Small Wind Turbine FAQ

Based on independently tested and SWCC-certified performance data:

• The KW20 has an ACP Reference Annual Energy of 58,508 kWh/year at an average wind speed of 6 m/s. The SWCC certificate states that this figure is based on a Rayleigh wind-speed distribution, sea-level air density and 100% availability. SWCC-22-02 Certificate
• The KW30 has an ACP Reference Annual Energy of 81,050 kWh/year at an average wind speed of 6 m/s, calculated under the same standardized conditions. SWCC-22-03 Certificate

Actual annual energy production will vary depending on site conditions, installation and local environmental conditions.

See the full curves on the KW20 and KW30 pages.

Our turbines are designed to deliver power day and night with moderate surface wind speeds.

The KW30 starts generating at 2.5 m/s and its rated power is 32kW. The KW20 reaches full power at approx. 11.5m/s.

Our turbines are ideally suited to businesses and organisations with high and consistent energy demands, including dairy and pig farms, food processing and cold storage facilities, bakeries, small industrial operations and microgrids.

We offer a free desktop site and energy assessment as part of our initial consultation to provide an initial indication of your site’s wind potential, energy requirements and suitable turbine options. For greater accuracy and before finalising expected energy production, on-site wind measurement is recommended. Get in touch.

Kodair turbines are engineered to deliver low lifetime maintenance costs. Extensive engineering, testing and the use of high-quality components allow for an extended 3-year routine service interval.

An automatic lubrication system helps protect key components and supports these longer service intervals. Integrated ladder access also allows many inspection, maintenance and service operations to be carried out directly on the turbine without lowering it to the ground.

Our service partner, TMSL, provides 24/7, 365-day monitoring, together with scheduled servicing and spare-parts support.

For the more comprehensive 6-year service, the turbine’s hydraulic tilting tower allows the nacelle to be safely lowered to ground level, eliminating the need for expensive crane hire and helping keep long-term servicing costs to a minimum. More about service.

Yes. Wind and solar are natural partners. Solar generation is typically strongest during bright, sunny conditions, while wind can continue producing electricity during cloudy weather, winter months and overnight when solar production is low or unavailable.

Combining the two technologies can provide a more balanced renewable energy supply throughout the day and across the seasons, reducing reliance on any single energy source.

For farms, businesses, industrial sites and microgrids, Kodair wind turbines can operate alongside solar PV and battery storage to create an integrated renewable energy system: solar by day, wind day and night, with each technology complementing the other.

In Ireland, one Kodair KW30 wind turbine on a 6 m/s average wind site can produce a similar amount of annual energy to approximately 100 kWp of solar PV, around 220 solar panels of 450 W.

KW30≈100 kWp solar≈220 × 450 W panels

The KW30 has a certified annual energy production of 81,050 kWh per year at a 6 m/s average wind speed. SWCC-22-03 Certificate

Wind is also an excellent partner to solar. It can generate electricity day and night and often produces energy when solar output is lower. Combining wind, solar and battery storage can provide a more balanced renewable energy supply for farms, businesses and microgrids.