HIGH PERFORMANCE WIND TURBINES KW6

HIGH PERFORMANCE WIND TURBINES KW6

KW6 HIGH PERFORMANCE WIND TURBINE WHY CHOOSE A KINGSPAN SMALL WIND TURBINE? Our turbines are designed to last the course, having already surpassed 24-years successful operation around the globe. When serviced in line with our recommendations, a 25-year product lifespan is expected. Designed, tested, certified and manufactured in Great Britain, over 90% of our supply chain and bill of materials is sourced in the U.K. We operate a best in class manufacturing facility which is focused entirely on our wind systems, complemented by our specialist in-house wind team with over 25 years experience in the international small wind industry. Born as the result of over 30 years research, development and innovation with installations in over 60 countries and on every continent. From rural domestic installations in the UK & Europe, remote islands in the Falklands, off-shore oil platforms in the North Sea to a world first application in Antarctica, Kingspan Wind offers unrivalled wind power solutions the world over. Our wind turbines are recognised for their outstanding performance, durability and unrivalled run time accumulating over 35 million run hours. FEATURES 24 Years Successful Run Time No Requirement to Shut Down in High Winds Lowest Servicing Requirement G83 Compatible 6kW Solution Single, Dual and Three Phase Compatible Tested to International Standards IEC 61400-2 Designed to Class 1 Wind Speeds 5-Year Parts & Labour Warranty Highest kwh Yield in the <10kW Range* Free Insurance** Finance Packages Servicing Contracts Industry Leading Planning Service Available in Black (RAL 9005) White (RAL 9003) and Grey (RAL 7000) to aid in the planning process *UK manufactured certified product over 5.5m/s **UK customers only I purchased my 6kW turbine in 2009. I am absolutely thrilled with the turbine s performance and reliability. The simplicity of the design and reliability of the product gives me full confidence in my investment. Mike Hill, Co. Dublin, Ireland With the strong winds in Orkney, we are delighted to be able to use it with our 6kW Kingspan turbine, which has produced 21,981kWh in the first year. D & B Bain, Orkney, Scotland Product Certification Number TUV0008 Page 1

NO REQUIREMENT TO STOP IN HIGH WINDS Designed to operate in any wind regime high performance is maintained even in the fiercest storms. Our unique over-speed protection system, coupled with our delta rotor design, ensures continuous energy generation. NO GEARBOX = HIGHER EFFICIENCY 4500+ INSTALLED IN OVER 60 COUNTRIES & ON EVERY CONTINENT ACCUMULATING OVER 35 MILLION RUN HOURS GENERATE 9,000KWH - 25,000KWH ANNUALLY* *dependent on wind speed above 5.2m/s Page 2

GREATER RETURN ON INVESTMENT Unlike alternative turbines on the market, the Kingspan wind turbines do not require to shut themselves down in high winds they offer continued energy generation in all wind speeds which enables customers to achieve a faster payback and greater return on investment. BUILD MATERIALS AND COLOURS Frame: Galvanised steel, grey (not visible) Towers: Galvanised steel, grey Blades: Glass thermoplastic composite, black, white or grey Covers: Plastic. Black (RAL 9005) White (RAL 9003) Grey (RAL 7000) The table demonstrates the generation curve of the KW6 wind turbine. Annual Energy Production (kwh) 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Annual Average Wind Speed (m/s) PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Peak Power Reference Annual Energy (RAE)* Applications Solutions Grid Connection Options Architecture Rotor Blade Material Generator Type Tower Heights Foundation Options Cut In Speed Cut Out Speed Survival Wind Speed Warranty Cold Climate Options 6.1kW** 8,949 kwh Rural Domestic, Smallholding, Agricultural, Commercial, Telecoms, Public Sector, Remote Islands Grid Tied, Battery Charging, 48V DC 300V DC, Direct Heating Single / Dual / Three Phase Downwind, 3 Bladed, Self Regulating 5.6m diameter, 200RPM at Rated Power. Thrust 10kN Glass Thermoplastic Composite Brushless Direct Drive Permanent Magnet 9m / 11m / 15m / 20m (Flange Bolted / Taper Fit Monopole - Hydraulic Options Available) Pad / Root / Rock Anchor Options 3.5 m/s None Continuous Operation Independently Tested to Class 2 (59.5m/s) 5-Year Standard Available on Request * RAE is annual energy production at 5m/s. **Rated Power 5.2kW (1min average at 11m/s) Page 3

