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Vertical Wind turbine
Vertical axis turbines offer improved performance, mounting and siting flexibility, delivering significant value in the area of micro-generation. This modular design combines the most up to date materials, wind turbine aerodynamics, and power conversion technology.
We offer solutions that are:
- Cost effective
- Low Maintenance
- Scalable
- Small footprint
- Single Tower
- No Guyed Wires
The CareyGlass wind turbines are especially chosen for the Irish environment. With low cut in speeds they will generate electricity even on calm days. They are also robust enough to withstand storm conditions.
What speed does it need to achieve to produce maximum output?
The cut in speed is 9mph and 23mph is required to produce full output. It will continue to produce up to 159mph #(Grade 2 hurricane)
Turbine Positioning
The turbine location is a very important factor in the overall performance of your small wind turbine system. Good site selection will maximise the power that your turbine will be able to deliver. The Wind Turbine should be installed not only in a high-wind area, but also far enough from buildings, treetops, fences, etc.
The height of a turbine tower is an important element to consider and should have into account the height of the surrounding obstructions. The image below shows how wind obstructions may act and the way to avoid them.
Planning
All of the CareyGlass Wind turbines meet the following planning regulations:
- Height below 13m
- Noise level less than 43dbA
- Turbine is to be placed 13 metres from the nearest boundary of the property.
Benefits
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Reduce or eliminate electricity bills
- Increased security of electricity supply
- Protection against price rises
- Gain income from the sale of surplus electricity to ESB
- An investment that will pay for itself well within its lifetime
- Our turbines are among the quietest on the market.
With operating noise levels of less than 40 dbA for some, they can be quieter than your washing machine!
I have a specific question about Vertical Wind turbine
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Technical Specifications
The following specifications are based on a standard installation on a 10m hinged base mast; other types of non-standard installations (e.g. substantial roof mounted and other types and sizes of mast) are available on request.
| General | Start-up wind speed 3.5 m/s (8 mph). Triggers start up acceleration motoring to 100 revolutions/min. | |
|---|---|---|
| Cut-in wind speed | 4 m/s (9 mph) – lowest power generation speed. | |
| Power (at 13.2 m/s wind) | 3.0 kW | |
| Max turbine speed | 300 revolution/ min/ overspeed brake trigger 310 revolution/min | |
| Shut-down wind speed | The machine will run through storm conditions | |
| Survival wind speed | 50 m/s, gusting to 71 m/s (112 mph to 159 mph) | |
| Noise: | <40 dbA | |
| Environmental protection | IP65 | |
| Annual Yield Range | 3000 kW/h to 8000 kW/h site dependent | |
| Braking | Primary speed control brake under semiconductor control. Emergency shut down brake through resistors controlled by failsafe contactors with automated system check functions. | |
| Blades | Length | 2.5 m |
| Configuration diameter | 2.5 m | |
| Swept area | 6.25 sq/m | |
| Configuration weight | 94 kg | |
| Blade Material | Extruded, machined and anodized aluminium | |
| Generator | 20 pole direct drive, permanent magnet. Generator weight 44kg | |
| Support Structure | Mast Hydraulic or hand winched hinged base, multi faced conical sectioned or cabinet based tubular. Galvanised. Powder coated over galvanising as an optional extra. | |
| Hub Heights | 5m, 10m (standard), 12m and 15m | |
| Foundations | Concrete slab, pilled raft or pre-cast concrete block. Anchored steel framed for roof mounting. | |
| Mast weights | From 358 kg – 550kg | |
| Mast footprint | Approximately 660mm x 660mm | |
| Life expectancy | 20 years operation with service by competent trained personnel working to published schedules, requirements and methods. |
With the recent announcement of the Micro-Generation Export scheme any excess electricity generated by domestic customers is bought back by the ESB at 19c/kWh up to a maximum of 3000 kWh per annum. So, for the first 4000 customers the ESB are buying back your excess energy at a higher price than they charge you for it!
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