Gaia 11 kW
The Gaia-Wind 11kW wind turbine is specifically designed to optimize performance in areas with low to moderate annual wind speed regimes (10-17mph). The turbine’s oversized rotor will allow it to capture up to 80% more energy than other similarly rated machines. This significantly enhances project economics and maximizes the return on investment.
Because of our modular manufacturing approach we are also able to use components that are carefully selected to ensure the highest quality, maximum reliability and low maintenance requirements.
Starting at: $75,000.00
The Gaia-Wind turbine is in the ‘small wind turbine category’ and has a peak rated output of 11kW. It produces an energy yield that is practical for supplying electricity to properties such as farms, large residences, offices, small businesses and public buildings where the primary goal is to reduce the amount of electricity imported rather than generate specifically for export. The turbine has been developed according to ‘Danish design’; the design basis for most of the large commercial turbines used today. Like its bigger relatives, it has a slow rotational speed (61RPM) which remains constant regardless of the wind speed. It also incorporates many of the control and safety features found in larger utility-scale turbines.
The Gaia-Wind turbine is configured to give an optimal yield in moderate wind speed sites i.e. those with an annual average wind speed in the range of 4.5-7.5 m/s (10-17mph).
(NB - The Gaia-Wind 133-11 kW turbine uses an asynchronous generator to produce a grid matched output. It does not require an inverter.)
AWEA WindPower Convention 2011 from DRIVE IN STUDIOS on Vimeo.
• Starting speed 2.5 (5.6) • Cut in 3.5 (7.8)
• Rated 11 kW output 9.5 (21)
• Cut out >25 (56)
Temperature Range: -20°C to +50°C
Lifetime and Servicing: 20 years design life, Service once yearly
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Key Component Parameters:
Twin Blade Rotor
• glass fibre, mounted on TEETER hub 13 m diameter, swept area 133 m2, Reflection free, light grey
18m Tower
• lattice or tubular (hot dip galvanized steel)
Weights
• nacelle and rotor – 900 Kg
• towers – 1600/2200 Kg
Rotation
• low constant speed--61 rpm nominal
Gearbox
• two stage, gear ratio 1:20, low noise
Generator
• 11 kW, 3 phase, 480 Volts @ 60 Hz (marine grade)
