The Leading Edge LE-v50 Extreme vertical axis wind turbine is a compact, silent and lightweight turbine designed for battery-charging of low power electronic devices (not for domestic use).

These include data-loggers, radio and telemetry equipment in some of the world's harshest locations - Antartica, Greenland and Arctic Canada. The vertical axis design is able to work effectively in challenging conditions compared with a horizontal axis turbine, read this article in Energy Engineering magazine. 

The LE-v50 Extreme is available as a 12V, 24V and 48V wind turbine. Included 4 x 70mm U-bolts (BZP) for side mounting to 50mm or 60mm OD pole.

Where wind gusts to 35m/s (80mph) or temperatures drop down to -40degC, the LE-v50 Extreme turbine is the wind turbine of choice. It features enhancements that reduce the stress and fatigue on the blades during prolonged periods of storm force winds.

Features include aluminium blades, polycarbonate cowlings, blade load spreader plates, an upper baffle plate to prevent damage to the upper cowling and the black body to reduce the build-up of rime ice.

Pure performance

The LE-v50 Extreme uses a proven ‘Savonious’ rotor design which gives silent and effective performance. Using the latest solid modelling and Computational Fluid Dynamic simulations, we  have come up with an elegant ‘cross-ventilated’ rotor which provides good power conversion for a vertical axis wind turbine of this size.

This wind turbine will output 10 watts @ 12m/s (26mph) with a peak output of 70 watts according to the power curve if sited correctly - read our siting advisory document.

The rotor is then coupled to our specially designed low inertia, zero ‘cogging’ axial flux permanent magnet alternator. Using Neodymium rare earth magnets, this alternator design has become one of the most field proven and effective alternators that is deployed across the entire range of Leading Edge wind turbines!

Power curve for LE-v50 vertical axis wind turbine
Your item has been added to your basket

LE-v50 Extreme Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (12/24/48V)

£1318.80

£1099.00 ex. VAT
build time Built to order in 3 weeks

Case Studies

Technical Specification

  • Rotor Diameter: 270mm
  • Rotor Height: 456mm
  • Rotor Type: 3-Blade Savonious
  • Blade Material: Aluminium alloy
  • Rated Output: 10 watts @ 12m/s (26mph)
  • Peak Output: 70 watts
  • Cut-in speed: 5m/s (11.1mph)
  • Weight: 9Kg
  • Generator Type: 3-Phase Brushless NIB rotor PMA
  • Output voltage: 12V, 24V or 48V wind turbine
  • Warranty: 2 years
LE-v50 Extreme Dimensions LE-v50 Extreme Dimensions
Wind only system components
Solar & Wind system
*All technical specifications and images are correct at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
Your item has been added to your basket

LE-v50 Extreme Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (12/24/48V)

£1318.80

£1099.00 ex. VAT
build time Built to order in 3 weeks

Tell us about your project

Our Off-grid experts will come back with recommendations

Please leave your details and our experienced team will be in touch soon to assist you.
Please complete all required fields.
x
Can we help?
Leading Edge
Off-Grid Power Requirements
Please complete this form with your specific requirements and we would be happy to put together a bespoke off-grid power system. We will recommend a solution using our own British made wind turbines, best-in-class solar panels and deep-cycle batteries.

Contact Information

Once we have assessed your requirements, our experts will call you to discuss the equipment you'll need to achieve your goals.

What Is The Application?

Please tell us as much as you can about your use case. We understand that you may not be able to answer all questions. We will call you to discuss your requirements in any case.

Device Name
Voltage
Power Draw (W)
Peak Power Draw on Startup (W)
Standby Power (W)
Hours Active Per Day (W)
Days Per Week In Use (W)

Voltage Preference

Do you have a preference for the system voltage?

Outputs Required

Do you have a preference for the systems output?

Site Location

Please tell us a little bit about the site location

Other Details

No. of days autonomy required

Is there anything else we should know?

Leading Edge
Sign Up To Receive Our Newsletter

Stay up to date with Leading Edge innovations and offers by joining our mailing list. Occassionally we send informative newsletters, offers and promotions that we think you'll find useful or interesting.

Your Details

Please provide your contact details so that you can receive our newsletter. We will send this occassionally with information about our latest innovations and offers.