wind EUROPE Ltd

wholly owned subsidiary of XZERES Corp.

XZERES MACHINES
FOR SERIOUS POWER™
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wind EUROPE Ltd

wholly owned subsidiary of XZERES Corp.

Who We
Are

X ZERES Corporation designs, manufactures

and distributes small wind energy systems.
Our product portfolio includes 2.5kW and
10kW systems, with additional larger systems
in development. Each system is comprised of
a wind turbine, power electronics, masts, and
auxiliary components providing a complete
solution. Our product attributes include high
efficiency design with fewer moving parts
providing reduced service & maintenance cost;
easy installation with superior performance
across a wide variety of conditions and
capturing maximum benefits in low wind speed
environments as well. With constant innovation
the XZERES product line benefits from years
of field study and design enhancement now
available in the MCS certified 442SR – stall
regulated and non-furling with fewer moving
parts and overall better performance in all wind
resources. Our products have a proven track
record with numerous systems deployed in
North America; 10 year manufacturer's warranty,
and a durable wind turbine system exceeding
20 year life. We lead the market in lowest cost
XZERES 442SR of ownership compared to similar products. Our
products are available globally.
 What
we Do
X ZERES Wind designs,
manufactures, and distributes
high quality distributed wind energy
systems. Through innovative design
focused on reliability, durability, and
simplicity, XZERES Wind offers
wind energy solutions with industry
leading performance. Our systems
are performance based, designed to
produce energy consistently and quietly,
even in the most demanding locations
serving a broad range of applications
for both on and off-grid requirements.
These include, but are not limited to,
residential, commercial, remote energy
supply, community power, island
electrification, telecom, hybrid and
specialty applications. XZERES Wind
provides wind energy solutions to meet
the needs of homeowners, businesses,
public facilities, and institutions
worldwide.

Veteran Leadership and

Engineered Performance
■■ System solutions that have a track record of durability and performance
verified by United States Department of Energy
■■ MCS Certified and CE Marked
IS WIND RIGHT FOR YOU?
■■ Healthy capitalisation for long term stability & growth Visit www.xzeres.co.uk
■■ Strong technical team with design experience in WINDRX ™
to understand your site
location’s wind energy
renewable energy and product development
potential with our online site assessment tool
■■ Dublin Headquartered with European Sales Office including out-of-pocket costs, feed-in-tariff
located in Scotland earnings as well as internal rate of return and the
net present value of your wind energy investment.
■■ World Class customer and technical support

Product Discriminators
■■ Simple design with few moving parts
for ease of installation & low
ownership cost
■■ Superior reliability with 10 year
limited warranty
■■ High performance turbine in both low
and high wind speed environments
provided by a highly efficient system
design architecture
■■ Durability with 20+ years service life

service
20+ life
factory
care program 1 year ltd.
warranty
lightning
protection marine
battery
connect
direct
connect
™
wind

wi-fi
accessible
 XZERES
442SR
T he XZERES 442SR has the most efficient rotor design
tested by a third party in the small wind industry today. Its
performance has been tested and validated by the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory and can produce up to 40%
more energy than its competitors of the same rating in some
wind resources. The XZERES 442SR is designed to generate
low cost energy through efficiency, reliability, and longevity.
Its simple design limits moving parts to reduce service and
maintenance costs, as well as allow for easy installation.

This machine gets its name from its large swept area of 442
sq ft. Name plate capacity of a wind turbine tells one very little
of its efficiency or energy production potential, whereas swept
area is directly related to energy production. By focusing on
performance and reliability, our systems produce the lowest
lifetime cost of energy, which yields the best return on your
investment.

Single and Three Phase Grid Connect Systems

Includes wind turbine, turbine controller, SMA inverters, diversion load, service disconnect switch
and lightning/surge protection.

48V Battery Charging Systems

Includes wind turbine, battery charge controller,
diversion load, service disconnect switch and lightning/ and Web Enabled
surge protection.
The next generation stall- wind™

regulating controller is web

XZERES 442SR-M
enabled and Wi-Fi accessible
The XZERES 442SR-M features corrosion protection
from a home computer or
for marine coastal applications. Surface finishes, fasteners,
handheld device.
and electrical enclosures are compliant with industry
standards for marine, estuary, and coastal environments
with high salinity, but are not intended for direct spray or submersion.

