Off The Grid Power

Power Predictor Wind Reports

Once more than thirty days worth of data is collected from the Power Predictor the data file can be uploaded from the memory card to the web site which then generates instant solar calculations, wind speed and direction graphs, a payback forecast, annual energy bill savings, annual electricity generation, carbon savings, and it recommends the best options from the wind turbine and solar power systems currently available worldwide.

The Power Predictor software allows for two methods of annualising the data sample collected, depending on whether local seasonal trend data is available.  Where trend data is available, users can choose between two report types:

• Seasonally adjusted report
• Real-time report

It is best to measure wind speeds for as long a time-period as possible since the more data gathered, the closer the forecast will be.

In areas where no seasonal data is available the Power Predictor will provide results in a real-time report.

The next post will cover solar calculations from the Power Predictor.

Related link:

Wind Resource Maps

An anemometer is a device that is used to measure wind speed.  The Power Predictor anemometer is a little different than regular anemometers because it measures and assesses both wind and solar power at your site and tells you how much money you could save by installing wind turbines or solar panels before you buy.

Anemometer prices run from $12.00 for a simple hand held device up to around $5,000 for a professional wireless station.  The Power Predictor costs under $300 and is an affordable way to prevent making an expensive mistake when it comes to adding solar power or wind turbines.

The raw data collected by the Power Predictor is processed by the software to calculate an estimate of the total energy that could be generated at that site by a range of wind turbines and solar panels that are on the market today.

The Power Predictor web application works through your PC or Mac browser.  Data is uploaded from the memory card into the web site where it generates instant graphs.

Take a look at Ben Ashton’s review of the Power Predictor as he shares why he bought the Power Predictor, as well as his experience with installing it and the results of his first reports.  http://www.powerpredictorreview.com

The next post will cover the wind report forecasts from the Power Predictor.

Related link:

Anemometer history, build your own anemometer – good science project