Evance Iskra Wind Turbines LTD
Iskra Wind Turbines is a small wind company located in the U.K. that was founded in 1998. The engineer-owned company has previous experience with larger power generation as they were involved with the development of the Carter Mk II 300 kw turbine. Development of a marketable residential size turbine was kicked off in 1999 when they won a Department of Trade and Industry award. After encouraging results from the testing of one of their machines, they received further funding to develop a production turbine.
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There is one model currently available, the AT5-1. This turbine is an upwind design with a 17' 8” rotor diameter. There are three blades that are a solid core, glass/polyester composite. It features an axial flux permanent magnet, direct drive generator. The rotor speed governing is accomplished through a passive blade pitch control exclusive to the AT5-1. It is currently available for either on or off grid applications. The Iskra tips the scales at over 700 pounds and features an impressively slow turning 200 rpm rotor speed.
If you would like to read the full review of this turbine check out"The Ultimate Consumers Guide To Wind Power Ebook: 2009 U.S Turbine Reviews".