LOW VISUAL IMPACT Kingspan turbines are well suited to rural domestic, farming and agricultural applications and are available with a variety of tower heights. Installing on our 9m, 11m or 15m towers will in most cases eliminate the need for an environmental impact assessment which is often required for wind turbines over 20m in height or turbines with a large swept area. KW6 ESTIMATED ANNUAL ENERGY YIELD (KWH) AT VARIOUS WIND SPEEDS WIND SPEED M/S 5 8,949 5.5 11,415 6 13,881 6.5 16,329 7 18,776 8 23,228 KWH GENERATION Please note: these figures are given as a reference guide only turbine performance is site specific and the Kingspan Wind Accredited Installer will be able to advise you on your specific site requirements and performance estimates. Kingspan Wind turbine performance data is independently tested and verified. Always check with your supplier or manufacturer to present the independently certified data. Page 4

TRIBUNE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS KW6 G-CONNECT (G83 system) Call us today for pricing and sales information. UK Sales Office 01560 486 570 info@kingspanwind.com Grid capacity in many regions of the UK can be restrictive for consumers wishing to install renewable technologies. With this problem becoming more commonplace, Kingspan Wind has developed, tested and gained DNO approval for our new KW6 G-Connect G83 system which allows consumers to install our 6kW wind turbine to single phase connections without the need for network approval. The KW6 G-Connect system connects 3.68kW to the national grid whilst diverting the additional 2.32kW of power to an off-grid source. The off-grid source can be selected specifically to each consumers requirement s. MCS CERTIFIED AND ELIGIBLE FOR FEED-IN-TARIFFS 6KW OF METERED GENERATION ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM OFFERS FULL ON-SITE USAGE FURTHER REDUCES THE NEED FOR FOSSIL FUELS ELIMINATES THE EXPENSE OF A GRID CONNECTION APPLICATION The entire 6kW is metered, approved and allows for full generation of the KW6 to be utilised on site, creating a total eco solution for customers across the whole of the UK. The KW6 G-Connect allows power generated to be utilised on site for multiple uses including hot water production. Incorporate the Tribune ECOCYL hot water storage cylinder for the perfect solution. TRIBUNE ecocyl Page 5

CONNECT & PROTECT FREE INSURANCE Testament to the confidence we have in our product range, all Kingspan Wind KW6 turbines are supplied with a market leading FREE insurance policy, provided by Royal Sun Alliance. The policy gives our customers a comprehensive wind turbine insurance package, offering protection in the unlikely event of Breakdown, Damage and Loss of Revenue cover (Feed-in-Tariff payments)* The Connect & Protect scheme is a wind turbine insurance package which is automatically allocated to customers of Kingspan Wind. Upon activation of our customer s product warranty by the Accredited Installer, Kingspan Wind will activate an insurance policy at no cost to the customer nor the installer.** PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT FREE INSURANCE COVERS THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION LOSS OF INCOME PROTECTION PEACE OF MIND FOR YOUR INVESTMENT ONCE YOU RE CONNECTED YOU RE PROTECTED NO HIDDEN CHARGES ON YOUR WIND TURBINE PURCHASE! NO HIDDEN CHARGES *Insurance cover for the first 12 months from warranty activation renewal of policy at discretion of customer. ** Insurance policy is activated upon Kingspan Wind being in receipt of warranty registration card from the Accredited Installer. Page 6

Contact us now for further information Tel. +44 (0)1560 486 570 Email: info@kingspanwind.com Wardhead Park, Stewarton Ayrshire, KA3 5LH www.kingspanwind.com