How to add a wind generator on a victron based system?

[gyamotab]

Good morning,

I just get a wind generator (2000W but I expect 500W). Here is my installation diagram:

The micro inverter (mico onduleurs) field is from the previous owner. I added a multiplus II with a second field (+ Smart solar) and Nickel Iron batteries.
The green stuff on bottom right is the grid counter.
I have breakers and safety devices, not on the sketch for legible reasons.

• Can I add the wind generator as on the sketch, with which kind of safety device?
• Do I need the dump load resistors as the batteries can accept extra overload?
• In such case with the dump load, will the batteries discharge in it?

Thanks for your help!

[nesswill (Dave)]

Hi and welcome!

I need a bit more information please before I can help.

1 - Do you have a link to your turbine manufactures website? (or make model)
2 - Do you have a dedicated Turbine Charge Controller? if so, link please. (or make model)
3 - You diagram does not show a smartshunt, do you have one (or two) fitted? and if where in your diagram?

You can also have a look at this post. (might help)

Compatibility with Wind Generator Charge Controllers

I just bought a SmartSolar MPPT 150/35 to run six solar panels. I also have a wind generator. I idid have a non-branded Chinese hybrid controller but its internal limits would not allow me to generate more power when I went from 4 to 6 panels, so I took it offline. I had a Renogy Rover 30, and I ran it and the wind controller wiring to the same battery bank. Apparently thge Rover 30 did not like the dump load on the wind generator, and eventually it died. Renogy would not honor the warranty b…

Let me know how you get on.

[gyamotab]

Hi Dave,

The turbine is a Istabreeze i2000 with their windsafe system.

I do not have any turbine charge controller yet. Same for the smartshunt: only a BMV 712.

As I understand the other post, I might add a smartshunt only on the wind generator part, just between the turbine controller and batteries?

[nesswill (Dave)]

As I understand the other post, I might add a smartshunt only on the wind generator part, just between the turbine controller and batteries?

You can do that with a smartshunt and monitor the turbine. (like below)

But i would strongly recommend a turbine charge controller before connecting to your system.

[m.lackner (Matthias)]

Hello, i have the same Setup. My Controller put out 53V max. and i monitor with smart shunt. Do you have any tipps for me? Br Matthias

[nesswill (Dave)]

@m.lackner Welcome to the community!

Hello, before I can advise can you post I diagram of your system listing in that diagram all your equipment (Manufactory, make/model including cable type/size) so I can see the layout, then I can advise accordingly if necessary.

But from what I can see it looks like a professional layout.

Thank you Dave.