Our Systems ~ Wind
A little historyThe development of modern wind turbine technology as it is today is rooted in research centered in Massachusetts in the early to mid 1970’s. Since the technology advancements of the 1970’s we have seen most of the research dollars in this industry being focused on development of larger and larger utility scale machines, currently being in the multi megawatt category. These advances have largely been driven by European countries which have been looking to utilizing their wind resource as a means of significantly contributing to reducing their need for imported fuel for many years.
The visible advancements and the improved reliability of the technology, coupled with increased economic benefit and a heightened sense of environmental awareness has lead to a renewed interest in advancing small wind technology.
How we do windClean Energy Design provides complete wind energy system design and construction oriented to residential, commercial and industrial customers. We have been closely following the industry and technology developments. As a part of our ethic to design and install only lasting and meaningful systems, we are pleased to offer technology that draws on the lessons this industry has learned.
Clean Energy Design is pleased to introduce to the United States the AIRCon 10S direct drive 10 kW wind turbine
imported from Germany, a country where wind is a well developed source of energy. The AIRCon wind turbine
draws upon sophisticated large wind technology and offers features which are customer and service friendly.
The blade design is optimized to minimize sound. This turbine can be utilized for single residential, multi
residential, and small commercial applications.
In addition to the AIRCon, Clean Energy Design is pleased to also offer the WES Tulipo 2.5 kW wind turbine.
This machine is manufactured in Holland, which similar to Germany, has been a leader in this industry.
The Tulipo was designed for use in urban settings, often being referred to as the “Urban Turbine”.
Its variable speed operation is suitable for grid-connected operation, its attractive design and color
along with its sound optimized blade design make it a neighbor friendly turbine. The power output of
this turbine makes it a great match for a single residence.
Large on site wind
We have collaborated with other organizations and service providers to examine other larger on site wind applications to meet larger commercial facility loads. If this type of project interests you contact us for more information.
Siting Wind Turbines
Close evaluation of the specific terrain at your site is critical to ensuring a successful installation. This includes evaluating topography and vegetation, both current and future growth. Determining an appropriate tower location and height is extremely important to getting the highest level of performance from your wind system and the best return on your investment. For determining tower height the industry rule of thumb is that your tower should be at least thirty feet above anything within 500 feet of the tower.
Tower Support Structures
There are a number of different types of towers that suit different applications and different consumer needs. At Clean Energy Design, we have been collaborating with Northeast Wind Energy on a new tower design that couples the aesthetic appeal of a monopole tower with the flexibility and lower turbine maintenance costs of a tilt up tower. Our Trebouchet tower is a tilt up monopole tower that operates using a hydraulic arm which allows one person the ability to raise and lower the turbine for maintenance. Eliminating the need for a certified tower climber to climb the tower to perform maintenance will significantly lower the life time operational costs of the system.
See the Danish Wind Industry Associations website for more information on large wind turbine siting considerations: http://www.windpower.org/en/tour/wres/siting.htm
For more information on how Massachusetts played a key role in the development of the modern wind turbine, go to the UMASS Amherst Renewable Energy Research Laboratory website: http://www.ceere.org/rerl/WF1/
For more information on determining tower height please see the small wind expert Mick Sagrillo’s article Siting Towers & Heights for Small Wind Turbines.
For more helpful information go to the RENEW Wisconsin Small Wind Tool Box: http://www.renewwisconsin.org/wind/windtoolbox.html
For more information on wind energy, you can find a wealth of information at Northeast Wind Energy's website here:
Northeast Wind Energy
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