WES18 Turbine

The WES18 is a two bladed, high performance, reliable 80 kW midsize wind turbine with a rotor diameter of 18 meters.

The mechanical part of the WES18 was designed in 1983, the electrical part has been redesigned in 2005. WES18 turbines are manufactured and exported by WES in the Netherlands. WES18 wind turbines are sold, installed and maintained all over the world by a global network of certified and trained dealers of which VG Energy is the leader in the UK. 

WES18 Main characteristics

• High performance (6,5 m/s wind; 193.000 kWh/year) 
• Ideal turbine for average wind speeds up to 8,5 m/sec.
• Low cut in wind speed, 2.7 m/sec.
• Over 750 units installed around the world.
• Little maintenance needed.
• Easy installation.
• High reliability.
• Life expectancy of 20 years or more.
• Lattice or tubular towers, in different heights.
• Standard container or trailer transport.
• Low mechanical loads on blades, gearbox and tower.
• Mechanical passive blade pitch and active yaw.
• Possible to install without crane.
• Ideal for hard to reach, remote locations.
• IPC based computer control system.
• Advanced AC/DC/AC IGBT control cabinet.
• Patented wind diesel frequency control system.
• Internet monitoring.

For full specifications, please visit the WES website.

Download the WES18 Brochure.

WES30 Turbine

The WES30 is a two bladed, high performance, reliable midsize 250kW wind turbine with a rotor diameter of 30 meters.

The mechanical part of the WES30 was designed in 1983, the electrical part has been redesigned in 2005. WES30 turbines are manufactured and exported by WES in the Netherlands. WES30 wind turbines are sold, installed and maintained all over the world by a global network of certified and trained dealers of which VG Energy is the leader in the UK.

WES30 Main characteristics:

• With 6,5 m/s wind, more 560.000 kWh/year. 
• Ideal turbine for average wind speeds up to 7,5 m/sec.
• Low cut in wind speed, 2.7 m/sec.
• Over 400 units installed around the world.
• Easy maintenance.
• High reliability.
• High life expectancy.
• Lattice or tubular towers, in different heights.
• Standard 40 foot container transport.
• Low mechanical loads on blades, gearbox and tower.
• Mechanical passive blade pitch and active yaw.
• Little maintenance needed.
• Easy installation.
• Ideal for hard to reach, remote locations.
• PLC and IPC controlled.
• Advanced AC/DC/AC IGBT control cabinet.
• Frequency wind diesel control (patented).
• Internet monitoring.

Download the WES30 Brochure.

For full specifications, please visit the WES website.