I searched all over this site, ( i haven't find so much schematics) and I am a bit confused about all that.
I am TOTAL beginner in wind energy, and I bought windmill plans from Hugh Piggot.
For the first project, I choose a small one ( 120 cm / 125 W), and I am allready collecting parts for a big one ( 2.5 m / 500W).
The only thing I don't understand is a shunt regulator, or dump load. I understand a basics of that circuit, but some other things are somehow foggy to me.
First of all, what type of shunt regulator is the best for my use?. There are puls type, switch type..., and I don't know what are the differences between them.
I got some ideas about what to use as a dump load, but I don't know where to begin in building the regulator.
In Hugh's plans, there is a scheme of one shunt regulator. It seems simple, and I believe I could build it.
It is based on two circuits ( don't have plans near me now, and right now I don't know what type), and relatively small amount of other components.
I would appreciate if someone could give an advice for that.
Best regards!