Small Wind Turbines
Bergey Windpower ‘Sophisticated simplicity’
We are delighted to have sole UK distributorship for US manufactured Bergey wind turbines. Widely recognised as the most reliable in the world, they have only recently been available in the UK through SIAC Wind Energy.
All Bergey wind turbines are built on strong design basics:
We are delighted to have sole UK distributorship for US manufactured Bergey wind turbines. Widely recognised as the most reliable in the world, they have only recently been available in the UK through SIAC Wind Energy. All Bergey wind turbines are built on strong design basics:
Simplicity. There are only three moving parts, and none are ‘wearing’ mechanical parts so no replacement maintenance is needed. There are also no complex hydraulics, integrated electronics or mechanical weaknesses that would require a costly maintenance regime.
Reliability. The technology has been developed in ‘Tornado Alley’ and proven in critical military applications. Clever aeronautical design technology includes robust storm protection, controlled automatically by the wind alone.
Performance. With a low start-up (2.5m/sec), Bergey wind turbines deliver exceptional ‘low wind speed’ performance and with no mechanical gearbox present are extremely quiet in operation. All Bergey wind turbines come with extended warranties. In the case of the 10kw wind turbine, this is for an industry leading 10 years.
Key product features
Powerflex Blades. Exclusive ‘full length reinforced’ fibreglass pultruded blades are stronger than steel - and the strongest in the industry. Developed from advanced aeronautical technology, they’ve received two national design awards.
BW-7 Airfoil. The custom designed airfoil (blade shape) is quieter and more efficient than the more widely used ‘catalogue airfoils’.
Neo-10 Alternator. Bergey’s custom designed, very low speed ‘super magnet’ alternator also serves as the blade mounting hub, integrating what are typically two assemblies. AutoFurl Storm Protection. Bergey’s unique fully automatic, high wind protection system is hurricane proven.
About Bergey
The business was started by Karl Bergey, designer of the ‘Piper Cherokee’ - one of the world’s most successful small aircraft. Much of his aeronautical expertise has been transferred into his wind turbine technology, resulting in the radical and very distinctive ‘Bergey design’.
While other competitor products have come and gone, Bergey’s designs have stood the test of time. Nobody has been in the business of wind energy longer than Bergey. With more than 30 years experience, over 7,000 wind systems installed and a total of over 150 million operational hours at a wide variety of sites, Bergey is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of small wind turbines - 1kW, 5kW and 10kW. Their experience, and credibility, makes them a sound investment choice.
“Over the last 30 years we have faced massive changes in the markets for small wind generation and we have seen hundreds of new products come onto the market promising great things for consumers. Some of these new turbines have delivered good production in their early years, but with age they develop warranty issues and ultimately they ‘live fast, die young’ and leave customers disappointed. The Bergey Excel 10kW turbine has been designed for the long-term and we are proud that we can declare a design life of 30-50 yrs. I believe we are one of the only companies still trading with machines at all stages of the life cycle. Turbines we installed in 1983 are still going strong today and I don’t see any reason why they won’t continue to do so for many years to come.”
Mike Bergey – President, Bergey Wind Power
www.Bergey.com
While other competitor products have come and gone, Bergey’s designs have stood the test of time. Nobody has been in the business of wind energy longer than Bergey. With more than 30 years experience, over 7,000 wind systems installed and a total of over 150 million operational hours at a wide variety of sites, Bergey is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of small wind turbines - 1kW, 5kW and 10kW. Their experience, and credibility, makes them a sound investment choice.
“Over the last 30 years we have faced massive changes in the markets for small wind generation and we have seen hundreds of new products come onto the market promising great things for consumers. Some of these new turbines have delivered good production in their early years, but with age they develop warranty issues and ultimately they ‘live fast, die young’ and leave customers disappointed. The Bergey Excel 10kW turbine has been designed for the long-term and we are proud that we can declare a design life of 30-50 yrs. I believe we are one of the only companies still trading with machines at all stages of the life cycle. Turbines we installed in 1983 are still going strong today and I don’t see any reason why they won’t continue to do so for many years to come.”
Mike Bergey – President, Bergey Wind Power
www.Bergey.com