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Engineering Selection Matrix

Find Your Wind Turbine

Match your continuous electrical load, site wind characteristics, and battery bank configuration with British-engineered off-grid micro and small wind turbines.

B2B Specification Guide

Selecting the Right Off-Grid Turbine for Mission-Critical Power

Off-grid sites demand uncompromised reliability. Whether powering remote SCADA telemetry, offshore wind measurement LiDAR, or 4G/5G telecom repeaters, turbine sizing depends on four key engineering vectors.

1. Load Profile (W)

Continuous base load (Watts DC) and peak surge requirements over 24-hour cycles during the worst winter generation months.

  • Low Load (5 W – 50 W continuous)
  • Medium Load (50 W – 200 W continuous)
  • High Load (200 W – 1000 W+ continuous)

2. Local Wind Regime

Mean annual wind speed (m/s) at hub height, turbulence intensity, and prevailing aerodynamic obstructions.

  • Open coastal & offshore sites (>6.5 m/s)
  • Exposed hilltops & farmland (5.0 – 6.5 m/s)
  • Turbulent, sheltered or urban (<4.5 m/s)

3. System Voltage (DC)

Battery chemistry and DC distribution architecture specifying system charging characteristics.

  • 12 V DC nominal systems
  • 24 V DC SCADA & Telecom standard
  • 48 V DC High-capacity battery arrays

4. Environment & Access

Severity of environmental exposure, icing risks, salt fog corrosion, and maintenance crew accessibility.

  • Offshore Marine Grade (C5-M rating)
  • Extreme Arctic & Antarctic icing
  • High-gust storm survival (>27 m/s)

Product Comparison

Off-Grid Wind Turbine Technical Matrix

Compare performance parameters across our range of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT) and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) designed and manufactured in Herefordshire, UK.

Model Turbine Architecture Rotor Diameter Cut-In Speed Rated Power Output Survival Wind Speed Primary B2B Target Application
LE-v50 Vertical Axis (VAWT) 270 mm 5.0 m/s 12 W @ 12 m/s 35 m/s (78 mph) Trickle charging battery telemetry, ocean buoys, highway signage
LE-v150 / Storm Vertical Axis (VAWT) 270 mm 3.0 m/s 24 W @ 12 m/s 35 m/s (78 mph) Offshore wind platform communications, Starlink, extreme gust sites
LE-300 Horizontal Axis (HAWT) 1.0 m 3.0 m/s 300 W @ 8.0 m/s 27 m/s (60 mph) Remote broadband, eco-cabins, CCTV security & monitoring nodes
LE-600 Horizontal Axis (HAWT) 1.6 m 3.0 m/s 600 W @ 12 m/s 27 m/s (60 mph) Industrial off-grid power, telecom micro-sites, hybrid solar units
LE-2000 Horizontal Axis (HAWT) 3.2 m 2.5 m/s 2.0 kW @ 11 m/s 30 m/s (67 mph) High-load remote infrastructure, island electrification, heavy telemetry

Engineering Excellence

Vertical vs. Horizontal Axis: Which Architecture Fits Your Project?

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT)

Our LE-v50 and LE-v150 models are engineered for zero-maintenance performance in turbulent, high-gust, and extreme marine environments.

  • Omnidirectional Operation: No yaw mechanism required; captures wind instantly from any direction without rotor repositioning.
  • Ultra-Quiet Blade Aerodynamics: Savonius/Darrieus hybrid design eliminates aerodynamic noise for residential or environmental monitoring zones.
  • Offshore Proven: Deployed 72 km offshore in the North Sea for safety-critical radio and satellite telemetry backup.
  • Indestructible Rotor Structure: Stainless steel shaft and UV-stabilised polycarbonate components withstand extreme weather.

Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT)

Our LE-300, LE-600, and LE-2000 turbines deliver maximum aerodynamic conversion efficiency for open landscapes and consistent wind profiles.

  • Low Cut-In Wind Speed: High-flux Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets allow startup at wind speeds as low as 2.5 m/s.
  • Precision Whispermould Blades: Injection-moulded thermoplastic blades designed for high strength, low inertia, and whisper-quiet spin.
  • Integrated Electromagnetic Braking: Automatic stall-control and manual charge-controller braking protect the system during severe gales.
  • Hard Anodised Marine Coatings: Aircraft-grade aluminium housing sealed with marine epoxy powder coatings for C5-M environment rating.

Engineering FAQ

Frequently Asked Procurement & Technical Questions

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs), such as our LE-v150 and LE-v50 series, are omnidirectional and operate exceptionally well in turbulent, gusty conditions like urban rooftops, coastal cliffs, or bridge structures, requiring no yaw mechanism.

Our turbines are engineered and field-proven to withstand sustained storm winds exceeding 27 m/s (60 mph) up to 35 m/s, utilizing heavy-duty marine-grade anodised aluminium components and stainless steel fasteners.

Yes. Every turbine configuration includes matched 12V, 24V, or 48V DC outputs compatible with deep-cycle AGM, Gel, and Lithium-ion battery storage arrays.

Our hybrid power controllers allow direct parallel connection of wind turbines and monocrystalline solar arrays onto a single DC battery bus. Wind generation balances dark winter months when solar yield drops significantly.

Yes. As an original equipment manufacturer in the UK, we maintain complete spare parts inventories and provide factory-direct technical engineering support worldwide.

Need Custom Engineering Assistance for Your Off-Grid Site?

Share your site coordinates, continuous load profile, and target autonomy requirements. Our British engineering team will perform a comprehensive wind & solar resource assessment for your project.