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Small wind turbines-Sonkyo Energy and Windspot finalists of the 1st Energy and Environment Awards 2012

Info Power & Info Enviro, the two leading environmental technical magazines for more than 15 years, are the official sponsors of the 1st Energy & Environment Awards 2012. These awards acknowledge the achievements of the companies, institutions and individuals committed to energy and environmental projects.

There have been more than 80 nominees for the Awards, both from Spain and from Latin America. The most outstanding nomination categories have been the Career Path Awards in the Energy and Environmental Sector, Best Renewable Energy Project, Best Energy Efficiency Project, Best Water Management Project and Best Waste Management Project.

Sonkyo Energy has been chosen among the three finalists competing in the Best Renewable Energy Project category. Our Windspot small wind turbines Project is now to be assessed by the jury.

If you like our project, you can vote for Windspot at http://www.eeawards.eu/votaciones_candidaturas.php

This way you can help us getting the popular vote which will be added to the votes of the jury.

The winners will be announced during the Awards Giving Ceremony which will be held in Madrid on November 29th, 2012.

Sonkyo Energy manufactures small wind turbines. Windspot 1,5Kw, 3,5 Kw and 7,5Kw small wind turbines are sold and installed all over the world. We have distributors in more than 29 countries. Windspot is a reference in the small wind turbines sector. Windspot produces more than any other small wind turbine due to its variable pitch system, a patented technology which allows Windspot small wind turbines to keep on producing even at heavy wind conditions. The variable pitch system makes of Windspot the most efficient small wind turbine in its power range offering the highest durability and reliability.

Small wind turbines-New Windspot distributor in Vietnam to display at Greenergy Expo 2012.

Eco-Solutions, the new distributor of Windspot in Vietnam, has been present at the "International exhibition on green energy & energy savings - Greenergy Expo 2012"” that took place from the 25th to the 28th of July.

The annual exhibition is the largest specialized event on electrical technology and equipment in Vietnam with over 200 exhibitors.

The whole range of small wind turbines Windspot models 1.5kw, 3.5kw and 7.5kw was display at the show drawing the attention of all the visitors and media.

There is a great potential for small wind power in Vietnam with an estimated 300,000 units market according to the Vietnamese Institute of Energy.

Small wind turbines-Small Wind Capacity powered Britain Surpasses US in 2011

In 2011, Britain installed 23 MW of small wind turbines, according to industry sources. In comparison, the U.S. installed 19 MW of small wind capacity.

The small wind turbine industry in the U.S. relies on tax subsidies and net metering policies, says AWEA.

In contrast, Britain's microgeneration tariff is predicated on the "cost of generation plus a reasonable profit" model once a universal feature of electric utility rate regulation worldwide. In the British program, utilities simply pay a fixed tariff — or rate — for electricity from microgenerators. They then recover their costs from ratepayers as they do for any other generation.

Source of the news: renewableenergyworld.com

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Small wind turbines-A new WINDSPOT small wind turbine installed in Denmark.

The blades of our small wind turbine will supply energy for a farm dedicated to growing up apples.

Lately we are getting idyllic pictures of our small wind turbines in rural areas, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, animals and crops. We love these images and the feeling they transmit, and we do love that more and more families that live in rural places and care about the environment choose one of our small wind turbines.

These images correspond to a WINDSPOT small wind turbine which has just been installed in Denmark in the village of Blenstrup in a home surrounded by a field of apples. As you can see the photos are very recent, you can see the beautiful apple trees with new sooths and flowers of spring, which in summer will become delicious apples.

This is a WINDSPOT small wind turbine energy of 3.5 kW connected to the mains. It is installed on a 22 meters high tower, to take advantage of prevailing winds in the area, and a hydraulic system that makes maintenance easier. It has already provided its high productivity, the first day it produced 42 kWh, which has greatly pleased his new owner.

As you know WINDSPOT small wind turbines are certified in Denmark, certification obtained through the Danish National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy .

Denmark is a country where there is great interest and awareness of renewable energy. There, our distributor, LS Stoker, through its representative, Lars Sorensen, is doing a great job publicizing the benefits of our small wind turbine.

There are already several Windspots installed in this country, which is a real power of wind energy, and where the terrain, characterized by plains, makes it the ideal place to install a WINDSPOT small wind turbine.

Small wind turbines-WINDSPOT 3.5 kW small wind turbine gets Class 1 certification according IEC standards.

Class 1 certification will allow us to be certified in the U.S. and UK, opening the most important markets for our domestic wind turbines.

About 4 months ago CIEMAT certified the power curve of 3.5 KW WINDSPOT small wind turbine. Now they have also certified its durability and the machine has been included in Class 1, that is, our domestic wind turbine supports the strongest winds and harshest conditions. WINDSPOT is the only wind turbine in its power range in the world to get Class 1.

In six months our small wind turbine has produced fantastic data in the testing field in Soria, where it has by far exceeded the requirements for certification. Thus, in the trial, the wind turbine has been exposed to winds above 18 m / s during 330 hours, though the test requires only 25 hours.

This test also checks the availability of the wind turbine, the absence of any operation faults. The result has been 100% satisfactory, the wind turbine has not failed at any time during rehearsals, though 90% of the operating time without failing is considered enough for the domestic wind turbine to be classified as safe.

