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LE-300 wind turbine
Rugged small wind turbine, marinised
Precision engineered in the UK
Powerful - produces 85W in 8m/s wind
Appreciated for quietness
5 year warranty
Available in 12V, 24V and 48V for battery charging applications - all at an affordable price!
KEY FEATURES
The Leading Edge LE-300 wind turbine, a quiet and compact horizontal axis turbine with a rotor diameter of 1m, is considered to be the most rugged & reliable small wind turbine in its class.
The LE-300 is fully optimised for the corrosive marine environment. The robust aluminium alloy chassis is marine quality finished and stainless steel counterweights that prevent the turbine spinning out of the wind in choppy waters.
Durable and Reliable
Originally designed for industrial applications, withstands storm force winds up to 27m/s, 60mph
Rugged
Aluminium alloy and stainless steel components are protected from the elements with aerospace grade coatings and anodising
Powerful
The LE-300 wind turbine delivers outputs of 0.6kwh/day in good wind locations
Easy Installation
Fit the blades & nose cone and make the electrical connections. All explained in an excellent user manual with detailed written explanations and diagrams
lightweight head
Weighs just 6.5Kg reducing the load on support structures and makes installation easy in difficult locations
5 Year Warranty
Backed up with excellent customer service from Leading Edge power in the UK
Appreciated for quietness
Low acoustic emissions from the advanced aerofoil blade design
designed to perform, built to last
Manufactured in the UK, the LE-300 wind turbine's excellent power production stems from an exceptionally low start-up wind speed and superb high-wind speed output performance. It is an easy wind turbine to integrate with solar panels to create off-grid power systems that require modest amounts of energy.
rugged & reliable
With a heritage based around reliability and durability, the LE-300 is precision engineered in the UK and with only two moving parts, minimal maintenance is required during the turbine's long operating life.
It is manufactured from high quality aluminium alloys and stainless steel which has been laser processed, CNC-machined, hard anodised, and powder-coated to ensure the turbine will withstand extreme environments. Fixings are A4 stainless steel and the bearings sealed for life and fully lubricated, so no greasing or maintenance is required.
small & Lightweight
Weighing only 6kg thanks to it's uniquely designed high-grade aluminium alloy chassis, the LE-300’s compact size keeps the space envelope small and enables ease of installation. The wind generator is fitted with integrated yaw slip-rings that allow the turbine to swivel 360° continuously in order to follow shifting winds continuously making it perfect for yachts and remote cabins.
Protecting your batteries from over-charging
To protect the batteries from overcharging, pair the turbine with a diversion-mode charge controller, such as the DL-300 or Tristar 45A. These controllers maintain continuous turbine operation, diverting excess energy to a dump load.
A charge controller configured to 'diversion' mode is connected to your battery bank which operates as an 'overflow', bleeding excess energy to a dump load when the batteries are full. This way, the turbine is always running and doesn't require switching on and off as some others do.
Ask us for advice on the best controller for your system.
5-Year Warranty
For the LE-300, during the first two years of the warranty period any component found to be defective in material or workmanship will, at the discretion of Leading Edge, be replaced or repaired at no charge. For the remaining three years of the warranty period, Leading Edge will supply ‘non-wearing’ parts at no cost. However, we reserve the right to charge for any fitting of parts supplied during this three year period.
Advanced Wind Technology
The core of the LE-300 is a low-inertia axial flux alternator with Neodymium magnets, providing zero cogging and smooth, quiet rotation even in light breezes. Paired with Whispower™ blades and a low tip-speed ratio, the LE-300 efficiently captures energy even from changing wind conditions.
Aerodynamic Over-Speed Protection
The LE-300 survives winds of up to 27m/s (60mph) by means of a simple passive aerodynamic design that limits turbine RPM and power output at a certain threshold - no electronics or mechanical brakes needed.
Case Studies
Remote weather stations wind-powered
Rugged LE-300 withstands harsh location
