Bergey Value Kits
 

 

 Utility-Bill Reduction + Back-up Power

 2 KW Home.Sure Package

Performance: 160 - 300 Kilowatt-hours (kWh's) per month (depending on wind resource), 12 hours to over a week of back-up power (depending on load and wind)

Recommended for:

 

Areas where power outages are a problem

 

Smaller essential loads

 

Property sizes of 1/2 acre or more

 

Note:
This system contains batteries and can provide essential household power during power outages.
5 Year warranty

 

We recommend this package for homeowners and small businesses that want protection from extended power outages, but don't need a system as large as the 7.5 kW Home.Sure system. This capability requires the addition of batteries and a sophisticated inverter.

  The Home.Sure system keeps the batteries charged up and during an outage home power is supplied by both the batteries and the wind turbines.  In regular (non-outage) operation any excess energy, once the batteries are charged, is sold to the utility company or "stored" by utilities offering net metering.  

  This package uses 64 ft towers because this is the most common tower height for the XL.1 turbine.  The taller the tower the better and towers shorter than 64 ft. should only be used in special circumstances.  The Tubular Tilt-up towers can be installed without concrete and they tilt-up after all the assembly work is done on the ground.

  The batteries are Trojan T-105's, a workhorse of the home power industry.  A total of eight individual batteries are connected in two parallel strings of four batteries in series (24 VDC nominal).  This battery bank will support essential loads (lights, radio, TV, refrigerator, freezer, water pump, and blowers) for 4 - 12 hours without wind energy input.  The OutBack GTFX2524 sine-wave inverter provides 2.5 kW at 120 VAC (or 230 VAC, 50 Hz at 2.2 kW) and has enough surge capacity to start motors up to ~ 1 Hp.  A back-up engine generator can be easily added. 

  In addition to the equipment costs given below, a complete installation will typically include the following costs:  shipping, sales tax, permit costs, foundation and anchoring, wire run, turbine and tower erection, battery racks or vault, electrical hook-up, and inspection fees.  Some homeowners also incorporate a back-up gas, propane, or diesel generator into the system for maximum protection.  

2 x 1 kW BWC XL.1 Turbines
2 x 64 ft Tubular Tilt-up Tower Kit
DC Power Center
10.6 kWh, 2 String, Battery Bank (2 x B220-4)
2.5 kW Inverter System (GTFX2524)
Total Cost  $13,200
Options:
50 Hz: No Charge (3.3 kW)
Additional Storage
Larger Inverter
Taller Towers
Other Towers
Tower Raising Kit

 

7.5 KW Home.Sure Package

Performance: 600 - 1,500 Kilowatt-hours (kWh's) per month (depending on wind resource), 24 hours to over a week of back-up power (depending on load and wind)

Recommended for:
Areas where power outages are a problem
Homes or businesses that use at least 800 kWh's per month
Property sizes of 1 acre or more
Wind Class 2 or higher

Note:
This system contains batteries and can provide essential household power during power outages
5 Year warranty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to the equipment costs given below, a complete installation will typically include the following costs:  shipping, sales tax, permit costs, foundation and anchoring, wire run, turbine and tower erection, battery racks or vault, electrical hook-up, and inspection fees.  Some homeowners also incorporate a back-up gas, propane, or diesel generator into the system for maximum protection.

  We recommend this package for homeowners and small businesses that want protection from extended power outages. This capability requires the addition of batteries and more sophisticated inverters.

  The Home.Sure system keeps the batteries charged up and during an outage home power is supplied by both the batteries and the wind turbine.  In regular (non-outage) operation any excess energy, once the batteries are charged, is sold to the utility company or "stored" by utilities offering net metering.  The Guyed-Lattice tower is the least cost tower type and a 100 ft. tower is tall enough for most locations.  Shorter towers reduce performance and increase the payback time.

  The batteries are Trojan L-16's, the workhorse of the home power industry.  A total of 40 individual batteries are connected in five parallel strings of eight batteries in series (48 VDC nominal).  This large battery bank will support essential loads (lights, radio, TV, refrigerator, freezer, water pump, and blowers) for two to seven days without wind energy input.  The dual Trace SW5548 sine-wave inverters provides 240 VAC (or 230 VAC, 50 Hz at 9 kW) with enough capacity to start difficult motor loads.  A back-up engine generator can be easily added. 