Another part of the test consists of a measurement of the wind turbine power curve throughout the test to verify that it remains unchanged over time. During the six months while the machine was put to test the power performance at different wind speeds has been successfully verified.

These excellent results obtained in the trials at the CIEMAT in terms of durability, power and noise must now be sent to Intertek to issue the certifications. Thus, WINDSPOT small wind turbines will get during this summer a certification for U.S. and UK, the two most important markets in the small wind sector.

Small wind turbines-The Small Wind Association of Finland asks for a specific law for small wind turbines.

Our Windspot, protagonist of Finnish TV news, denounces the unclear laws that are blocking the development of this market.

The small wind turbine market asks for a more specific law in Finland. The unclear laws and the bureaucracy required from some local authorities are discouraging consumers and businesses to invest in small wind power units in several municipalities of Finland.

Finnish TV news has drawn the attention to the battle against bureaucracy some consumers have to face if they want to install a small wind turbine in some municipalities. And the protagonist for this news was a Windspot Small Wind turbine that generates energy for an advertising sign.

The law doesn’t clearly say what kinds of permits are needed for these installations, and depending of the municipality, the requirements have huge differences.

Small Wind Association has denounced the situation, where unclear laws are hindering the development of this market. In Finland there are around 1.100 small wind turbines. Windspot turbines are installed in places like universities and amusement parks around the country.

Finnish SOK market chain is very keen on energy savings in their stores. As their latest hardware store opened on the 1st of March in Nummela, Southern Finland, the company had opted to produce energy themselves. Advertisement lighting is known to use a lot of electricity. As a solution SOK decided to install a 3,5 kW Windspot wind turbine on top of their advertising pylon.

The Windspot turbine will produce enough electricity to light the tower and when the lighting is not used, the wind turbine production will be used in the store.

Small wind turbines-Our small wind turbines will be present at New Energy Husum, in Germany.

This has become the most important, international market place for small wind energy.

Small wind turbines-Our small wind turbines join “Energy for All” campaign.

This project aims political commitment and public awareness of the need of energy access for development.

Small wind turbines- Our small wind turbines spark interest in the academic sector

Renewable energy students visit our facilities to know our small wind turbines at first hand.

Small wind turbines-Our small wind turbine keeps on giving us good news at Folkecenter testing field in Denmark.

In 6 months our domestic wind turbine´s production has been 5,082 kw / h

Small wind turbines-CIEMAT certifies the power curve of our WINDSPOT small wind turbine of 3.5 kW.

The report shows even better production data than the curve we attach to our wind turbine and is an important step to achieve certification in the U.S. and the UK.

Small wind turbines-During this week our small wind turbines are at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

WINDSPOT's showcase has been visited by leading authorities who have come to this important international fair dedicated to renewable energy.

Small wind turbines-Our small wind turbine, WINDSPOT 3.5 Kw, breaks his own record of production and reaches 96.2 kWh in one day.

During the month of December we have outdone several times our production in the testing field of the University of Penghu, Taiwan.

Small wind turbines-Home wind turbines, Windspot under high winds

This video was record in December 9^th of 2011 at Folkecenter in Denmark under high wind conditions. During those days they registered more than 25 m/s wind speed. It confirms the reliability and efficiency of WINDSPOT wind turbines.

Small wind turbines-Small wind turbines. Industrial Tool & Repair “Going Green”

Industrial Tool & Repair, located in Bellevue, IL, decided to go a little greener by installing a windmill supplied by Windtech of Illinois. Besides the environmental benefits of doing so, they also will enjoy the reduced utility bills, not to mention it’s affordability because of the tax incentives and deprecation allowance from the federal government.

Small wind turbines-So you can´t decide between a solar panel or a small wind turbine? Surely this study is going to clear all your doubts.

The data speak for themselves. Our 3.5 kW small wind turbine has produced three times what a solar panel of 5 kW has generated.

Small wind turbines-WINDSPOT wins the award for the most environmentally friendly showcase at the fair TIGIS in Taiwan

This is the second award of this kind we get. The first was in Macao, China.

Small wind turbines-This Friday and Saturday we open our doors in Denmark for you to come to know our WINDSPOT small wind turbine.

Do you want to watch our small wind turbine closely? Do you want to know first hand and resolve any doubts you have about this source of energy? On Friday and Saturday we open our doors for everyone in Denmarck to approach and know the WINDSPOT turbine.

In our headquarters in Denmark we are delighted with this new small wind turbine. We installed it in October and has so far produced more than 725 kW. We are very pleased with its productivity, and also its strength. Because the WINDSPOT turbine has endured without any complications the storm we have experienced recently, with winds up to 40 m / s.

We´re looking forward to showing our new wind turbine to everyone, to show its robustness and efficiency. We also want to explain to you its patented variable pitch, a great mechanism that provides higher productivity and reliability.

You can visit on Friday from 13:00 to 16:00 and Saturday from 11:00 to 16:00.

Lokasion:

Hanne and Svend åge lund,

jørgensgårdsvej 34, 6240 Løgumkloster.

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Small wind turbines-We´ll take part in The Power and Electricity Expo 2011 in Ghana.

This is our second exhibition in Africa, where small wind turbines have enormous possibilities.

