BENEFITS OF THE LES6000 SYSTEM
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Cut In (m/s) | 3 |
| Lowest generative speed (m/s) | 2 |
| Cut Outs (m/s) | 17 |
| Survival (m/s) | 110 |
| Rated (m/s) | 10 |
| Rotor Type | Horizontal |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Material | Advanced GRP Composite |
| Rotor Diameter (m) | 5.4 |
| Generator Type | Fixed Shaft Permanent Magnet |
| Battery Charging | No |
| Grid Connect | Yes via Inverter |
| Control System | Electronic control incorporating wind speed, wind direction & turbine RPM sensors. Incorporates push-button start/stop interface. Automatic start up & shut down. |
| Direct Heating | No |
| Rated RPM | 240 |
| Head Weight (kg) | 180 |
| Mast Type | Self Supporting (Hydraulic) |
| Hub Height (m) | 10 or 15 |
| Foundation (m) | 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.5 |
| Winch Found (m) | Not required |
| Tower Weight (kg) | 1800kg |
| Electrical Brake | PWM Electronic Brake |
| Mechanical Brake | Not required |
| Rotor Thrust (kN) | 4.9 |
- Highly efficient PMG and power matched inverter, tested by TUV.
- Highly efficient, lightweight GRP blades, tested by Strathclyde University.
- Control system – Intelligent controller gives system awareness of wind speed, wind direction in relation to turbine axis, rotor rpm, grid availability and power exporting. Factory built and subjected to a 100 point test and quality check.
- Safety – because the system knows about its environment and turbine speed, it can shut down in high winds and restart itself once the strong winds have decayed.
- Safety – The system shuts down in a controlled manner in the event of a power cut or if commanded to by pressing the stop button.
- Safety – the system employs a brake load to keep the turbine running at its design rpm for maximum power even when gusts pass through.
- Control enclosure located at base of tower. Minimal disruption and space required at point of connection to electricity supply.
- Integrated Inverter unit – converts power from generator into mains frequency and voltage. This unit monitors the electricity supply and disconnects the turbine from the grid in the event of a power cut.
- Active Yaw system – an electric gear motor system turns the blades into or away from the wind
- Fixed shaft permanent magnet generator – the windings are stationary. The magnets spin around the windings and is unlikely to fail.
- Hydraulically actuated self-supporting tower. Can be located on “dead land”. Simplifies maintenance – can be carried out by one person, involving less effort and time.
- Simple to install. Turbine nacelle fully assembled in factory requiring minimal on site work. Simple electrical terminations.
- High efficiency means that the LES6000 can generate as many units of electricity as some of our competitors’ larger products.
- The blades start turning at 2.5m/s (5.5mph) and start producing usable electricity at 4m/s (9mph). They keep producing electricity up to 18m/s (40mph). This is a wider operating spectrum than most other competing equipment.
- Maximum power output of 6.0kW reached in 10 m/s (22mph) wind. This is lower than most other manufacturers’ equipment, which means the LES6000 reaches maximum power more often.
- A complete kit of parts is supplied on 3 pallets + tower. All that required to be supplied is concrete for the foundation and SWA cable to connect the control panel to the electricity supply.