 

7.5 kW BWC Excel-R/48, with VCS-10
100 ft. Guyed-Lattice Tower Kit (XLG30)
Tower Wiring Kit (XTWK30)
DC Power Center Option, 7 circuit (XVPC-7)
84 kWh, 5 String, Battery Bank (5 x B350-8)
11 kW Inverter System (2 x SW5548)
Total Cost $57,200
Options:
Special Paint:
Tower Corrosion Pkg:
E-Meter:
50 Hz: No Charge
Other Towers
 

Utility Bill Reduction Value Package

10 KW GridTek Package

Performance:  800 - 2,000 Kilowatt-hours (kWh's) per month (depending on wind resource)

Recommended for:

 

Homes or businesses that use at least 1,000 kWh's per month

 

Property sizes of 1 acre or more

 

Wind Class 2 or higher

Note: 
This system does not provide back-up power during utility power outages. It automatically shuts off to protect the safety of utility repair crews.

5 Year warranty

We recommend this package for most homeowners and small businesses.  The 10 kW Excel-S wind turbine with the GridTek power processor costs less than a BWC HomeSure system and provides the most favourable economics.  Excess energy is sold to the utility company or "stored" by utilities offering net metering.
 
  The GridTek Power Processor converts the wind power to utility power at 240 VAC (or 230 VAC, 50 Hz).  Its output connects directly to your circuit breaker panel.  The Guyed-Lattice tower is the least cost tower type and a 100 ft. tower is tall enough for most locations.  Shorter towers reduce performance and increase the payback time. 

10 kW BWC Excel-S, with GridTek 10
100 ft. Guyed-Lattice Tower Kit (XLG30)
Tower Wiring Kit (XTWK30)

Total Cost $39,700
Options:
Special Paint:
Tower Corrosion Pkg:
50 Hz: No Charge
Other Towers
 

 

Remote Home Value Package

1 KW Remote.System Package

Performance: 60 - 150 AC Kilowatt-hours (kWh's) per month (depending on wind resource

Recommended for:
Typical off-grid homes, schools, clinics, etc.
Locations where delivering or storing diesel fuel is a problem
Retrofit to existing diesel-only power system to provide up to 24-hour power availability
Wind Class 2 or higher

Note:
This system contains batteries and is typically used in conjunction with a back-up generator (gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel). These systems are modular and can be expanded easily.
5 Year warranty

We recommend this package for homes, schools, clinics and other smaller off-grid applications.  These systems are also easily retrofitted to existing diesel-only systems in order to save fuel and provide up to 24-hour power.

  The BWC Remote.System stores excess energy in batteries for use during low wind periods. It can also charge the batteries from a back-up generator.  With a manually controlled back-up generator the Remote.System can provide up to 24-hour power.  

  The Tubular Tilt-up towers can be installed without concrete and they tilt-up after all the assembly work is done on the ground. The 64 ft. tower in this package is the most common height used with the XL.1 turbine.  For sites with trees, taller towers are recommended.  These tower are available in heights up to 104 ft.

  The batteries are Trojan T-105's, a workhorse of the home power industry and an excellent value.  A total of four individual 6 volt batteries are connected in series  to provide 24 VDC nominal.  This battery bank will supply up to several days of power without wind energy input.  The 1,500 W Trace DR1524 modified-sine-wave inverter provides 120 VAC, 60 Hz (or 230 V, 50 Hz) and includes battery-charging and transfer relay functions.  A back-up engine generator can be easily integrated, but it must be manually started and stopped. 

  In addition to the equipment costs given below, a complete installation will typically include the following costs:  shipping, sales tax, permit costs, foundation and anchoring (some soil types), wire run, turbine and tower erection, battery racks or vault, electrical hook-up, and inspection fees.  Some users also incorporate a back-up gas, propane, or diesel generator into the system for extended periods of low wind speed.

