KW6 Wind Turbine
KW6 Wind Turbine Statistics
Feed-In Tariffs paying around £2550 per year from 6kW KW6 (formerly the Proven)
| MODEL |
KW6 (6kW) |
| Cut In (m/s) |
2.5 |
| Cut Out (m/s) |
None |
| Survival (m/s) |
70 |
| Rated (m/s) |
12 |
| Rotor type |
Down wind (self regulating) |
| No. of Blades |
3 |
| Blade Material |
Glassthermoplastic Composite |
| Rotor Diameter (m) |
5.5 |
| Generator type |
Brushless, Direct drive, Permanent Magnet |
| Annual Output |
6000 - 15,000 kWh |
| Head Weight (kg) |
600 |
| Mast Type |
Tilt up, tapered, self supporting, no guy wires |
| Hub Height (m) |
9, 15 |
| Noise @ 5m/s |
45dBA |
| Noise @ 12m/s |
65dBA |
| Rotor Thrust (kN) |
10 |
 Now comes with a 5 Year warranty
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Probably the most widely sold turbine of its size in the world, the 6 kilowatt KW6 is the backbone of the range. For a home or small business this is the most popular choice. On a typical site it will generate sufficient power annually to offset both the service power of a house and contribute towards the heating requirement. Available on either a 9 meter and 15 meter tower it is one of the quietest turbines on the market, allowing it to be safely sited closer to buildings than most of its rivals. As with the other Kingspan models the blades and nacelle covers come in a choice of white or black.
Electrical Layout The electrical layout consists one 6kW inverter, wind turbine control panel with Voltmeter and ammeter to show wind turbine output & a rotary isolator switch to isolate the turbine output (lockable in the 'off' position). We install a Kilo Watt Hour (kWh) meter which records the total production from the turbine. This kWh meter can be used for ROC (Renewable Obligation Certificate) or FIT (feed In Tariff) payment. The electrical system fits onto an four foot by four foot woodern board. |
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Mechanical MechanismThe blades employ a patented double hinge system which allows the blades to change pitch in varying wind speeds. This regulates the power output from the turbine and prevents overspeed in high winds. |
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Three output types:-
- 1. Grid-Tie - (connected into the mains supply national grid)
- 2. Battery system - (charges a battery bank) for remote/'off-grid' locations.
- 3. Heating Only - Used on dedicated heaters
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This diagram shows all the workings of a 6kW Proven and how they connect to each other
For more information on the Proven6 please look in the 'case study' section.