rotor diameter	2100mm
	Start up wind speed	3.4m/s
	Survival wind speed	55m/s
	Body	cast aluminium
	Weight	21.0kg
	Charge regulator	Whisper Controller with built-in dump load and stop switch
8x	GEL Battery Banner SBG 12-230
	Nominal voltage	12V
	Capacity (C=20h)	230Ah
	Dimensions (lxwxh) in mm	521 x269 x203
	Weight	70kg
2x	Battery Fuse Switch BS-16/BS-50
	Connection / size	3-pole / 160A (NH00)
	Mounting option	surface
	1x	Pre-fabricated Cabling
		Module cable set (4x2m)	H07RNF 6mm² + H+S RADOX->MC4 connectors
Module main cable set (2x10m)		H07RNF 16mm²
Wind gen. main connecting cable (30m)		H07RNF 3x 6mm² with MC4 connectorsend + end sleeves
Battery main cable set (2x1.5m)		H07VK 50mm² + ring terminals
	*see article options / subject to change without notice