1 kW XL.1 Turbine, with PowerCenter
64 ft. Tilt-up Tower
5.3 kWh Battery Bank (B220-4)
1,500 W Inverter System (DR1524, with fuse)
Total Cost  $6,500
Options:
50 Hz:
Larger Inverter
Additional Storage
Taller Towers
Tower raising Kit

7.5 KW Remote.System
Performance: 500 - 1,500 Kilowatt-hours (kWh's) per month (depending on wind resource)

 
Recommended for:
Large remote homes or facilities, using at least 700 kWh per month
Locations where delivering or storing diesel fuel is a problem
Retrofit to existing diesel-only power system to provide 24-hour power availability
Wind Class 2 or higher
Note:
This system contains batteries and is typically used in conjunction with a back-up generator (gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel). These systems are modular and can be expanded easily.
5 Year warranty

We recommend this package for village power and larger remote home and facilities that need more than 500 kWh's of alternating current (AC) energy per month. These systems are often retrofitted to existing diesel-only systems in order to save fuel and provide 24-hour power.

 The BWC Remote System stores excess energy in batteries for use during low wind periods. It can also charge the batteries from a back-up generator.  With a back-up generator the Remote System can provide reliable 24-hour power with minimal attention from the operator.  The Guyed-Lattice tower is the least cost tower type and a 100 ft. tower is tall enough for most locations.  Shorter towers reduce performance. For locations where crane access is not possible, the towers can be stacked using a winch and davit system.

 The batteries are Trojan T-105's, a workhorse of the home power industry and an excellent value.  A total of 40 individual batteries are connected in five parallel strings of eight batteries in series (48 VDC nominal).  This battery bank will typically support the load for 1-2 days days without wind energy input or back-up power. 

 The dual OutBack FX2548T sine-wave inverter system provides 5,000 Watts continuous at 120 VAC, 60 Hz (or 230 VAC, 50 Hz at 4,600 W) with enough capacity to start difficult motor loads.  The OutBack inverters include a 60A AC transfer relay that can automatically switch the load to a back-up generator when the battery bank becomes drained.  The FX2548T's are sealed for superior environmental protection and include a "Turbo" fan option for cooler operation.

In addition to the equipment costs given below, a complete installation will typically include the following costs: shipping, sales tax, permit costs, foundation and anchoring, wire run, turbine and tower erection, battery racks or vault, electrical hook-up, and inspection fees.
 

 

7.5 kW BWC Excel-R/48, with VCS-10
100 ft. Guyed-Lattice Tower Kit (XLG30)
Tower Wiring Kit (XTWK30)
DC Power Center Option, 7 circuit (XVPC-7)
53 kWh, 5 String, Battery Bank (5 x B220-8)
5 kW Inverter System (2 x FX2548T)
Total Cost: $46,500

Options:
Special Paint:
Corrosion Pkgs:
E-Meter:
50 Hz: No Charge
Other Towers

Wind & Solar Hybrid Systems

1.2 KW Hybrid.System Package

Performance:  80 - 200 AC Kilowatt-hours (kWh's) per month (depending on wind and solar resources)

Recommended for:
Typical off-grid homes, schools, clinics, etc.
Systems without back-up engine generators
Retrofit to existing diesel-only power system to provide up to 24-hour/day power availability
Wind Class 2 or higher

Note:
This hybrid system provides more consistent year-round renewable energy production. These systems are modular and can be expanded easily.
5 Year warranty

Hybrid wind & solar systems provide more consistent year-round performance and reduce the need for back-up generation.  We highly recommend wind and solar hybrids for smaller systems.  

  We recommend this package for homes, schools, clinics and other smaller off-grid applications.  These systems are also easily retrofitted to existing diesel-only systems in order to save fuel and provide up to 24-hour power.

  The solar modules are Photowatt 24 VDC, 90 W modules designed to mount directly to the wind turbine tower.  No separate mounting structure is required.  Two modules are used to provide 180 W of solar capacity.  The modules can be placed well above the ground for security or to solve a shading problem.  The XL.1's PowerCenter provides voltage regulation and can handle up to 750 W of solar.