Small wind turbines-We already have 4 Windspot small wind turbines producing energy in Finland.

They are installed in places as diverse as the University, a cogeneration power plant or a funfair.
Finland is a country with a huge potential for wind energy production. It has windy areas, especially along the coast, where conditions are ideal for small wind turbines.

4 Windspot small wind turbines are already producing energy in this Nordic country.
And they have been installed in varied and different places.

One of the small wind turbines have been installed at the University of Tampere. There, a 3.5-kW WINDSPOT allows students to learn at first hand the wind and to experiment with it. This is a project that aims to introduce renewable energy and environmental care as part of everyday life of the students.

To this end the University of Tampere has, in addition to small wind turbines, solar energy and geothermal systems.

Also an electrical cogeneration plant has decided to install one of our small wind turbines. It is a plant which produces electricity and heat for part of the city of Tampere.

Another of our WINDSPOT is located in Särkänniemi funfair, also near Tampere. This entertainment park has decided to improve its energy efficiency. And they have chosen to install a Windspot small wind turbine that now is supplying the funfair with energy. They have also placed lights at the base to illuminate it at night, and an information panel for people to learn more about wind energy.

Thus our WINDSPOT is not only used for the production of clean renewable energy, but also for education and enlightenment of all the people who go to visit this park.
Our distributor in the country is:

Oy Kodin energy vihreä
Korppaanmäentie 36
Puh. 050 3749 633
Tel +358 50 3749 633
E-MAIL: info@kodinenergia.fi
www.kodinenergia.fi

Small wind turbines-Next stop for our small wind turbines: Taiwan

Getting ready for the next fair, TIGIS in Taiwan, dedicated to renewable energy, sustainable consumption and organic products.

Small wind turbines-Our 3.5 Kw small wind turbine shows fantastic data on the testing field of the Folkecenter in Denmark.

In 4 months our WINDSPOT has produced more than 2,000 kwh.

Small wind turbines-WINDSPOT, the best ally of communication towers.

We have shown the best alternative to provide communication towers with electricity at the fair INTELEC in Amsterdam.

Small wind turbines-Small Wind Turbines. We have everything ready to attend the fair INTELEC in Amsterdam.

We´ll show all the possibilities WINDSPOT offers to power telecommunication towers.

From 9 to 13 October will be held in Amsterdam the INTELEC exhibition dedicated to power supply in communication towers.

Of course our small wind turbines cannot miss this event, because we are a fundamental tool and the solution to supply many of these towers.

WINDSPOT small wind turbines are ideal to provide power to these facilities. Usually located in remote places, isolated and exposed to high winds, communication towers can take advantage of our advanced technology to get energy cheaply and efficiently.

WINDSPOT small wind turbines offer various alternatives for this use. They can work both, on-grid and off-grid, and can be combined with solar panels, batteries or generators.

In this video you will find more information of all our possibilities and advantages in providing energy to telecommunication towers.

Small wind turbines-The energy is on the roof.

We show you a new installation of a WINDSPOT small wind turbine on a terrace roof.

Small wind turbines-We attend a new fair in USA dedicated exclusively to the small wind turbines.

Our small wind turbines have taken part at The Small and Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition. The fair has taken place in Iowa between 15 and 17 September.

Small wind turbines-The Government of Cantabria supports us financially in return for relocating workers from a company that is going to close down in the region.

In Sonkyo Energy we are very happy to make this social contribution.

The President of Cantabria, Ignacio Diego, has visited Sonkyo Energy facilities. He was accompanied by the Minister for Innovation of the Autonomous Government, Eduardo and Jose Maria Arasti Lasalle, National Deputy for Cantabria.

The President of Cantabria has pledge to provide Sonkyo Energy with financial support, something that will increase our business expectations and job creation. Thus the Cantabrian Executive will support financially Energy Sonkyo in the form of bank guarantee.

This new proof of support has been received with enthusiasm.
Fresh impetus will be given to our business plan and thus to our production, international expansion and our R&D development project.

In addition we will be in position to create jobs, and that is the other part of the deal, something that satisfies us. The future vacancies will be filled by another company’s workers that were reported to close in the short term. We will relocate part of their staff, a social contribution that we are very proud of.

President of Cantabria has ensured that the project of Sonkyo Energy is tremendously interesting and has highlighted our great growth potential.

Small wind turbines-John Brown University shows us how they erected our Windspot in a video.

They installed it last winter and now the students are evaluating its high performance.

Small wind turbines-We´ll attend a new fair in USA in September.

Our small wind turbines will take part at The Small and Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition. The fair will take place in Iowa between 15 and 17 September.

Small wind turbines-A new Windspot is on its way in Scotland

Sonkyo Energy is currently working with Intertek and CIEMAT to obtain the BWEA MCS Certification in U.K.

Small wind turbines-Students at “Indian Hills Community College” visit Sonkyo Energy facilities in Iowa, USA.

Students and professors at “Indian Hills Community College” have visited our office and some of the installations we have made in this state.

Small wind turbines-The Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (CIEMAT) helps us to develop a new small wind turbine with 1 million euros

The Center for Industrial Technological Development (CDTI), under the authority of the Ministry of Science and Innovation, and Sonkyo Energy have signed the help of 1 million euros that this agency has given to our company.