1 Year ltd.
Warranty
Factory
Care

20+ service
Life
Lightning
Protection
 Designed To Meet Most
Or All Of Small
Business' Energy Needs

Power Output Specifications

Model XZERES 442SR
12
Rotor Diameter
4500 7.2 m
Swept Area 41 m2
Energy Production (kWh)

10 3500
Peak Power 12 kW @ 14 m/s
8
Power (kW)

Rated Power
2500 10kW @ 11 m/s
6
Cut-in Speed 3.5 m/s
4 1500
Blades 3-blade, upwind
2
Body
500 Ductile iron casting
0 0 and steel
2 4 6 8 10 12 4 5 6 7 8
Wind Speed (m/s) Alternator 3 phase,Average
neodymium
Local Wind Speed
permanent magnet
Mast-top Weight 725 kg (1600 lb)
Reference 60m
Monthly Energy Output Sound Level 50.2 dB(A)
(Estimated) Output Interface
Single Phase 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
4500
Three Phase 400Y240 VAC, 50 Hz

XZERES 442SR-m
Energy Production (kWh)

3500 (marine)

• Exterior steel surfaces protected with high

2500 durability three layer coatings per ISO 12944
• Stainless Steel fasteners throughout
1500
• Gasketed electrical enclosures
500 • Marine grade protective coatings on alterna-
0 tor magnets, windings, and lamination stack
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Average Local Wind Speed (m/s)
Mast

X ZERES Wind can provide a wide range of mast designs and sizes to suit the needs of every wind
turbine site. From unique configurations and accessories, to large volume orders, XZERES Wind
has the engineering team and experience to provide the best solution for your application.

All masts provided by XZERES Wind come

with a standard five-year warranty. Safety
climb systems and fall arrestors are also
included with every climbable mast we sell.

Hydraulic Ram
Hydraulic Ram Masts have all the aesthetics
of a Monopole plus the convenience of
raising and lowering when needed. Hydraulic
Ram Masts self-raising system uses a small
petrol engine & hydraulic rams to raise and
lower the mast. Available in 12m, 15m, 18m
and 25m heights.

The Direct-Drive Advantage

M any conventional wind turbines use a gearbox, which connects the blades to the generator
and is one way to increase blade rotation speed in order to provide production of power in low
to moderate wind speeds. XZERES turbines do not use a gearbox rather a direct-drive giving us
a clear advantage over the competition. XZERES costs less than the competition and has lower
maintenance costs.

Maintenance costs on wind turbines with gearboxes are much higher than those costs of turbines
with a direct drive. Gearboxes use many cogs, wheels and bearings to work properly. A small
defect in the gearbox can cause the wind turbine to stop completely. Reports of failures from
gearbox driven wind turbines are not uncommon. The United States Department of Energy
concluded that ‘most wind turbine gearboxes would fail “well before” their 20-year design life.’

XZERES’ direct-drive system

Total Maintenance Cost wind turbine eliminates the need
Over Lifetime (20 years) for a gearbox and connects
£20,000 the blades directly to the
Total Maintenance Cost Spent

£16,000
generator. This system causes
the generator to rotate at the
£12,000 same speed as the blades and
is just as efficient as those wind
£8,000
turbines with gearboxes PLUS
£4,000 it is lighter, economical and
more reliable. Our intelligent
0
direct drive design uses
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
predictive regulated technology
Years
to maximise performance in all
XZERES 442SR Gearbox Driven
wind speeds.

xzeres turbine maintenance costs are covered for

Gearboxes have higher
the first 5 years including scheduled maintenance
maintenance costs than
direct-drive systems
Limited Warranty & Premium Coverage
XZERES Limited Warranty

X ZERES Wind Turbines are covered for manufacturing defects and workmanship from the
moment they ship. XZERES also covers labor costs for any warranty claim which is unique
and unmatched by our competition. This coverage is standard for all of our turbines.

√ 5 Year Standard Limited Warranty covers all manufacturing defects and workmanship
for turbines, controller and diversion load. Certain other electronic components, such as the
inverter, may be covered by and subject to greater warranties provided by the component
manufacturer. This is our performance package and maximises turbine up time and includes
(2) recommended maintenance visits.

√ 10 Year XZERES Extended Customer Care Coverage extends the 5 year Standard
Limited Warranty for 10 years and includes (3) scheduled maintenance visits. This is
premium assurance for buyers with serious demand.