  The BWC Hybrid.System stores excess energy in batteries for use during low wind periods. It can also charge the batteries from a back-up generator.  With a manually controlled back-up generator the Hybrid.System can provide up to 24-hour/day power.  

  The Tubular Tilt-up tower can be installed without concrete and they tilt-up after all the assembly work is done on the ground. The 64 ft. tower in this package is the most common height used for the XL.1 turbine.  For sites with trees, taller towers are recommended.  These tower are available in height up to 104 ft.

  The batteries are Trojan T-105's, a workhorse of the home power industry and an excellent value.  A total of eight individual batteries are connected in two parallel strings of four batteries in series (24 VDC nominal).  This battery bank will supply up to several days of power without wind energy input.  The Trace DR1524 modified-sine-wave inverter provides 120 VAC (or 230 V, 50 Hz)  and includes battery-charging and transfer relay functions.  A back-up engine generator can be easily integrated, but it must be manually started and stopped. 

  In addition to the equipment costs given below, a complete installation will typically include the following costs:  shipping, sales tax, permit costs, foundation and anchoring (some soil types), wire run, turbine and tower erection, battery racks or vault, electrical hook-up, and inspection fees.  Some users also incorporate a back-up gas, propane, or diesel generator into the system for extended periods of low wind speed.

1 kW XL.1 Turbine, with PowerCenter
64 ft. Tilt-up Tower
180 W PV, with mounting brackets
10.6 kWh Battery Bank (2 x B220-4)
1500 W Inverter System (DR1524, with fuse)
Total Cost:  $8,500

Options:
More Solar
50 Hz: +
Larger Inverter
Additional Storage
Taller Towers
Tower Raising Kit

10.1 KW Hybrid.System Package

Performance:  750 - 1,800 Kilowatt-hours (kWh's) per month (depending on wind and solar resources)
 

Recommended for:
Large remote home, large facility, or small community , using at least 900 kWh per month
Locations where delivering or storing diesel fuel is a problem
Retrofit to existing diesel-only power system to provide 24-hour/d power availability
Wind Class 2 or higher
 

Note:
This system provides more consistent year-round renewable energy production. These systems are modular and can be expanded easily.
5 Year warranty

Hybrid wind & solar systems provide more consistent year-round performance and reduce the need for back-up generation.

  We recommend this package for larger remote homes, facilities, or communities that need more than 700 kWh's of alternating current (AC) energy per month. These systems can be retrofitted to existing diesel-only systems in order to save fuel and provide 24-hour/day power.

  The BWC Remote.System stores excess energy in batteries for use during low wind periods. It can also charge the batteries from a back-up generator.  With a back-up generator the Remote.System can provide reliable 24-hour/day power with minimal attention from the operator.  The Guyed-Lattice tower is the least cost tower type and a 100 ft. tower is tall enough for most locations.  Shorter towers reduce performance. For locations where crane access is not possible, the towers are available in 10 ft sections (as an added cost option) which can be stacked using a winch and davit system.

  2.6 kW is a good size for the PV array because it provides a meaningful contribution to system performance without driving the costs up too high. The PV array consists of 48 55W modules, with two sub-arrays of 6 parallel strings of 4 modules in series (48 VDC nominal).  The PV modules are supported by eight ground mounts holding six modules each.

  The batteries are Trojan L-16's, the workhorse of the home power industry.  A total of 40 individual batteries are connected in five parallel strings of eight batteries in series (48 VDC nominal).  This battery bank will typically support the load for 1-2 days days without wind energy input or back-up power.  The dual Trace SW5548 sine-wave inverters provides 240 VAC (or 230 VAC, 50 Hz at 4.5 kW) with enough capacity to start difficult motor loads.  A back-up engine generator can be easily added and can be controlled by the Trace inverter. 

  In addition to the equipment costs given below, a complete installation will typically include the following costs:  shipping, sales tax, permit costs, foundation and anchoring, wire run, turbine and tower erection, PV array assembly, battery racks or vault, electrical hook-up, and inspection fees. 

