Classic competition

[Wind Mafia]

I vote for the 150 being the most popular, but I bet the 250 gains quickly in popularity.
That'll be great for all the 48 volt PV systems that need upgrading!
And I like Vic's comment about not usually wanting to be first on a new product.
That's normally my position as well, but I'm more than willing to make an exception for
Midnite Solar.....keep up the good work guys!

[Robin]

To answer the question about getting a Classic within 6 weeks: We have quite a lot of distributor orders for Classics. They will start dribbling out into the market soon. Two places come to mind that have had units on order for years. These places will be getting some of the first Classics. www.wholesalesolar.com and www.mavericksolar.com Northern Arizona Wind and Sun, Sierra Solar, Kansas Wind Power are also getting some of the first units.
Give them a try. I expect we will sell 3 times as many units as we are planning on building for the first few months, so don't wait too long.
Other distributors that have placed stocking orders are DC-Power, Solar Depot, Inter-Island Solar.  In Canada HES, G2 and Conergy have units on order. We are shipping our first production units to Australia next this week too.

Wind:
Bergey has a lot of 250V units on order to go with their new 48V XL.1. This new turbine satisfies the need for a 48V version of the popular XL.1 turbine. You can charge a 12,24 or 48V battery bank with the new turbine. DC-Power has a lot of units scheduled to go with their Kestrel 1000 and 3000 watt 110V turbines. The Kestrels will also be able to charge a 12,24 or 48V battery bank. Actually the Classic is fully adjustable anywhere from 12-86 volts or so.
Robin

[Vic]

Hi Robin,

Thanks for the detail on Disti orders ... Will try to order one  from one of the first couple mentioned.  It will be for a Classic 150.  A bit later will need one more,  and will carefully consider one of the higher voltage jobs.  It is exciting to watch them emerge,  and know that you folks must be very busy indeed.

Thanks again.   All The Best for happy,   productive   Holidays.     Vic

[niel]

so after about 10 months going by, i am curious as to the standings of the demand. i hope you kept track of the sales to pinpoint the demands. at the very least, you would know production numbers.

[Halfcrazy]

Niel
Believe it or not it is pretty even across the 3 models with the 150 being in the lead. I would say it is like 40% 150's and the other 2 are real close to the same. We are surprised how popular the 200 is although it is a very versatile unit allowing for a little more cushion on 48 volt systems  that may have had a hard time charging fully in the summer heat.