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The Green Energy Machine   (click for popup photos)   

  • 21" (533.4mm) wide
  • 46" (1168.4mm) long and
  • 36" high (914.4mm ) - collapsed for horizontal storage (length extends to 80" in this configuration) or
  • 82" (2082.8mm) high - collapsed for vertical storage
  • 93" (2362.2mm) high - extended for classroom use or
  • 108" (2743.2mm) high -extended for outdoor use
  • 210 pounds (93.7kg)
Photovoltaic Cell     
  • Kyocera 35 watt, 2.33 amp, 15 volt aluminum framed cell
  • Self-regulating, 25 year warranty
  • Dimensions 25.7" X 18.5"
  • Cell is mounted with predrilled holes for angles 30, 35 & 40
  • For more information see www.kyocerasolar.com

Wind Generator     

  • Air X wind generator
  • Rotor diameter 46", weight 13 pounds
  • Startup speed 7 mph, voltage 12 volts DC
  • Rated output 400 watts at 28 mph
  • Self regulating
  • For safety reasons we have added a stop switch on the exterior of the Green Energy Machine housing
  • The teacher or instructor engages the wind generator with the stop switch
  • Unprecedented 3 year warranty
  • For more information see www.windenergy.com

Inverter     

  • Vanner 500 watt inverter/ battery charger
  • Peak power output 500 watts
  • Output power surge 700 watts
  • Output power continuous - more than 400 watts
  • Output wave form - modified sine wave
  • Efficiency 90%
  • Number of AC outlets - 2
  • For more information see www.vanner.com.

Battery     

  • Can be stored in horizontal or vertical position
  • 12 volts DC, 55amp hour
  • Sealed lead acid rechargeable battery
Meters     
  • 1 voltmeter for system voltage
  • Separate amp meters for PV cell and wind turbine
  • Assembled Components
Miscellaneous
Ground is supplied either by: plugging in the inverter/charger and using the grid or by an exterior ground bolt located on the left side of the Green Energy Machine (grounding cable not included).

Four wheel dolly is a 600 lb. capacity Milwaukee with pneumatic rear tires and lockable front tires. All components, brakes and safety features are labeled.

We have added expandable outriggers to the under-structure to aid in stability when the wind turbine pole is extended for operation.

Housing
The Green Energy Machine has been designed to be a renewable energy educational display. Although it is fully functional, it is not meant to be kept outside or get wet. The right side of the wind generator main body is cut away so that the inside components can be seen (stator, brushes, etc.).

The case that houses the Green Energy Machine is constructed of plywood, plastic laminate, melamine, and LEXAN sliding (lockable) doors. Edges are protected with vinyl bumper guards. The back side of the unit has an access panel for any maintenance if needed.

The wind generator is electrically connected to the battery with a quick disconnect retractable cord. The disconnect is at the wind generator head.



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