How Can I Convert a Variable DC to an AC Inverter for Off-Grid Use?

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The discussion focuses on converting an old Jacobs wind turbine controller, originally designed for grid-tie applications, into an off-grid inverter. The goal is to create a variable DC input inverter that outputs a pure sine wave at 120/240 VAC split phase, which will help regulate power through the existing controller. Suggestions include using a simple signal generator to produce a 60 Hz reference waveform, with options available on platforms like eBay and Amazon. The project does not require handling significant power, as it primarily serves to imprint usable power output. Participants are encouraged to share ideas or manufacturers that could assist in this build.
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So here is what I am trying to accomplish. I am trying to take an old Jacobs wind turbine controller that was designed for a grid tie application and make it off grid. There is a 3 phase "wild" ac input from the turbine that is rectifyed but not clipped by the internal SCR's to variable DC (40-180 volts). The sensing was designed to tie to the grid and power sync'd to line power and freq then exported or imported depending on demand.

What I would like to do is build a Variable Dc input inverter that will put out a pure sine wave 120/240 vac split phase. Thus imprinting a usable power output and allowing the cap/choke inverter portion of the controller to do its part. The design need not handle much power as it is only used as an imprint to regulate the power through the controller.

If anyone had any idea on a build for this or a manufacturer that is producing such an item I could really use some ideas.

Thanks
 
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You just need a simple singnal generator that can make a 60 Hz reference waveform. You can find them on Ebay and Amazon
 
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