 
7.5 kW BWC Excel-R/48, with VCS-10
100 ft. Guyed-Lattice Tower Kit (XLG30)
Tower Wiring Kit (XTWK30)
DC Power Center, 9 circuit (XPC9)
2.64 kW PV Array, 48 x 55W
PV Mounting Structures, 8 x 6X
PV Array Wiring & Voltage Regulators
84 kWh, 5 String, Battery Bank (5 x B350-8)
11 kW Inverter System (2 xSW5548)
Total Cost: $78,900
Options:
Special Paint:
Tower Corrosion Pkg:
E-Meter:
50 Hz: No Charge
Other Towers
More or Less Solar

1 KW Pump.System Package

Performance:  2,000 - 8,000 gallons per day (depending on pumping depth and wind resource)

Recommended for:
Drinking water supply for up to 150 head of cattle or 500 people
Combined pumping and treatment systems
Small-plot irrigation - such as high value vegetables
Wind Class 2 or higher
Note: This system contains batteries and is typically used in conjunction with a back-up generator (gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel). These systems are modular and can be expanded easily.
 

We recommend this package for small scale pumping applications and applications where both pumping and electrification are required.  Small wind pumping systems can be combined with solar to provide the the more reliable performance of hybrid systems.

  The BWC Pump.System stores excess energy in batteries for use during low wind periods. It can also charge the batteries from a back-up generator (requires SB option).  With a manually controlled back-up generator the Remote.System can provide up to 24-hour pumping and electrical power.  

  The Tubular Tilt-up towers can be installed without concrete and they tilt-up after all the assembly work is done on the ground. The 64 ft. tower in this package is the most common height used with the XL.1 turbine.  For sites with trees, taller towers are recommended.  These tower are available in heights up to 104 ft.

  The batteries are Trojan T-105's, a workhorse of the home power industry and an excellent value.  A total of four individual 6 volt batteries are connected in series  to provide 24 VDC nominal.  This battery bank will supply up to several days of power without wind energy input.  The 1,500 W Trace DR1524 modified-sine-wave inverter provides 120 VAC, 60 Hz (or 230 V, 50 Hz) and includes battery-charging and transfer relay functions.  For 60 Hz applications, a 120/240 VAC transformer may be needed to supply 240 VAC to the pump.  A back-up engine generator can be easily integrated, but it must be manually started and stopped.

The listed submersible pump is a 3” dia. Grundfos 22 SQ-120 pump that is capable of pumping up to 0.9 l/s (16 gpm) at a total pumping head of 43 m (140 ft).  The SQ centrifugal pumps feature soft starting that overcomes the traditional start-up surge problem with induction motors (problematic with static inverters) and automatic “dry well” shutdown (and restart).  This particular Grundfos pump draws 0.82 kW (1.1 Hp), but pumps drawing from 1/3 Hp to 1.5 Hp at 60 Hz can be used with the Trace 1.5 kW inverter.  Information on the SQ line of Grundfos pumps is available by clicking here.  Other types and brands of pumps may be used, but you must be careful about the ability of the inverter to start the pump.  Please contact Bergey Windpower for assistance choosing a pump for your particular situation.

  In addition to the equipment costs given below, a complete installation will typically include the following costs:  shipping, sales tax, permit costs, foundation and anchoring (some soil types), wire run, turbine and tower erection, battery racks or vault, electrical hook-up, and pump on-off switch.  Some users also incorporate a back-up gas, propane, or diesel generator into the system for extended periods of low wind speed. Your dealer or Bergey WindPower can assist you in budgeting these additional costs.  For budgeting purposes, these costs typically range from $1,000 (customer installed, no sales tax, etc) to $5,000 (Certified Dealer, sales tax, etc).  

1 kW XL.1 Turbine, with PowerCenter
64 ft. Tilt-up Tower
5.3 kWh Battery Bank (B220-4)
1,500 W Inverter System (DR1524, with fuse)
120/240 VAC Transformer
Grundfos 22 SQ-120 Submersible Pump
Total Cost: $7,999

Options:
50 Hz: +
Larger Inverter
Additional Storage
Taller Towers
Tower raising Kit
Other Pumps
 

 

 

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