Qr6 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$44,684.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

VWT Power Limited

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Biro Air Turbine, Rutland FM910-4 Furlmatic Windcharger, and Bornay Inclin 600.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass produced within the UK by VWT Power Limited.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Purchase through VWT Power Ltd.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

Components and Operation • Blades: Carbon fiber • Generator: Direct drive, mechanically integrated, weather sealed permanent magnet generator • Power control: Peak power tracking, optimizes turbine output for all sites and windspeeds • Roof mounting: 6m mast • Tower mounting: 15m or 18m ground mounted • Remote monitoring: Event log can be accessed via PC. Remote monitoring stores operation, average wind speeds and kW hours of electricity generated • Dimensions:

• 5.5m height, 3.1m diameter, and 16m2 swept area.
• With the mast, the height is either 6m or 18m.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by Quietrevolution.

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

Has a design life of 30 years +.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

QuietRevolution outlines is goals on its website, including producing energy on the site of consumption and reducing the carbon footprint of urban centres.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Auto- shutdown sensors incorporated into the design to detect any uncharacteristic movement of or impact to the turbine.

Complementary Technical Systems

The generator is a through bore permanent magnet motor/generator unit directly coupled to the rotor. It is used both as a generator and as a motor to the spin the rotor up in response to initial or sharp increases in wind speed. A three-phase grid connection is required. Please contact Quiet Revolution if there are requirements for single phase or off grid/battery version.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

MCS Certified (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) All manufacturing processes are compliant with the ISO9001 quality system, guaranteeing all products and processes meet the standards set by the International Organization for Standardization.

Evaluation methods

MCS certification tests include: safety and function, power performance, acoustics, durability, factory process auditing, design file, and load calculation review. Designed in accordance with BSEN 61400-2:1996

Other Information

None