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GH-H10K

Vertical axis wind turbine · 10 kW class

10 kW vertical axis wind turbine

The largest H-rotor we build, and the one that ends up on campuses, telecom compounds and mountain micro-grids — places with a real load, a height limit and neighbours who will notice a noise complaint.

  • 10 kWRated power
  • 2.2 m/sCut-in wind
  • 4.0 mRotor
  • IP55Nacelle

The GH-H10K uses a 4 m diameter, 6 m tall H-rotor — 24 m² of swept area — on a 9, 12 or 15 m tower, with a disc-type coreless permanent-magnet generator at the base. Cut-in is 2.2 m/s, rated wind speed 11 m/s, survival 45 m/s, and the whole machine runs at 45 dB with IP55 protection from -50 °C to +60 °C.

On a 5.5 m/s site it produces around 15,500 kWh a year. That is not a number to compare with a 10 kW horizontal axis machine on paper — the H-rotor gives up 20–30 % of the yield. It wins instead on the things that decide whether a project happens at all: no yaw mechanism to service, no tail vane to break, a 45 dB signature, and a rotor that keeps working when the wind shifts 90° between gusts.

Technical specification

ParameterValue
Peak power11 kW
Rated wind speed11 m/s
Cut-in wind speed2.2 m/s
Survival wind speed45 m/s
Rotor diameter4.0 m
Blade height6.0 m
Swept area24 m²
Blades5 × aluminium alloy
Rotor configuration2 layers of inner blades
GeneratorDisc-type coreless PMG
OutputDC 96 / AC 220 / 380 V
Tower9 / 12 / 15 m
Nacelle protectionIP55
Noise45 dB
Operating temperature-50 °C to +60 °C
Design life20 years
Annual output (5 m/s mean)≈ 15,500 kWh
Warranty3 years (5 structural)

Price depends on tower height, controller and battery bank — ask for a quote with your site details.

Design details

4 m × 6 m rotor, 24 m² swept area

Five aluminium-alloy blades with two inner blade layers. Tip speed stays low, so the machine is quiet and the blade erosion rate is low.

Disc-type coreless PMG

No iron core means no cogging torque, so the rotor starts in 2.2 m/s instead of waiting for 4 m/s. Generator efficiency stays flat across the speed range.

45 dB, IP55, -50 to +60 °C

The specification that gets a wind turbine approved on a campus or beside a warehouse: it is quieter than the HVAC plant on the same roof.

9–15 m tower, no guy wires

A free-standing tubular tower keeps the footprint to a 3 m base — useful on sites where guy anchors would cross a boundary or a car park.

Where it is used

Telecom and monitoring compounds

Carries a 2–4 kW radio load with a 48 V battery bank, and survives the gusty, dirty wind that makes a HAWT furl constantly.

Campus and corporate sites

A visible renewable asset that also produces 15 MWh a year against a building's baseload — and stays below the noise limit at the boundary.

Mountain and island micro-grids

Pairs with 10–15 kW of PV and a 40 kWh battery, where the wind arrives from three directions in an hour.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 10 kW vertical axis wind turbine cost?
USD 9,100–12,500 ex-works for the rotor, generator and controller; USD 21,000–31,500 installed with a free-standing tower, foundation and electrical works. Compare it against a 10 kW HAWT only after you have decided the site cannot take a HAWT.
What is the difference between this and a 10 kW horizontal axis turbine?
Swept area is similar, annual output is 20–30 % lower, and the installed price is 10–20 % higher. In exchange you get no yaw system, 45 dB instead of 55 dB, and stable output in turbulent or reversing wind. On an open field, the HAWT is the better buy.
Does it need a brake?
Electromagnetic braking is standard and a mechanical brake is optional. In a 45 m/s gust the rotor accelerates until aerodynamic stall limits it; the brake is for maintenance and for storm preparation, not for normal operation.

Tell us your wind speed and daily kWh

Send the site location and the load you need to power. You get a sized model, a price and a lead time — usually within one working day.

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