Originally Posted by
HipoGear
My understanding was that for wind generation it needs to be a DC motor. Using an AC motor would limit your ability to correct or store the energy. I know that treadmill motors are often used.
Can use either DC or AC the latter is more preferred as its possible to transmit power over further distances using less expensive wire while DC current has much loss over distance and requires much heavier cables to distribute the power.
Thomas Edison promoted DC power, George Westinghouse with his AC current prevailed.
The most efficient wind generators used for small off grid operations produce AC current, the AC current is rectified to DC near the battery bank.
Automotive alternators in fact produce 3 phase AC current which for charging a battery is converted to DC before reaching the battery.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ames_H...nerating_Plant
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