Wind turbine officially recognized as functional and efficient by certification authority
The small and compact SkyWind NG turbine, developed by SkyWind Energy, has made history as the first micro-wind turbine worldwide to achieve full certification covering performance, energy yield, safety, and long-term durability. This groundbreaking milestone sets a new standard in the small and micro-wind turbine market, which previously lacked fully certified products.
With a size comparable to a satellite dish, the SkyWind NG turbine delivers a certified annual energy yield of 615 kWh. This energy output, enough to meet around 20% of an average single-family home's electricity needs, makes it a practical choice for rooftop or mobile tower installations where small, clean, and locally generated electricity is valuable.
The certification process for the SkyWind NG was extensive and costly, taking over two years and several hundred thousand euros. This investment underscores SkyWind's commitment to reliability and trustworthiness in the small-scale wind energy sector. To date, no other small or micro wind turbine manufacturer has completed such a full certification at this level.
In contrast to larger onshore turbines, the SkyWind NG serves a market segment focused on micro-generation rather than utility-scale energy. Its uniqueness lies in its certification achievement for such a small scale, emphasizing reliability often missing in micro-wind products elsewhere.
The SkyWind NG turbine can feed the generated energy into a socket via its 232-V inverter, similar to a balcony photovoltaic system. It is also worth noting that Unger, the manufacturer, has chosen the US ACP 101-1 standard for certification, anticipating a revision of the underlying international IEC 61400-2 standard.
The SkyWind NG turbine can fit on a larger garden shed and has a certified peak power of 0.61 kW. Its rotor blade area is less than 2 m², making it a compact and unobtrusive addition to any home or business.
SkyWind Energy has installed over 10,000 SkyWind NG turbines in the field, demonstrating its practicality and reliability. In fact, a 60-meter-high 5G tower in wooden construction recently received German TÜV approval, powered solely by photovoltaics and micro wind turbines like the SkyWind NG.
The Skywind NG turbine, with its pioneering certification and practical design, is establishing itself as a benchmark product in the small and micro-wind turbine market. Its focus on reliability and energy efficiency is paving the way for a future where small-scale wind energy solutions are a trusted and integral part of our energy mix.
- The SkyWind NG turbine, certified for performance, energy yield, safety, and long-term durability, delivers a certified annual energy yield of 615 kWh, enough to meet approximately 20% of an average single-family home's electricity needs.
- SkyWind Energy's investment in the extensive and costly certification process for the SkyWind NG turbine underscores their commitment to reliability and trustworthiness in the small-scale wind energy industry.
- The SkyWind NG turbine, with its focus on reliability and energy efficiency, is a pioneering product in the renewable-energy technology sector, paving the way for a future where small-scale wind energy solutions are a trusted and integral part of our energy mix.
