Specifications
Key Benefits
» Optimised for lower wind regimes
General Configuration
®
Model
Northern Power 100C-24
Design Class
IEC WTGS III/A air density 1.225 Kg/m3, average
annual wind below 7.5 m/s, 50-yr peak gust
below 52.5 m/s
Design Life
20 years
Rotor Diameter
24.4 m
Tower Types
Tubular steel monopole
Hub Height
37 m, 29 m, 22 m
Orientarion
Upwind, 3 blade
Yaw System
Active yaw drive with wind direction/speed
sensors and automatic cable unwind
Power Regulation
Variable speed, stall control
Certification
CE compliant, CEI 0-21
Performance
Rated Wind Speed
12 m/s
Cut-in Wind Speed
3 m/s
Cut-out Wind Speed 25 m/s
Extreme Wind Speed 52.5 m/s
Weight
Rotor (24 m) & Nacelle 6,900 kg
Tower (37 m)
12,000 kg
Drive Train
Gearbox Type
No gearbox (direct drive)
Generator Type
Permanent magnet
Braking System
Redundant Braking Generator dynamic brake and multiple
System
hydraulic calipers
(per IEC 61400-1ed3)
Control System
Controller Type
DSP-based multiprocessor embedded
platform
Converter Type
Pulse-width modulated IGBT frequency
converter
Monitoring System
SmartView® remote monitoring system,
ModBus TCP
Electrical System
Rated Electrical
Power
The NPS 100C-24 starts making power at wind speeds as low
as 3 metres per second and provides maximum generation
at 12-15 mps
» Reliable
Reinforced blades, gearless design, industry leading
yaw configuration, and best-in-class brake system make
Northern Power turbines the most reliable small wind
turbines available today
» Easier planning
The NPS 100C-24 comes with 22, 29 and 37 metre tower
options to meet local tip height restrictions. The low noise
profile and new colour minimise the acoustic and visual
impact for easier planning applications
» Generate profitable income
• Maximise the UK’s Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) using the largest
allowed turbine (100 kW) within the tariff band
• With low ownership costs over the lifetime of the turbine,
the NPS 100C-24 pays for itself quickly and will generate a
healthy income stream over its 20+ year life
» Plug and play
Installation is straightforward as the standard configuration
for the NPS 100C-24 is grid ready. Supplied with an approved
400-volt transformer, an RTU data logger and a utility grid
protective relay interface (G59/2) all built into the tower of
the wind turbine. Our state of the art power converter design
provides smooth, clean power to local grids, which simplifies
grid connection
10-Year Performance Guarantee
Programme (PGP)
The 10-Year PGP covers 10 years of operation and maintenance
costs, including parts, labour and expenses for the NPS 100.
This is the only such warranty offered by a manufacturer for a
small wind turbine in Britain.
The annual cost is based on the performance of the NPS 100.
This is backed by an availability guarantee and performance
to power curve guarantee.
95 kW, 3 Phase, 400 VAC, 50 Hz
Power Factor
Set point adjustable between 0.9 lagging and
0.9 leading
Reactive Power
+/- 45 kVAR
Grid Interconnect
Utility approved protective relay included
Noise
Apparent Noise Level 50 dBa at 50 metres from nacelle
Environmental Specifications
Temperature Range
Operational
-20°C to 40°C
Temperature Range
Storage
-30°C to 50°C
Lightning Protection
Receptors in blades, nacelle lightning rod and
electrical surge protection
During the programme NPS will be the sole service provider.
This gives peace of mind that the wind turbine will produce
maximum energy and return on investment while offering the
lowest total cost of ownership for the turbine’s 20+ year life.
With the 10-Year Performance Guarantee Programme, Northern
Power Systems is financially invested in the success of your
wind turbine.
Other services in the Northern Power PGP include:
• 24x7 monitoring and reporting: Operation teams in the
UK, Italy and the United States oversee the performance
and operation of your wind turbine to ensure maximum
availability
• Global Spares Management Programme: New parts for the
NPS 100 dispatched for same-day or next-day deliver y