Micro Wind Power in the Telecom Industry

APRIL 2010

GLOBAL WIND GROUP INC.

MICRO WIND POWER FOR THE TELECOM MARKET

POWER WHERE YOU NEED IT, WHEN YOU NEED IT

Copyright 2010. Global Wind Group Inc. All Rights Reserved.

COMPANY

Location• Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada• Central North America• Canadian & US Manufacturing

Services• Wind Feasibility Studies• Site Assessments• Product Development – ZüS MPS


ZüS MODULAR POWER SYSTEM

Factory assembled 1 kW VAWT

Batteries & Enclosure A 12 meter composite monopole with hydraulic

self-raising kit.


PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• Low-Cost • Low-Maintenance• Scalable• Rugged• Dependable• Easy to Install• Only turnkey product in the market


ZüS ADVANTAGES

1) Better risk management (redundancy)

2) Affordable

3) More versatile placement

4) Eliminate transmission costs

5) Scalable (build for today, expand as needed)

6) Minimal environmental impact


COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Source: http://www.gsmworld.com/documents/Green_Power_top10.pdf


http://www.gsmworld.com/documents/Green_Power_top10.pdf

CAPITAL EXPENSE

• ZüS MPS with 39ft Pole = $8,900 (MSRP)

• Installation = $1,200

• Land space required = 12sq.ft.


INSTALLED COST PER kW


OPERATING EXPENSE

• Maintenance = Bi-annual visual inspection• Lead-Acid battery life = 4 - 7 years• Battery replacement cost = $1,000• 3 Year Warranty included• 2 Year Extended Warranty = $2,500


VERTICAL VS. HORIZONTAL

Vertical-Axis Horizontal-Axis

Insensitive to turbulence X

Minimal Maintenance X

Low lateral loads X

High cut-out speed X

Quiet operation X

Bird-safe X


MONOPOLES

• Hydraulic tilt up kit

• NO large equipment needed

• Excellent use for remote areas

• Very little labor needed

• Lightweight and rugged

• Easy transportation


MONOPOLE INSTALLATION

Install the factory-assembled turbine onto the pole and foundation in a horizontal position

And tilt up into its vertical position


ZüS LATTICE TOWERS

• Sectional

• Easy to Assemble

• Available to be customized

• Shipped with ZüS MPS in a single crate


TELECOM LATTICE TOWERS

• Current ‘internal real estate’ is uncapitalized

• Can fit up to six ZüS MPS (6kW) in average lattice tower

• Use inside of tower to sell power back to the grid

• Use outside of tower for telecom equipment


TOWERS: POWER VS. RADIO

• Zoning regulations are favorable to renewable energy towers

• Install a power tower fitted with ZüS to overcome zoning barriers

• Fit with telecom equipment once tower is approved


POWER VS. WIND SPEED


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Peak Generation Capacity 1kWEstimate Annual Output (5 m/s)

1640 kWh

Rated Wind Speed 12 m/s; 25 mphCut In Wind Speed <1 m/s; 3 mph

Survival Wind Speed 50 m/s; 120mphSpeed Control Non-Contact Over-Speed Control

Safety Friction Service BrakeWeight 170kg / 375lbsWidth /Height 1.8 (m) x 2.0 (m) [6 ft. x 6.6 ft.]

Wind Load 190 lbf during rated power operation*

BatteriesEnergy Storage System Batteries (7-12 year lifespan)Rated Voltage (Inverter) 120 VAC 60Hz / 220 VAC 50Hz

Supply to External Device 12V DCTemperature Range -20C~60C

Pole SpecificationsHeight Standard 12(m) / 39 feet

Weight 91 kg / 400 lbsMaterial Composite

• Batteries are maintenance free

• Installation kit for concrete pile is available

• Rated power operation of 1000 Watts at 12 m/s

• Retro kits are available for existing poles

*Specifications are subject to change without notice


GLOBAL WIND SPEEDS


FUTURE PRODUCTS

• 3kW VAWT

• 5kW VAWT

• 10kW VAWT

• As a leader in micro-wind energy products, we are always seeking to understand and meet customer needs


SUMMARY

• ZüS MPS is the only turnkey wind power system

• The complete system [with lattice option] can all be shipped in a single crate

• North American design and manufactured

• Rugged, versatile and scalable

• High quality, low cost

• Minimal maintenance

• Quality customer support


CONTACT

Global Wind Group Inc.200-135 Innovation DriveWinnipeg, Manitoba CanadaR3T 6A8

Phone: +1 (204) 777- WIND (9463)Fax: +1 (204) 474-7453

www.globalwindgroup.com

Justin Phillips, VP Sales & [email protected]


http://www.globalwindgroup.com/

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Micro Wind Power in the Telecom Industry

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