Small wind turbines-We got a prize at the Energy Fair, in Wisconsin, for the designe a small wind turbine in 10 minutes.

It was the most productive of all that were built in this fun contest.

Small wind turbines-SONKYO will be present at ASEAN ELENEX 2011, in Taiwan with its small wind turbine "Windspot"

TATUNG, the Taiwanese multinational, will exhibit our small wind turbines at this international fair.

Small wind turbines-WINDSPOT HAS GOT THE CERTIFICATION FOR ITS SMALL WIND TURBINES IN DENMARK

The Ministry of Energy in Denmark has issued a safety and performance certification for the “Windspot” small wind turbines.

Small wind turbines-Our new small wind turbine WINDSPOT 7.5 is demonstrating its high performance in Spain and France.

We recently installed our first wind turbines of the WINDSPOT 7.5 kW commercial version.

The sites chosen were Spain and France, where our small wind turbine is being tested to ensure high performance.
The 7.5-kw is the older brother of our current wind turbines, although we are working with an even more powerful one, the 15 kW, which is the ambition of all.
For a time the 7.5 kW small wind turbine will be demonstrating its strong capabilities in field tests to begin to be marketed later this year.
Among its features the most important one are its strength, stability and profitability. Investment for installation is, of course, greater than if you install a smaller, but we will get more output, so the cost / kWh is reduced significantly.
Of course our 7.5 kW small wind turbine incorporates our patented variable pitch and is also characterized by its silence.
The estimated annual production of this machine can reach up to 24,200 kwh, which means that we will avoid the emission into the atmosphere of about 15,700 kg. Its removal rate is 3m/sy nominal speed 12 m/s. The rotor diameter is 6.3 m and weight 420 kg. You'll find details of our 7.5 kW small wind turbine here.

Small wind turbines-The Ministry of Science and Innovation helps us to develop a new wind turbine with 1 million euros.

Small wind turbines-We got a prize at the Energy Fair in Wisconsin for building a small wind turbine in 10 minutes.

It was the most productive of all that were built in this fun contest.

Small wind turbines-WINDSPOT at ASEAN ELENEX 2011 in Taiwan.

TATUNG, the Taiwanese multinational, has exhibited our small wind turbines at this international fair.

Small wind turbines-SONKYO ENERGY HAS GOT THE CERTIFICATION FOR ITS “WINDSPOT” SMALL WIND TURBINES IN DENMARK

The Ministry of Energy in Denmark has issued a safety and performance certification for the “Windspot” small wind turbines.

Small wind turbines-Planning permission

In the United Kingdom, planning permission is required for all wind turbines. This includes turbines for:

•    Domestic purposes
•    Hospitals
•    Factories
•    Farms
•    Schools
•    Serving other individual buildings

Applying for planning permission may generate extra research, extra cost and delays in the installation of the turbine.

This is why your local Windspot distributor in the UK guarantees to help you with every step of the planning permission process:

- We will analyse your site, your location, and your situation.
- Find and contact your local adviser in charge of the planning office.
- Provide all the necessary documents (Scaled map, Turbine drawings).

Because each application is different we provide a personal and customised service for each customer/client.

Small wind turbines-Our new WINDSPOT 7.5 is demonstrating its high performance.

We recently installed our first wind turbines of the WINDSPOT 7.5 kW commercial version.

Small wind turbines-Sonkyo Energy and their small wind turbines join the international movement call 10:10 to reduce CO2 emissions.

10:10 is uniting the whole society around a positive and practical action to reduce CO2 emissions and defeat the climate change. An ambitious project to unite every sector of society behind one simple idea: cutting our carbon foot print by 10% a year from now...

On their website they give suggestions to fight against climate change with simple steps in our daily life. Small gestures of each of us can create a great global change, a philosophy that reminds us the slogan of our small wind turbines "small actions, big changes ". People and companies from 189 countries have already signed up this commitment.

WINDSPOT manufactures small wind turbines, we want to contribute to reduce CO2 emissions. But there are many gestures we can do to reduce emissions working, on the way to the office...

You can also join this movement. http://www.1010global.org/

Small wind turbines-WINDSPOT will be present at several fairs in Asia with TATUNG.

The Taiwanese multinational will exhibit our small wind turbines at fairs in Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Taiwan.

In the coming months Tatung is going to make a major effort to promote our WINDSPOT small wind turbines in Asia. One of the actions will focus on assisting international fairs to market our product. A few months ago Tatung and Sonkyo Energy reached an agreement by which the giant corporation will exclusively distribute our small wind turbines in Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
We have been informed that they will promote WINDSPOT at the following shows, an important promotion with which to continue our international expansion.

Malasia: ASEAN ELENEX 2011. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. (July 20th- 23th)
India: 2011 EMMA EXPO INDIA . Chennai Trade & Convention Centre. August (25th-27th)
Indonesia: ELECTRIC INDONESIA 2011. Jakarta Internacional Exhibition Centre (September 21th-24th)
Taiwan: TIGIS 2011. Taipei World Trade Center (Octuber 26th-29th)

Small wind turbines-Today we celebrate de Global Wind Day.

We want to join that event inviting you to make a pinwheel with us.

Small wind turbines-Our small wind turbines are silent.

