Technical Materials

    

In this section we have compiled items of a technical nature relating to Bergey WindPower products and services. (These materials are free to be used without prior permission, so long as proper attribution is provided.)

 

WindCAD Performance Models

Note:  These models require Microsoft Excel.  You will be asked for a password, but actually no password is required.  Just click on the "Cancel" button to proceed.  The instructions are included with each model.  You may have to scroll down to see the instructions.  Use the "Back" button on your browser to return to this page.

 

10 kW Excel-S (Grid-Intertie) July 2009

7.5 kW Excel-R (Battery Charging)

1 kW XL.1 (Battery Charging)

   

 

Cash Flow  Model

Note:  This model requires Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.  You will be asked for a password, but actually no password is required.  Just click on the "Cancel" button to proceed.  Use the "Back" button on your browser to return to this page.

 

The cash flow spreadsheet model can be used for both residential and commercial applications.  It is a useful tool for determining payback and rate of return.

 

Residential & Business Cash Flow / Payback Period

Same, but specifically for California

 

If you would like to receive a copy of the BWC Cash Flow spreadsheet via e-mail, please send your request to sales@bergey.com  

 

BWC Technical Manuals

Note:  These manuals are in PDF format and require Acrobat Reader to view

 

XL.1 Wind Turbine Owners Manual, Version 2.2 (PDF, 730 KB)

XL.1 Tilt-up Towers Installation Manual (PDF, 575 KB), updated 5/2006

10 kW Excel Self-Supporting Towers Installation Manual (PDF, 4 MB)

10 kW Excel-S Owners Manual (pending)

7.5 kW Excel-R Owners Manual

Excel Guyed-Lattice Towers Installation Manual , (BIG File, PDF, 5.6 MB)

Excel Tilt-up Towers Installation Manual (pending)

 

Archives (legacy/obsolete technical manuals for reference)

XL.1 Wind Turbine Owners Manual, Version 1.1 (PDF, 410 KB)

XL.1 Wind Turbine Installation Manual, Version 2  (PDF, 450 KB)

 

Miscellaneous

 

Sample Telecom Hybrids Preliminary Design and Budgeting

Requirements for Customer Supplied Towers - BWC Excel  (PDF, 16 KB)

Requirements for Customer Supplied Towers - BWC XL.1 (PDF, 124 KB)

Why Short Towers are Bad (PDF, 110 KB)

Noise Data for the 10 kW BWC Excel Turbine (PDF, 44 KB)

NREL Technical Paper of Small Wind Turbine Noise (PDF, 700 KB)

BWC Noise Test Data - BWC Excel (PDF, 203 KB)

BWC Noise Test Data - BWC XL.1 (PDF, 113 KB)

Small Wind and Birds - O.U. Letter (PDF, 52 KB)

Small Wind and Birds - Audubon California Letter (PDF, 50 KB)

BWC comments to FERC on utility interconnection issues, June 2002 (PDF, 220 KB)

Warwick Trials of Building Mounted Wind Turbines

10 kW Shipping Weights and Dimensions