We are pleased to say that of the turbines Scaled Energy have installed, none have been directly affected.
Evoco's 10kW wind turbine is designed for simplicity and reliability. It has a large rotor diameter of 9.7m resulting in excellent energy production normal UK wind speeds.
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The energy production of the Evoco 10 is affected by the average annual wind speed that it experiences. The chart below shows the estimated annual generation of the Evoco 10 wind turbine at varying annual mean wind speeds.
Example wind speeds (at hub height):
| Turbine | Downwind horizontal axis wind turbine |
|---|---|
| Rated Power Output | 10kW |
| Rated Wind Speed | 9.5m/s (approx 21mph) |
| Estimated Annual Energy Production | 19,000-35,000kWh p.a. approx |
| Product Design Life | 20 years |
| Survival Wind Speed | 59.5m/s (approx 132mph) |
| Rotor | 9.7m |
| Tower Height | 12m or 15m tilt up tower, (18m tbc) |
| Start-up Wind Speed | <3m/s (approx 6mph) |
| Rated Rotation Speed | Variable rotation speed up to 120 RPM |
| Power Regulation | Passive pitch and blade stall + braking loads |
| Grid Connection | G83 Certified |
| Generator | Direct drive permanent magnet generator |