Our small wind turbines are silent. We have always said that, and now an international certification done by the Danish company Grontmij confirms it. According to that prestigious consulting our WINDSPOT emits only 37 decibels, the same level of noise we find, for example, in a library.

Small wind turbines-Celebrating the wind.

From Sonkyo Energy we join the celebration of the Global Wind Day. With our small wind turbines we also intend to make our world and our environment a little better. http://www.globalwindday.org/

Small wind turbines-WINDSPOT attends two important events of wind power in Wisconsin, USA.

Our small wind turbines will be at the Stevens Point Conference and the Energy Fair in Custer.

Small wind turbines-Our first 7.5 kW wind turbine at its retail version has been installed in Alicante

The 7.5 kW WINDSPOT prototypes have been generating energy in Alicante for some time. But this is the first commercial version of the wind turbine that has been installed. It is located in the town of Castalla, where our dealer ENAIR have a testing ground. Our Winspot 7.5 kW will generate wind power between olive trees in the Spanish Mediterranean area.

Sonkyo Energy´s engineering team has been working hard in the development of this wind turbine for over a year and a half. Until now we have put on the market the 1.5 kW and 3.5 kW wind turbines, but our goal has always been to market mills able to produce more power, like our 7.5 kW and 15kW small wind turbines. The 7.5Kw Windspot is already a reality and at the end of this year it will be available.

Another similar wind turbine, also 7.5 kw, will be installed within the next few days in the French region of Cracassonne. There SEPEN, a French Government agency, will conduct testing and certification on that machine.

SEPEN has already tested with excellent results our smaller turbines and is also responsible for their certifications.

Small wind turbines-WINDSPOT will attend more than 20 international fairs this year

During 2011 our turbines will reach more than 20 international fairs and conferences dedicated to renewable energies.

Small wind turbines-Sonkyo Energy´s facilities in Santander “runs” with wind power

One of our WINDSPOT small wind turbine of 1.5 kW is responsible for providing much of the energy we need.

Small wind turbines-SONKYO ENERGY presents its 7.5 kw wind turbine at the Windpower fair, the largest in the sector worldwide.

The fair was held from 22th to 25th of May in California and brought together the leading manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers in the world.

Small wind turbines-WINDSPOT CONFERENCE AT RIO HONDO COLLEGE IN CALIFORNIA

This coming May 21ST the College of Rio Hondo in California (USA) will host a day dedicated to know our small wind turbines, WINDSPOT, in depth. The meeting will be held in the Technology Building of the College and is aimed at dealers and installers of these mini wind turbines. The session will begin at 9 am.

8 salesmen and technicians specialized in small wind coming from the United States and Spain will detail the features and the installation instructions of the wind turbines WINDSPOT.

Small wind turbines-Sonkyo Energy headquarters in Cantabria, Spain, have been visited by a representation of Asian multinational TATUNG.

They have traveled to see our facilities and to know on-site the work in designing, manufacturing and quality control we do over the WINDSPOT wind turbines.

Small wind turbines-Taiwan Exhibition 2011

Small wind turbines-All-Energy Exhibition

Australia's Clean and Renewable Energy Event Melbourne 12/13 October 2011

All-Energy Australia 2011 is set to be the largest clean and renewable energy event ever held in Australia.

Sonkyo-Energy in conjunction with Renewable Power Solutions will launch the Windspot range of wind turbines.

Small wind turbines-Windspot, the greenest booth of Macao´s exhibition.

Sonkyo Energy got this award due to the booth layout.

Small wind turbines-Tatung introduces the small wind turbines Windspot in Taiwan

TATUNG business group has already begun promoting our turbines WINDSPOT.

Small wind turbines-Windspot in Technological university of Penghu

Technological university of Penghu in Taiwan impressed with the Windspot’s efficiency

Small wind turbines-Sonkyo Energy celebrating its new offices

Sonkyo Energy, the renewables branch of Sonkyo, producer of the Windspot small wind turbines, celebrates its new offices.

Small wind turbines-Sonkyo Energy enters exclusive long-term distribution agreement with Taiwanese company Tatung.

Spaniard Windspot manufacturer Sonkyo Energy has recently entered an exclusive long-term distribution arrangement with Taipei headquartered Tatung Company.

Small wind turbines-John Brown University (Siloam Springs, AR) installs a Windspot on Campus for Student Study

Siloam Springs, AR--John Brown University erected a Windspot on campus to provide another level of hands-on experience for students studying renewable energy.

Small wind turbines-Windspot wind turbines chosen by German company to power a scalable, modular system for stand-alone island power supply.

Sonkyo Energy is committed to the German market.

Small wind turbines-http://australia.windspot.es is the new web of Windspot in Australia

Sonkyo Energy launches its new website for WINDSPOT wind turbines available for the Australian public.