Insurance Coverage – Protect your Investment

Optional insurance is available which can cover the XZERES turbine against damage from nature,
such a ultra high winds or lightning, as well as damage caused by man, such as vandalism or negli-
gence. More importantly, this coverage can replace lost feed-in-tariff revenues if the turbine were to
be damaged and out of service for an extended period of time. At a cost of about £300 per year, this
additional insurance might be well worth considering, particularly in areas with higher than average
wind speeds.

Financing / No Investment Option

I f financing the turbine is important, XZERES has relation-

ships with a number of financing sources who may be able to
offer assistance. These financing options typically cover from
85% to 100% of the installed costs of the turbine and depend-
ing upon interest rates and wind speeds, the feed-in-tariffs
alone are often enough to pay off the loans over 5 to 8 years.
Turbines can “pay for themselves” by virtue of the FIT pay-
ments paying the turbine’s principle and in the meantime, you
still enjoy “free energy” from the turbine. Since the FIT scheme
continues for 20 years, once the loans are paid off then you
would start to receive the FIT payments for the remaining 12
to 15 years.

For those living in good wind speed areas, generally 6 m/s and
above, there are also some “no investment” options in which
a third party investment fund owns the turbine on your site.
You would receive all of the energy coming off the turbine and
the export or “bonus” FIT payments, while the production FIT
goes to the investment fund. There is NO initial investment for
the site owner, as the fund pays ALL costs involved including
securing the planning consent. They also pay to maintain the
turbine and have all risk insurance cover in place against any
accidental damages. While owning the turbine is the preferred
choice of many people, there are circumstances where third party ownership makes a lot of sense.
Also, keep in mind that you can always apply to add your own turbine in the future and retain the
ownership of that one yourself, once the 3rd party owned turbine has established that your site is
indeed in a good location.
 WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
ARE SMART INVESTMENTS
INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE CAN PAY OFF TODAY

W ind energy systems are not only a sustainable way of producing energy
they are also a smart investment that can be applied to home, business
and agricultural use.

• Wind energy is sustainable and costs just pence per kWh

• Feed-In-Tariffs can pay you Wind Energy is best in

£9.000 to £16.000+ per year at
6 to 7 m/s wind speeds exposed, obstacle free areas

• Payments guaranteed for 20 years To be effective, your site will

and indexed for inflation need no less than 5 m/s
• Cost of ownership of XZERES is lower than the competition

• Production FIT 28p and 3.1p additional for exporting to grid

Estimate Assumptions
• Production FIT 28p • 4% Inflation Rate • 6 - 7 m/s wind speed • 20 years service life
• Over Production 3.1p • Installation costs include 15m hydraulic ram, turbine & electronics • 5% VAT

Wind Energy For Your Home

X ZERES 442SR 10kW home wind energy

systems provide fuel solutions for on and
off electricity mains residential living. Britain’s
sustainable wind resource allows residential
customers to get the most out of the
government sponsored feed-in-tariff scheme.
Exporting all production to the national grid,
a residential customer can receive average
annual estimated £16.650 FIT payments for
the 20 year life guarantee of the system.

Years to Payoff Wind

Average Annual FIT Earnings Internal Rate of Return
All Energy Energy Investment

Exported £11.878 Average Annual FIT Earnings

4 Years to Payoff Wind 24%
Internal Rate of Return
All Energy Energy Investment

Exported £11.878 4 24%

 Wind Energy For Your Business
Consumption = 18.000 kWh/Annual

X ZERES Wind systems are a brilliant

investment for businesses. Customers
with our XZERES 442SR 10kW small business
wind system can take advantage of Britain’s
prevalent and sustainable wind resource and
government sponsored feed-in-tariff schemes
and experience significant savings. Business
customers can receive an estimated first year
£11.358 FIT payment. These payments are
guaranteed for the 20 year service life of the
system estimated by using 50% of the energy
for their business and sending the other half
back to the national grid.
First Year
Annual Fuel Savings
Earnings + Savings
½ Grid Exported

½ Grid Exported
First Year
½ Used
Earnings + Savingson Site £13.518 £2.160+
Annual Fuel Savings Internal Rate of Return

½ Used on Site £13.518 £2.160+ 28%

Wind Energy For Agricultural Use

Consumption = 36.000 kWh/Annual

X ZERES Wind energy systems can earn farmers

money. They also tell farmers customers they
are sustainable and believe in renewable resources.
Our systems allow farmers to take advantage of
Britain’s prevalent and sustainable wind resource as
well as government sponsored feed-in-tariff scheme.
A XZERES 442SR 10kW agriculture wind energy
system will receive annual £10.000+ FIT payments
guaranteed for the 20 year service life of the wind
energy system PLUS energy savings by offsetting
all power consumption from the DNO. Designed to
quietly last, the XZERES 442SR can provide enough
energy for farm businesses with energy to spare.

