Wind Turbines
We install Wind systems up to 50kW under MCS.
CLICK HERE for our wind turbine data sheet
We offer services in the design, planning processing and installation of micro wind generators, which range from less than one kW to 50kW machines. We currently offer the installation of the following MCS certified turbines to earn you Feed in Tariff.
Skystream 3.7
Skystream 3.7 (2.5kW) turbine (minimum of 10m tower height). This American made unit is an ideal 'domestic' turbine, as will provide for most energy needs in a eco based home that will already have 'trimmed' their power requirements to low energy lights and appliances. This turbine is completely modular with all control electronics, inverter, etc inside the turbine body.
For a good overview from the American manufacturers, the video below shows the installation and operation. Note some of the information is not relevant for the UK.
Futurenergy 1kW
The non-MCS F
uturenergy one (1kW) turbine (5m tower height), use for battery charging and other small remote site applications. We have installed a number of these for 'off grid' clients to provide battery charging backup to solar PV systems running in parallel.
For some more information on the power generated at different wind speeds click HERE for a data sheet.
The FuturEnergy turbine has a 1.8 metre blade diameter and can be supplied in 3 voltage versions, 12 & 24 for battery charging, plus a 48v version for connecting to a grid tie inverter. Due to the mechanical stresses involved, this turbine cannot be building mounted, (unless on a steel frame structure).
Nominal Power Output - 1000W (600W / 12v Version)
Start-Up Wind Speed - 2.5m/s
Cut-In Wind Speed - 3.2m/s
Rated Wind Speed - 12.5m/s
Survival Wind Speed - 50m/s
Rotor Diameter - 1.8m
Number of Blades - 5
Generator Type - 3-Phase Perm Magnet (this is rectified to DC inside the turbine, giving a 2-wire DC output)
Weight - 22Kgs
Suitable Tower Diameter - 50mm
Noise: LAeq 35dB @ 5m/s @ 5m behind rotor
Noise: LAeq 54dB @ 7m/s @ 5m behind rotor
ROHS compliant