Wind power
quietrevolution qr5
The quietrevolution™ qr5 was designed in response to increasing demand for wind turbines that work well in the urban environment, where wind speeds are lower and wind directions change frequently.
The elegant helical (twisted) design of the qr5 ensures a robust performance even in turbulent winds. It is also responsible for virtually eliminating noise and vibration.
At five metres high and three metres in diameter, it is compact and easy to integrate, and with just one moving part, maintenance can be limited to an annual inspection.
Clients include major retailers, developers, government departments, schools and universities.
Turbine specification
| Rated power | Peak power at 16m/s is 8.5kW aerodynamic, 7.0kW DC & 6.5kW Grid |
| Annual energy yield | 4197kWh at 5m/s to BWEA standards; Up to 7,500kWh at 7m/s No reduction in power output at up to 40% turbulence intensity |
| Physical dimensions | 5m high x 3.1m diameter, 16m2 swept area |
| Generator | Direct drive, mechanically integrated, weather sealed permanent magnet generator |
| Power control | Peak power tracking constantly optimises turbine output for all sites and windspeeds |
| Operation mode | Max wind speed: 16m/s; Min wind speed: 5m/s; Cut out: 19m/s |
| Design life | 25 years (annual inspections recommended) |
| Rotor construction | Carbon fibre and epoxy resin blades and connection arms |
| Brake and shutdown | Overspeed braking above 14m/s wind speed, auto shutdown in high wind speeds (above 16m/s) |
| Roof mounting | 6m mast |
| Ground mounting | 18m mast |
| Remote monitoring | Event log can be accessed via PC. Remote monitoring stores operation, average wind speeds and kW hours of electricity generated |
| Warranty | Two years on components |
| Approximate cost | As each project is different please contact us for an outline budget quotation |
| Lead time | 16 weeks |
For a prediction on what a qr5 turbine might generate at a particular site, please contact us to discuss. Alternatively read about wind assessment at our website. The minimum recommended average wind speed (AMWS) for a qr5 is 5.5m/s.
The energy output will vary according to the wind speed but is likely to up to 7,500kWh per annum depending on location.
According to the government building regulations, distributed generation in the UK will reduce CO2 emmisions by 0.568kg of CO2 per kWh.
If you would like more information or would like to purchase a qr5 then please contact us for more details.