First Year

All Earnings
Energy
First Year Earnings + Savings Annual Fuel Savings Internal Rate of Return

rgy Used on Site £15.278 £4.320+ 31%

+ Savings Annual Fuel Savings Internal Rate of Return

Site £15.278 £4.320+ 31%

Reduced Energy Consumption =
increased production
Consumption = 24.000 kWh/Annual
Smart Optimizer = 2.400+/Annual Savings Clean Phase Technology
= Production + Savings
R educed energy consumption is effectively
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ENERGY

Meter
wind
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increased energy production. Paired with

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wind

the XZERES 442SR, the XZERES Smart-

Optimizer 1000 Power Efficiency device
can lower business and residential energy
consumption by 10 percent. XZERES Power
Efficiency can reduce a 1,000 kWh energy bill
by up to 200 kWh each month. These savings
wind ™

effectively increase a wind turbine's production

output by 1kW. ENERGY

Meter
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wind
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ENERGY

Meter
wind
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wind
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XZERES wind ™

Controller Potential
XZERES XZERES for Ever y kWh Saved = 12p+
Smart
XZERES
Inverters Optimizer 1000
Provided
Controller
wind ™

Designed for XZERES wind turbine installations,

the XZERES Smart-Optimizer 1000 understands
ENERGY

Meter
wind ™

XZERES wind ™
power consumption and sets energy capacitance
Controller XZERES XZERES Smart accordingly. It’s predictive energy consumption
XZERES
Inverters Optimizer 1000
Provided
Controller monitor allows energy use to be optimized in
real time. This unit has been designed for load
fluctuations and maximises in-phase energy as a
part of a wind turbine controller installation. This
intelligent monitoring increases potential energy
savings at low and at peak energy demand
levels.

Estimated Consumption Estimated System Life

Consumption Savings
Estimated up to
Consumption Estimated System Life
Consumption Savings up to
Savings up to
Savings
up to
Savings up to
Savings up to

10% 10%
£288 £288
£5760 £5760
Renewable and Efficient
XZERES Smart-Optimizer 1000 Power Efficiency

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The Sound of Progress - 442SR Acoustics
Based on a wind speed of 8m/s, a XZERES 442SR would be as quiet as a library on an 18m mast at
a distance of 136m. The ambient outdoor sound at 8m/s is usually much higher
ACOUSTICthan the sound of an
NOISE LEVELS
XZERES turbine. Turbine Make: XZERES Model: 442SR
NOISE EMMISSION LEVEL NOISE PENALTY

XZERES 442SR Acoustic Summary BWEA ACOUSTIC

Sound Noise
0.18 88.7
Based on MCS Verified Data
Power
NOISE LE
LWd,8m/s V E L yes Slope SdB
(dB/m/s)

90 dB Loud Music 18

88.7 dB @ 8 m/s >45 dB(A) 16

The Formula for Sound

85 dB Phone Ringing 40 - 45 dB(A)

( DD )
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wind

2 14
dB=10LOG

Wind Speed at Hub (m/s)

REF2 <40 dB(A)
Sound Diminishes Over Distance 12

10

18m 136m 40 dB Quiet Library 8

40 dB 8 m/s 4
@ 136m
2
135m
35 dB Soft Music 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
Slant Distance from Hub (m)

Summary Report
Per BWEA Section 6.1.1

The 442SR – A Champion of High Wind

W ith a large, oversized alternator, the 442SR

is designed for longevity and performance
in high winds found throughout the United
Kingdom. Turbines with alternators that have
more mass have been regarded by wind industry
veterans to have superior life and the
ability to withstand extreme high wind
environments but still perform in moderate
conditions.

The combination of redundant fail safe

mechanisms allows the 442SR to survive in
winds well in excess of 45m/s. A specialised
controller enables the 442SR to automatically
shut down if any error is detected. In addition to
its dynamic braking, the 442SR controller utilises
aerodynamic stall to limit rotor torque to
assist shutdown.

Oversized alternator for longevity

Dynamic redundant braking
Stall regulated
Fail safe monitoring
Maximising
Production
For Europe’s Best
Wind Resource
KNOWLEDGE PERFORMANCE RELIABILITY

wind EUROPE Ltd

wholly owned subsidiary of XZERES Corp.

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