An Oasis windmill is typically used to pump water in locations that are distant from the electrical grid. These locations can be rural villages in the developing world or grazing areas in the Western United States. In situations where constant pumping is required and electricity costs are high, the Oasis 3 is an ideal and economical choice over the expected 20 year life of the Oasis 3. The Oasis 3 is appropriate for watering livestock, irrigation, land reclaimation, aerating fishing ponds, and supplying irrigation systems. Unlike windmills which convert wind to mechanical energy, wind turbines convert wind energy to electricity to power an electric pump.
Wind turbines are appropriate in high wind locations with ready access to technical service support.
Deciding whether an Oasis windmill is a wise economic choice depends on the cost of power alternatives, and the amount of water that needs pumping. In some parts of the world, the high cost of electricity makes the Oasis the cheaper long term alternative even if the location is near electrical lines. Oasis 3 to pump more water than traditional machines that are twice the size. Proper site selection is critical. The Oasis 3, like all windmills, requires a large unobstructed area to operate at maximum efficiency.