Small wind turbines-Energaia

7 – 10 December

Energaia

Montpellier, France

www.energaia-expo.com

Small wind turbines-Intelec 2011

9 - 13 October

Intelec 2011

Amsterdam, Holand

http://intelec2011.org

Small wind turbines-Canwea Annual Conference & Exhibition 2011

3 - 6 October

Canwea Annual Conference & Exhibition 2011

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

http://www.canwea2011.ca/

Small wind turbines-Small And Community Wind Conference 2011

15 - 17 September

Small And Community Wind Conference 2011

Des Moines, Iowa, US

www.smallandcommunitywindexpo.org

Small wind turbines-Small Wind Conference 2011

14 - 15 June

Small Wind Conference 2011

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Is the premier event for small wind-electric system installers, designers, manufacturers, etc.
http://smallwindconference.com

Small wind turbines-Windpower 2011: Anaheim, california USA

22 -25 May

Windpower 2011: Anaheim, california USA

California , USA

www.windpowerexpo.org

Small wind turbines-All Energy

18 – 19 May

All Energy

Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
All-Energy UK is the UK's largest renewable energy exhibition and conference.

www.all-energy.co.uk

Small wind turbines-Genera 2011

11 -13 May

Genera 2011

Madrid, Spain

www.ifema.es/ferias/genera

Small wind turbines-Solarexpo 2011

4 - 6 May

Solarexpo 2011

Verona, Italy

www.solarexpo.com

Small wind turbines-Macao International Enviroment Co-operacion Forum & Exibition

30 March - 2 April

Macao International Enviroment Co-operacion Forum & Exibition

Macao, China

www.macaomiecf.com

Small wind turbines-RenewableUK International Small Wind 2011

5 - 6 April

RenewableUK International Small Wind 2011

Gateshead, UK
RenewableUK's third annual event dedicated to International Small Wind System Development.

www.renewable-uk.com

Small wind turbines-New Energy Husum 2011

17 - 20 March

New Energy Husum 2011

Husum, Germany

www.new-energy.de

Small wind turbines-SNEC PV Power Expo 2011

22 - 24 February

SNEC PV Power Expo 2011

Shanghai, China

www.snec.org.cn

Small wind turbines-World Future Energy Summit 2011

17 - 20 January

World Future Energy Summit 2011

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

www.worldfutureenergysummit.com

Small wind turbines-Willkommen! Windspot celebrates his brand new German webpage

Sonkyo Energy launches its new website for Windspot wind turbines available in German to offer a better way of communication to the German public.

Small wind turbines-SHOWS 2012

Sonkyo Energy goes every year to the renewable energy fairs major international calendar: Detroit, Husum, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto, Abu Dhabi, Madrid, Zaragoza ... the WINDSPOT is present in the most important appointments.

If you want to know personally and see live the WINDSPOT small wind turbines you can do at the following shows:

Small wind turbines-Sonkyo Energy will be present again in the Husum exhibition (Germany) in a crucial moment for the small wind industry in Germany.

Sonkyo Energy will exhibit the Windspot range of turbines in the 7th edition of the New Energy at Husum, In Germany, which will take place from the 17th to the 20th of March. This exhibition is considered as one of the most important in the small wind industry in the world.

Small wind turbines-How do I know if I have enough avaliable wind?

The wind speed will be influenced by the local topography and nearby obstacles such as trees and buildings. Wind circulation can vary a great deal and there can be a great deal of turbulence so when in doubt the best thing to do is to contact small wind turbine installation professionals.

Usually, with a measurement of 5 m/s it is worth installing a low power wind generator.

Small wind turbines-The WINDSPOT is subjected to stringent quality certifications, SEPEN

The WINDSPOT underwent seven months of testing SEPEN (Site Expérimental Aeolian pour le Petit Narbonne)

Small wind turbines-Sonkyo solidario

Sonkyo Energy wants to give back to society a part of what society gives to us and therefore we are developing supportive projects to help, in our modest way, to build a more just world.

Turkana Project (Kenya)

Sonkyo Energy, with the help of the Rose Foundation from the Caja de Ahorros del Mediterráneo, will install a hybrid system for generating wind and solar energy in Turkana, Kenya. Thanks to this action, energy will be made to cover to the community of St. Paul's missionaries, which looks after a population of some 15,000 people - among them 2,500 children less than six years old - who will then be able to have easier access to drinking water and conserve food and medicines.

The Turkana project plans to have two Windspot 3.5 small wind turbines installed by this summer which will produce 7 Kw of electric power and several solar panels to obtain deleted here 10 Kw.

To achieve success, an essential element is the involvement of the missionary community of St. Paul the Apostle, which has been working in the area for more than 20 years with the objective of improving the quality of life for the local population. As the priest at the mission, Alex Campón, explains, "one of the big problems" in keeping all of the development cooperation projects working is a lack of energy. "In remote areas, the only solution is renewable energy" and, in this case, "small wind turbines allows energy distribution to places where providing a supply is unthinkable".

Sonkyo Energy will move a team to Turkana to install a small wind turbine and get the system operational. Moreover, the project includes training a team of people, so that they can take charge of the small wind turbine and the system maintenance. In any case, Sonkyo Energy is committed to providing advice by Internet during the useful life of the facility.

If you would like to take part in any of our projects, please contact us.

solidario@sonkyogroup.com

Dr. Ferrán Ballester

Sonkyo Energy is collaborating with the company TEICAN in a project to design and install a water treatment plant using renewable energy in the African town of Bakambe in Cameroon. Thanks to this initiative, an acceptable quality of drinking water will be achieved, thus reducing illnesses associated with contaminated water. Sonkyo Energy is providing teams and materials free of charge.

