Wind turbines blow away utility bills
A North Wales businessman who built a 21st century house to obliterate his utility bills has moved a step closer with the erection of three wind turbines in a field near his Flintshire home.
The 8 metre high structures don’t require planning permission and ...
| Turbine Type | Upwind Horizontal Axis with Acoustic Diffuser Ring | ||
| Rotor Radius | 1.0m / 1.04m Diffuser | ||
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| Nacelle Weight | 37kg (52kg including rotor assembly) | ||
| Start-Up Speed | 3.4m/s | ||
| Rated wind Speed | 12m/s | ||
| Rated Power Output | 1.5kW | ||
| RPM at rated Wind speed | 450 RPM | ||
| Generator | Permanent Magnet | ||
| Governing type | Angle furling/Dynamic brake | ||
| Governing wind speed | 14m/s | ||
| Shut-down Mechanism | Dynamic Brake | ||
| Control Included | Yes | ||
| Grid tie version | Standard Product (include inverter) | ||
| Electrical network viability | 50Hz/60Hz 220V/230V US, UK & Europe | ||
| Battery charging version | Available on demand | ||
| Hot Water System | Available on demand | ||
| Phase configuration | Single | ||
| Mounting system available | 4 mounting systems available | ||
| Acoustic Emissions | <35dB [A] [CE Certified BS EN 61400] | ||
| Product Life | 20 year design life | ||
| Turbine Class | BS EN 61400 Class 2 | ||
| Warranty | 2 year manufacters warranty (return to base) |