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The Skystream 3.7™ — the first compact, all-inclusive residential wind generator designed to deliver quiet, clean electricity starting in very low winds.

A New Generation in Small Wind Technology

Developed by Southwest Windpower in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Skystream 3.7 is the newest generation of small wind technology for residential and commercial applications.

The first fully integrated small wind generator designed for the utility-connected market — controls and inverter built right in. The 2.4 kW unit uses a 12-foot (3.7 m) rotor, producing approximately 400 kWh per month in a 12 mph wind. Tested for four years at NREL in Colorado. Early adopters nationally report up to 50% savings on energy bills.

2.4kWPower rating
400kWhPer month
8 mphStarts generating
~6 yrsTypical payback
Skystream 3.7™
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Why Skystream 3.7™ Stands Apart

All-Inclusive Design

Controls and inverter are built right in — no separate hardware. The simplest, cleanest path to residential wind power available today.

Reasonable Cost

Southwest Windpower invested heavily in tooling to bring the price down, making Skystream highly competitive vs. other wind and solar systems.

Grid-Connected

Designed for the utility-connected market. Skystream supplements your grid power automatically — no batteries required to get started.

Proven & Tested

Four years of performance and reliability testing at NREL to internationally accepted standards before commercial release.

"With so many issues around global warming, I wondered what I could do to impact the environment in a measurable way. I was hoping something would come along to help a homeowner take advantage of natural wind resources. With Skystream, now it is possible."— Rena from Illinois