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The Next Generation High Output Wind Turbine for Low Wind Regimes NPS 100C-24 Class III/A » Introducing the NPS 100C, the 30% smaller with a completely » Over 5 million hours of next generation of our industry new tower configuration. This leading permanent magnet/direct results in lower weight and drive distributed wind turbines. load characteristics reducing foundation and installation » A new 24-metre rotor features costs. state-of-the-art hub and blade technology with superior aero- » Further improvements indynamics providing a larger clude a new best in class swept area. This increases the brake system, a new industry annual energy production (AEP) leading yaw configuration, an of the NPS 100C-24 by 11% over enhanced electrical layout, the previous model. more efficient generator cooling, and an ultrasonic wind vane and » The turbine is a complete anemometer. redesign of NPS’ distributed wind platform that has been deployed around the world since 2008. The nacelle is now cumulative run time makes the NPS 100 turbine series one of the most reliable and proven wind turbines in the world. The average availability of Northern Power’s global fleet currently stands at 99.5%. » This is made possible through an engineering advancement in simplicity and precision. Our permanent magnet direct drive (PMDD) technology maximises energy capture, outperforms conventional gearbox designs, and reduces maintenance costs.