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WIND TURBINE - Model VT10-240
PATENT NUMBER: US 7,186,083
RATED POWER TO GRID:
10kW at 29mph-13m/s
RATED ENERGY:
2,000kWh/month at 14.3mph-6.4m/s average wind  speed at hub height (Class III wind regime, 12.5mph- 5.5m/s at 30ft-10m,on 80ft-25m tower)
CUT-IN WIND SPEED: 6mph-2.7m/s propeller running
SURVIVAL WIND SPEED: 130mph-55m/s
CONFIGURATION:  Downwind, free yawing, 3 blade, direct drive
MOVING PARTS: 5 - Rotor, yaw and blade governor mechanism
MAINFRAME: Cast 356-T6 recycled aluminum corrosion-proof
WEIGHT: 500pounds-230kilograms
RUNNING LIGHT: LED indicates generating, optional
SLIP RING ASSEMBLY: 4 ring, including grounding, double brush, dual connections

ROTOR
3 BLADE: Downwind 7:1 constant tip speed ratio
DIAMETER: 22ft-6.7m
SWEPT AREA: 380ft2-35m2
RPM: 280 peak, 260-280 governor active range
AIRFOIL: FX63-137 modified for noise reduction
TWIST AND TAPER: Optimum, non-linear
BLADE MATERIAL: Glass fiber engineered plastic
BLADE CONSTRUCTION: Injection molded

GENERATOR
RATING: 15kva at 240vac at 260rpm, 3 phase
TYPE: Rare earth permanent magnet alternator
ANTI-COGGING: Proprietary low wind start-up configuration
POLES: 32
CONSTRUCTION: Inside rotating magnets, brushless outside stator with cast cooling fins

SYNCHRONOUS INVERTER - Model VI12-60
DUAL INPUT: 10kW wind, 2kW solar
RATING: 12kW nominal to grid, 12.5kW peak
EFFICIENCY: 94% at full output
OUTPUT: 240vac, 60hz, requires dedicated 60amp breaker
IDLE POWER CONSUMPTION: Less than 12W
SAFETY SHUT DOWN: Meets UL and utility requirements for line outage protection
WIND INPUT: Peak Power Tracking
SOLAR INPUT: Voltage boost and peak power tracking maximizes PV panel output even in low light and cloudy conditions
*Model VIS12-60: New, 12kW solar PV only inverter also available
TOWER - Fold-Over, Self-Supporting, Lattice
HEIGHTS: 35, 50, 60, 70, 80 feet 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 meters, nominal
TYPE: 3-legged, self-supporting, fold-over (hinged at base), tapered leg, lattice with Ventera top adapter, junction box at top, and wiring kit from top to bottom. Suitable for other windmills of comparable swept area. Bolt together angle iron construction designed for qualified owner assembly
CERTIFICATION: Professional Engineer approved for 90mph winds and icing in US Midwest
PACKAGE - Model V12
Includes VT10-240 Wind Turbine and VI10-60 Synchronous Inverter SAVE BIG MONEY! 10 kW wind and 2 kW solar PV power connected to your utility. 2,000kwh per month wind energy in 12.5mph average wind and 300kwh per month solar energy with 5 hours per day full sun.
 

NOTE: Solar Panels sold separately.

 

     
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* Data based on test data.  Instrumentation not officially calibrated before test.
  
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