12 reasons why we choose C&F turbines

posted by Mint Energy on July 22, 2011 - 10:00pm

Want to know why we consider the C&F range of turbines to be the best available for farming and business applications?
We have picked out twelve of the most important factors which contribute to an efficient, effective, and reliable turbine which will offer a timely return on investment.

  1. Variable pitch blades which ensure:
    • Maximum yield for any given wind speed,
    • No shutdown in high wind speeds, the blade angle is simply altered to reduce the energy input,
    • Low startup speed, as low as 1.5 m/s,
    • Fixed blade turbines are analogous to a bicycle with no gears.
       
  2. Active yawing:
    • The turbine actively adjusts to the wind direction,
    • Minimum rotation in turbulent conditions.
       
  3. Direct drive:
    • Energy is delivered directly from the blades to the generator,
    • Increased efficiency, gearboxes consume up to 5% power,
    • Improved reliability, gearboxes are often the first components to fail and are costly to repair,
    • Direct drive further contributes to the low noise output.
       
  4. Compatible on single phase, split phase, and three phase connections:
    • No three phase upgrade required.
       
  5. Market leading manufacturer warranty.
     
  6. GSM monitoring:
    • Complete accountability of performance,
    • Monitor your output 24 hours, every day,
    • Manufacturer monitors performance enabling active, preventive maintenance.
       
  7. Achieves rated output at only 9 m/s.
     
  8. Upwind design:
    • Wind hits the blade first,
    • Increasing efficiency.
       
  9. Largest swept area on the market of 134.7 m2.
     
  10. Hydraulic towers:
    • Easy installation,
    • Easy maintenance,
    • No cranes required for winching,
    • Installation can be done with a telehandler.
       
  11. Exceptional build quality:
    • Turbine head weighs in a nearly 2 tonnes,
    • Blades manufactured from composite materials used in the aerospace industry,
    • High-performance alloys used throughout the hub,
    • High quality rare earth neodymium magnets within the generator,
    • Split bearings mean no strip down required for maintenance.
       
  12. Three blade design:
    • Preferred by many planning departments.