Montana Wind Turbine
Technical Data
- Maximum Output: 5kW
- Number of Blades: 3
- Rotor Diameter: 5 meters
- Annual yield at 6 m/s 9.5 MWh
- Survival wind speed: >55m/s
Guarantee
- Guarantee: 5 years
- Average lifetime: 20-25 years
- Maintenance free
Features
- High yield at low wind speed
- High performance vs. price ratio
- Silent
- Low cut-in wind speed
- Direct drive
- Automatic furling safety system
The Montana is the favourite wind turbine of our clients. It is a small wind turbine most often used by private individuals who want to generate enough energy for their consumption.
The Montana is currently undergoing field tests in Holland.
See results here
Generator Type
The generator is a synchronous, 3 phase permanent magnet one. It comes in different voltages, so you can connect 48Vdc, 120 Vdc, single phase grid or 3 phase grid applications.
Delays
Delivery time: between 2 and 4 months.
In order to optimize your system and production, each installation is specific and therefore equipment need to be ordered case by case.
Installation time: 1 or 2 days depending on the size of the mast.
Civil works need to be done a month before for the concrete to cure.
Masts
Standard masts are either Guyed wire mast or Free standing pole ranging from 12 to 18 meters.
Batteries
In a stand alone system, the battery pack that we recommend is a Rolls acid 48V 400 Ah.
Inverters
The Montana comes with a SMA Windyboy inverter if connected to the grid or a Victron Phoenix 48/3000 one in a stand alone system.
Safety system
Safety system by hinged vane which will gradually turn the rotor out of the wind and a short circuit system for the generator.
Production and Power Curves
The left graph gives you the annual production (in kWh) across a range of wind speeds.
The right graph gives you the instantaneous power (in W) across a range of wind speeds.
Average wind speed in New Zealand ranges between 5 and 7m/s.