Profil TitleImproved 1KW wind turbine using unique permanent magnet generators  
Reference Nr.08 GB 43O3 27KZ
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Profil TypeOffer
Entry/Update2008-12-14 / 2008-12-14


Abstract
A UK company has developed an improved furling wind turbine for domestic applications. Using unique Permanent Magnet Generators and high specification wind turbine blade sets, these turbines create power in low wind conditions and over 1000W in winds of 12.5m/s. They are available in 12V, 24V & 48V DC versions and are suited to battery charging, water/air heating and Grid-Tie installations. The company is seeking partnerships for commercial agreements with technical assistance and licensing.

Details
A UK company has designed an improved wind turbine based on 2 years of real-life testing and development in England and the Uplands of Scotland.

Using unique Permanent Magnet Generators combined with high specification wind turbine blade sets these furling turbines create very useful power in low wind conditions and over 1000W in winds of 12.5m/s.

Available in 12V, 24V & 48V DC versions, they are suitable for battery charging, water/air heating and Grid-Tie installations.

The turbine is ideal for installation in homes. It is supplied in 2 shipping containers, weighing a total of 27Kgs. Assembly and mounting is straightforward and should only take a few hours.

At the heart of the 1KW Turbines is a Permanent Magnet Generator. Using the very latest in rare earth magnets very high power outputs at low RPM levels can be achieved from a PMG weighing only 7Kgs.

The turbine features the following technical specifications:

- 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.

Innovative Aspects:
- Mechanically furling tail fin for high wind protection;
- Unique high-spec Permanent Magnet Generator;
- 5 top-grade glass filled nylon turbine blades;
- Sealed bearings in mast-mounting shaft;
- 60 Amp rated slip-ring prevents cable-twisting;
- Aerodynamic profile design;
- Patented anti-vibration locking washers;
- Rugged and simple, with a minimum of parts and simplicity of design;
- Zinc-plated and Stainless Steel with powder-coated and anodised aluminium for optimal corrosion and weather resistance.

Technology sector
- Renewable Sources of Energy
- Wind energy

Market application
- Alternative Energy
- Wind energy

Stage of development
Already on the market  

Patent Rights (IPR)
Patent(s) granted  

Cooperation type
- License Agreement
- Technical consultancy
- Maintenance

# Type of partner sought
Industrial.
# Specific area of activity of the partner
Supply of renewable energy technology and products to broad market.
# Task to be performed
Transfer of know-how in application, technical consultancy and possible licensing arrangements.

Organisation type
Industry      Org. Size: 11-50  
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