The contribution in this project comes from a request from Dr. Ferrán Ballester, who for many years has had a small clinic in Bakambe, a town located 50 kilometres by dirt track from the nearest locality which in the rainy season is completely cut off.
This small medical center in Bakambe carries out, among many other things: control of malaria; intestinal parasites and pulmonary tuberculosis carried out with a microscope and reagents; control of blood pressure, especially for pregnant women and diabetics; cures for wounds or fractures.

The Bakambe project will be a reality thanks also to the fact that personnel from Sonkyo Energy and TEICAN are dedicating their free time without pay to selection work, component design, drawing up of technical manuals, advice, training, etc.

If you can contribute experience, knowledge, teams or even go to Kenya or Cameroon to provide your help "in situ", please let us know by e-mail solidario@sonkyogroup.com

Finally, think what the result would be if every small, medium or large company took on a commitment like this.

Small wind turbines-Why Windspot?

Windspot solves the three problems with other small wind turbines: low productivity, poor reliability and noise. Windspot takes care of them all:

1. Our small wind turbine starts producing energy in very light winds (2.5 metres per second) and continues to work at peak performance even if the winds reach high speeds (over 50 metres per second). Paradoxically, other small wind turbines are forced to turn themselves off or cut back on performance to avoid damage at times when they could produce the most energy.

2. Windspot is also a robust, reliable and durable small wind turbine, with a lifespan of at least 25 years and, unlike its competitors, requires virtually no maintenance. Built with high quality materials, moving parts such as bearings are sealed and maintenance free. The magnet rotor with a high number of poles can produce energy even at very low rpm.

3. A noisy turbine can be unbearable company. At Sonkyo Energy, we have studied the aerodynamics to the point where we have made Windspot one of the quietest turbines on the market. Unlike other small wind turbines, Windspot works at low rpm, producing at its peak with less wear and most importantly, without noise.

4. We have opted for a robust and aesthetic design that can be integrated into any environment. A simple, painstaking design with few moving parts and quality materials. Productivity and low maintenance are the keys to Windspot.

Windspot is silent, efficient and reliable. We provide solutions to the problems of other small wind turbines.

Small wind turbines-What is Windspot?

Windspot is a small wind turbine from the SPANISH renewable energy company Sonkyo Energy. The most important feature of Windspot is that it is an efficient, durable, reliable, high-performance turbine that comes in three models with powers of 1.5kW, 3.5kW and 7.5kW to adapt to every user need.

Our small wind turbines have many applications for households or light industry, ranging from self-sufficiency, grid connection, water pumping, telecommunications aerials, etc.

Built with quality materials and under strict production control, Windspot small wind turbines are characterized by the patented variable pitch system, which can limit rotor speed in a smooth, proportional way to ensure a constant rotation speed in high winds (over the rated speed of the electrical generator). Therefore, the wind turbine also constantly delivers the electrical power for which it was designed.

The Windspot variable pitch system, unlike other wind turbines, is robust, effective and requires minimal maintenance. It is also silent, due to the painstaking aerodynamic design of its blades and the fact that it operates at low rpm.

Small wind turbines-Sonkyo Energy will be exhibiting at Shanghai SNEC PV Power Expo

Windspot small wind turbines will be exhibited in the renewable energy power expo 2011 coming February 22nd - 24th in Shanghai, one of the most remarkable renewable energy events in Asia.

Small wind turbines-What are wind turbines made from?

The structural parts of our wind turbines are made from stainless steel and aluminium and the blades and other components from copper, plastic, polyester resin and fibreglass.
All parts are appropriately anti-corrosion protected, either by hot dip galvanization or other surface treatments which provide an adequate level of protection even in salty atmospheres.

And all the equipment is leak-tight to prevent water, dust or any type of substance entering the interior and thus ensure that the electrical components are safe and well protected.

Small wind turbines-Do I need a license to install my wind turbine?

It might be necessary to obtain a license to install a small wind turbine. This often depends on the height of the tower, the particular autonomous region or the country of installation. If in doubt, consult a professional or the competent body for each case.

Small wind turbines-How high is a low power wind turbine?

The tower height can vary considerably depending on the type of wind turbine and the wind at the site. Generally, low power wind turbine towers vary between 10 and 25 meters. The taller the tower the more wind is available and it will be more constant.

The diameter of the wind turbines also need to be considered to determine the total height of the system, which usually varies between 1.5 and 10 meters.

Small wind turbines-How does a wind turbine work?

Broadly speaking, a wind turbine works as follows:
The blades use wind thrust to generate a torque in the generator. This, depending on the speed of rotation and the force exercised by the blades on their axle, will generate the electricity which will reach the controller and the inverter. These electrical components convert the current, continuously, to charge batteries or alternating, to inject the energy generated to the grid.

Small wind turbines-Can I have my own turbine?

Small wind turbines are the perfect option for private individuals, communities or small companies who want to generate their own energy. The characteristics of the site (average wind speed, location and topography) shall determine the size and type of generator to be used in each case.

Small wind turbines-How long does a wind turbine last?

Our small wind turbines are designed to last for more than twenty years. This is due to their robust design, the quality of their materials and their anti-corrosion treatments. They also have a totally sealed design which prevents dust and other particles from penetrating the system of the small wind turbine.

All of the above means that our design does not deteriorate even in the aggressive atmospheres typical of locations near the sea.

Small wind turbines-Can I connect my equipment to the gird?

