# How to add a wind generator on a victron based system? **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** wind, solar\_wind\_priority, multiplus, ess, diy\ **Created:** [5 October 2024 17:03 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/how-to-add-a-wind-generator-on-a-victron-based-system/6491 "2024-10-05T17:03:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![nesswill](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/nesswill/32/125_2.png) [@nesswill](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/nesswill)\ **Post date:** [7 October 2024 06:02 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/how-to-add-a-wind-generator-on-a-victron-based-system/6491/2 "2024-10-07T06:02:40Z")
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](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/compatibility-with-wind-generator-charge-controllers/2363): > > 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. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/how-to-add-a-wind-generator-on-a-victron-based-system/6491)._