Northern Power Systems Northwind 100 - 100kW Wind Turbine
The Northwind 100 wind turbine gives economical, reliable power to grid connected systems all over the world. Rated at 100 kW the Northwind 100 utilises the best technology available today, incorporating a permanent magnet generator and gearless design, maximizing the return on investment on small to medium sized wind energy projects. High system availability - The NW100 is available as a single unit, within a short time frame, unlike many turbines of this size which are only available in larger quantities Supplied on a 25m monopole tower (or taller) the NW100 is suitable for locations in which turbines on 18-20m hub heights are typically being recommended. The NW100 is also supported with noise data conducted to IEC standards. Reliabilty and low maintenance - The manufacturers of the NW100 have been designing and engineering wind turbines and power systems for 30 years. They are a founding member of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and are regularly asked to comment on turbine performance, design and engineering. NW100 wind turbines are located throughout the world, including the South Pole, the Sahara Desert and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's National Wind Test Site at Golden, Colorado. Their turbines in Antarctica have successfully operated for almost 20 years in winds up to 88.5 m/s (198 mph) and temperatures as low as -80º C (-112º F). |  |
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Technical Specification
SYSTEM Type 3Ph Grid Connected Configuration Horizontal Axis Rotor Diameter 19 m, 20 m Centerline Hub Height 25 m, 32 m, 37 m Drive Train Direct Drive DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS Turbine Class IEC WTGS Class S Design Life 30 year Design Standards In accordance with
IEC 61400-1 PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS Rated Electrical Power 100 kW @15 m/s Wind Speed Ratings: cut-in 4 m/s shut-down (high wind) 25 m/s design speed 59.5 m/s Calculated Annual Output @ 100 % availability 5.0 m/s 150,300 kWh
6.0 m/s 227,800kWh
7.0 m/s 305,400 kWh ROTOR Type of Hub Fixed Pitch Rotor Diameter 19 m, 20 m Swept Area 284 m², 314 m² Power Regulation Variable Speed Stall Number of Blades 3 Rotor Speed @ rated wind speed 57 rpm Location Relative to Tower Upwind Cone Angle 0º Speed Range 45 - 69 rpm BLADES Aerofoil S819, S820, S821Series Material Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Lightning Protection Standard Integrated System DRIVE TRAIN Configuration Variable Speed Direct Drive Tilt Angle 4º Generator Type Salient Pole Synchronous Insulation Class NEMA H Generating Speed 45 - 69 rpm Generator Rating 100 kW w/ 1.15 Service Factor Speed Control Caliper Brake, Dynamic Brake GRID CONNECTION Grid Tolerance +10/-15% voltage; +/- 2Hz Electrical Output Ductile iron Power Factor Compensation >0.99 PF at rated Inverter Output Reactive Power +/- 45kVar@480V BRAKING SYSTEMS Mechanical Brake Main Shaft Disc Brake w/ Dual Spring Applied Calipers Electro-Dynamic Brake Parking and emergency backup YAW SYSTEM Type Active Upwind Damping System Adjustable Friction Yaw Drive Electrically Driven Planetary Gearbox Yaw Bearing Slew Ring TOWER Type Tubular Steel Hub Height 25 m, 32 m, 37 m Corrosion Protection Marine Grade Paint FOUNDATION Type Concrete pads, piers or special 
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT Tower Fully Enclosed, Ladder, Safety Climb Nacalle Fully Enclosed CONTROLLER Type Northern WTGS-100 Controller, Microprocessor-based Functions Complete Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Remote Control/ Monitoring Aerodynamic tip brake. Parking brake for servicing Power Electronics IGBT Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Converter ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Temp Operating Range -46°C to 50°C (-50°F to 122°F) Lightning Protection In Accordance with IEC 61024‐1 Icing/Dust/Dirt Ice Cover to 30mm Seismic Loading Zone 4 MASSES Rotor 875 Kg Nacelle (excluding rotor) 6587 Kg Tower (25 m) 6500 Kg 
