LOCATION
Savoy, Illinois, USA
SYSTEM TYPE
Grid-connected wind
WIND CAPACITY
20 kW (E-20)
INSTALLED
2025
APPLICATION
Wind energy research platform
Project Overview
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign built the Illinois Wind Turbine Research Facility to test new wind energy technology on a working turbine, and to give engineering students hands-on experience of a real wind project.
Ryse Energy supplied the research turbine, an E-20, with technical support for the university’s engineering team. The site sits at the Monticello Road Field Station in Savoy, Illinois. The turbine was installed in 2025 and commissioned in 2026, and the facility opened on September 11, 2026.
The turbine records more than 100 operating parameters. A hydraulic lowering system brings the nacelle and rotor to ground level, so researchers can inspect the machine, fit sensors and test changes in the field.
Products in this project: E-20 20 kW wind turbine.
Read more: Ryse E-20 at University of Illinois Wind Research Facility and the University of Illinois announcement.
Frequently asked questions
What wind turbine does the Illinois Wind Turbine Research Facility use?
A Ryse Energy E-20, a horizontal axis wind turbine with 20 kW maximum power and 18 kW rated power.
Where is the Illinois Wind Turbine Research Facility?
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Monticello Road Field Station in Savoy, Illinois, USA.
What does the research turbine measure?
It records more than 100 operating parameters. A hydraulic lowering system brings the nacelle and rotor to ground level for inspection, repair and sensor installation.
When did the facility open?
The facility opened with a ribbon cutting on September 11, 2026. The turbine was installed in 2025 and commissioned in 2026.
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