Small wind turbines
N-55 VAWT
A 55 kW vertical axis wind turbine engineered for urban, remote, and off-grid environments. Built for reliable performance in turbulent wind conditions with minimal noise and visual impact.
Core performance specs of the N-55 VAWT
The N-55 is a high-capacity vertical axis wind turbine designed for quiet, low-maintenance operation in complex wind environments. Its 55 kW output and omni-directional design make it ideal for urban, coastal, and off-grid sites where horizontal turbines aren’t practical.
Rotor dimensions
Swept area: 196 m²
Diameter: 14 m
Radius: 14 m
Rotor speed
34 RPM
Optimised for steady wind conditions
Regulation type
Class II Active
Safely regulates output in strong wind conditions


Structural characteristics of the N-55 VAWT
With no need to face the wind and simplified mechanical systems, the N-55 excels in urban, coastal, and complex wind environments where traditional turbines fall short.
Blades
Delta shaped blade tips improve the wind turbine blade performance, similar to wing tips on modern aircraft. Detachable blade tips during transportation reduce the overall blade length, allowing the blade to fit in a standard shipping container, reducing the shipping costs for customers.
Fixed Pitch/Yaw
Rotor does not require sensors or motors to align the wind turbine with the wind, thus eliminating the need for complex control systems. The rotor can harness the wind from any direction, offering superior performance in turbulent and gusty wind conditions.
Work Platform
Built-in work basket and ladder allow servicing and maintenance to be performed easily and safely.
Anemometer
Wind speed sensor accurately tracks the behaviour of the wind in real time, in order to improve the turbine’s performance and safety.
Anemometer
Wind speed sensor accurately tracks the behaviour of the wind in real time, in order to improve the turbine’s performance and safety.
Structure
Tripod tower & screw-pile foundation for increased stability and environmentally friendly, concrete-free foundations.
Containerised Generation & Control
Majority of major components at ground level, simplifying installation, operation and maintenance. Control system regulates rotor speed during high winds and does not require blade pitch control, simplifying the mechanical control requirements.
Data sheet
Everything you need to know about the performance and build of this model in one place
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Generator
Type
Induction
Maximum Power
65 kW
Rated Power
55 kW
Rotor
Configuration
Vertical Axis
No. of Blades
3 or 5
Blade Material
Glass fibre
Blade Length
14 m
Rotor Diameter
14 m
Swept Area
196 m²
Nominal Rotor Speed
34 rpm
Pitch/Yaw
Fixed
Wind
Cut-In Speed
3.5 m/s
Rated Wind Speed
11 m/s
Cut-Out Speed
25 m/s (Variable)
Survival Speed
59.5 m/s
Weights
Hub
8,200 kg
Rotor Assembly
5,000 kg
Tower
19,500 kg
Towers
Monopole Tripod
23 – 30 m
Design Parameters
Turbine Design Class
IEC 61400-2 Class III
Temperature Range
-20° to 50°C
Lifespan & Servicing
20 years, subject to regular maintenance
Real-world uses for this turbine
Built for locations that need reliable power without the grid
Remote and off-grid sites
Delivers stable wind power in areas with turbulent or multidirectional wind, without the need for complex control systems.
Performance
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Sound levels
How quiet is it?
Thanks to its vertical axis and low-speed rotor design, the N-55 is exceptionally quiet, making it a strong option for urban or built-up environments where sound matters.
50 dB (A)
As quiet as a typical living room
60 meters
45 dB (A)
Roughly equal to a quiet library at 80m
100 meters
40 dB (A)
Quiet room at night
180 meters
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