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LE-v50 Vertical Axis wind turbine
Rugged & Reliable Vertical wind turbine
Precision engineered in the UK
Robust - survives 27m/s (60mph) winds
Compact and silent
2 year warranty
The LE-v50 is available as a 12V, 24V and 48V wind turbine. Included are 4 x 70mm U-bolts (BZP) for side mounting to 50mm or 60mm OD pole.
KEY FEATURES
The Leading Edge LE-v50 vertical axis wind turbine is a compact, silent and lightweight turbine designed to trickle charge marine batteries or for low power electronic devices such as data-loggers, radio and telemetry equipment (not for domestic use).
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 wind turbine can be found supplementing solar PV panels in ‘off-grid’ renewable energy systems. It is also a regular sight at marinas providing a trickle charge to valuable batteries whilst the owners are away. This saves money by not having to connect to ‘shore power’ or repair and replace expensive batteries that have been damaged by becoming discharged. It reduces the effects of mains induced electrolysis and corrosion on the boat as well as meaning that owners can go on extended cruises without need to run the engine.
Silent operation
Absolutely no noise as the turine operates
Rugged
LE-v50 is designed & proven to survive winds up to 27m/s (60mph)
small compact size
Easy to install in places where space is a premium
Easy Installation
Extruded aluminium spine and ruggedised brackets for mounting on 50mm OD pole
lightweight
At only 9kg, the LE-v50 wind turbine can be installed with ease
Fully marinised
Designed for corrosive marine environment
reliable
With only one set of moving parts and no brushes to wear out
harnessing wind with British innovation
The LE-v50 wind turbine is the smallest in our vertical axis wind turbine range, designed for simplicity and reliability. Unlike other small turbines, it doesn’t require an external charge controller thanks to its unique self-regulating design, making installation straightforward and maintenance minimal. Compact, quiet, and robust, the LE-v50 is perfect for low-power applications such as marine, telecoms, and remote monitoring. Its innovative vertical axis design means it can capture wind from any direction, delivering dependable off-grid power even in turbulent wind conditions.
Pure Performance
The LE-v50 uses a proven ‘Savonious’ rotor design which gives silent and effective performance. Using the latest solid modelling and Computational Fluid Dynamic simulations, we have designed an elegant ‘cross-ventilated’ rotor which provides good power conversion for a vertical axis wind turbine of this size.
This wind turbine will output 10W @ 12m/s (26mph) with a peak output of 70W 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!
absolute safety
Unlike any other small wind turbine you will find, this turbine can even be allowed to run ‘off-load’ with no connection to the batteries. The LE-v50’s rotor design will limit its RPM automatically. If anything comes into contact with the rotating blades, it will be pushed away from the rotor rather than being caught by the spinning and causing damage.
These safety features make the wind turbine ideal for installation in places where space might be an issue, and where people are nearby – perfect as marine wind generators!
minimal maintenance
The LE-v50 wind turbine is manufactured from high quality aluminium alloys and stainless steel which has been laser processed, CNC machined, hard anodized and powder coated to ensure that the turbine will withstand the harsh effects of the extreme environments that it was originally designed for.
With only 1 moving part, there is little to go wrong and no brushes or slip-rings to wear out and need replacing. The bearings are sealed for life and fully lubricated, so no greasing or maintenance is required. All of the fixings are manufactured from A4 stainless steel which are able to withstand the most corrosive of environments.