Small wind turbines can be connected to the grid. To do this you need to use an inverter which is compatible with the grid and the installation needs to be approved by the local electricity company, who will require that it complies with legislation and will provide a connection point to the grid.

Small wind turbines-Can I use my generator for my heating system?

Yes, small wind turbines may be used for heating water. You only have to connect the controller outlet to an electrical heater. It needs to be taken into account that energy consumption in heating is usually significantly higher than that of electricity so larger equipment will be necessary.

Small wind turbines-Do small wind turbines affect birds?

It is unlikely that a bird could hit the blades of a small wind turbine such as a WINDSPOT, which rotates at low revolutions (between 200 and 250 rpm depending on the model) and they are not situated at the height at which migratory birds travel.

Small wind turbines-Are wind turbines noisy?

WINDSPOT small wind turbines have been designed for silence, as their rated speed is between 200 and 250 rpm depending on the model. Considering their height they would be virtually imperceptible by anybody standing at their base.

And, the relatively slow rotation compared to current small wind turbines on the market, increases performance and durability and reduces the mechanical loads supported by the components.

Small wind turbines-How much space do I need?

In theory a small wind turbine works better the fewer obstacles there are in the direction of wind flow, albeit at a sufficient distance, buildings, trees and other obstacles have hardly any influence on the wind generator’s performance.

Generally it is recommended to install the tower 10 meters higher than the tallest obstacle around and at a distance more than twice the height of the obstacle.

Small wind turbines-What is the appropriate size for may installation?

The following table shows the most appropriate small wind turbine size for each kind of installation in different wind and also electrical consumption conditions. As an example, a common house consume around 4000kWh yearly, meanwhile 6000 to 8000kWh is the consumption of big house.
An average wind of 5m/s is considered a good average to install a small wind turbine.

Installation purpose	Power required:
Save energy	1.5 or 3.5 kw
Self-sufficiency of a normal house	3.5 or 7.5 kw
Self-sufficiency of a normal house with high consumption	7.5 or 15 kw
Save energy in a small company or farm	1.5, 3.5, 7.5 or 15 kW

Small wind turbines-Where to put your Windspot?

The correct placement of a WINDSPOT small wind turbine is as important as the wind available. There are some important considerations that should be taken into account:

The ground: Normally, the highest point has the best winds, although areas around a river, valleys, large hills or mountains and large wooded areas can affect the available wind resource.

Obstructions: Obstructions are considered to be any obstacle that interferes with the direction of the wind, affecting its direction and speed. The most common are houses and trees. Generally it is recommended to install the tower 10 meters higher than the tallest obstacle around and at a distance more than twice the height of the obstacle. For example, if you have a house 5 meters tall and a tree 7 meters tall near where you want to install your WINDSPOT 3,5 small wind turbine, it would be necessary to put it at a height of 17 meters (7 m from the tallest obstacle + 10 m) and 10 meters from the house (5 x 2) and 14 meters from the tree (7 x 2).

Predominant winds: It is important to know from where the strongest and most frequent winds originate in the area where you want to install your WINDSPOT 3.5. To the extent possible, that direction should be free from obstructions. To know this information, it is usual to resort to studies carried out with an anemometer that measure the direction and speed of the wind in a specific time period. This forms what are called "wind roses".

Small wind turbines-Contact us

Sonkyo-Energy
Poligono de Raos P.12 Nave B3 / 39600 SANTANDER, SPAIN.
TEL: +34 942 319192 / FAX:+34 942 319193
E-mail: info@sonkyoenergy.com

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Small wind turbines-Quality control

WINDSPOT small wind turbines have been designed according to the most exacting standards of quality. To that end the standard IEC 61400-2 was used as a benchmark and work is being undertaken towards certification with some of the most important organizations in Spain and Europe such as CIEMAT of Spain and SEPEN of France.

All the components of our small wind turbine are subjected to rigorous quality controls and mechanical tests to determine the product’s suitability.

Among the tests for metal parts of the small wind turbine, we carry out composition analysis using a spectrometer and metallographic microscopes, magnetic induction test, impact resistance tests, surface hardness testing, ultrasound and X-ray tests to prevent porosity and shrinkage of molded parts, and tests in the salt spray chambers to measure resistance to corrosion.

For plastic parts we carry out tests using flexometer, micrometer, durometer, dynamometer, densimeter and abrasion test, all in accordance with the DIN standard.

Small wind turbines-Certifications

Windspot wind generators are subject to the most exhaustive quality tests, Sonkyo Energy engineers control every technical detail in each one of our wind turbines.

Sonkyo Energy is certified to ISO 9001:2008 for the "Design and Manufacture of Small Wind Turbines", awarded by LRQA, an international certification body and subsidiary of Lloyds Registers.

The distinction was awarded in October 2010 and constitutes international recognition of its development of small wind turbines, such as Windspot, the Sonkyo Energy turbine that uses a variable pitch system to adapt to wind speed.

To obtain ISO certification, the company has had to undergo an audit of its quality system, which was conducted in two phases.
During the first, the design of the management system was studied to confirm that it conformed to ISO 9001:2008 and the scope of certification, and to verify the management elements.

The second phase, conducted last October, checked the implementation of the management system for the design and manufacture of small wind turbines and confirmed its compliance with the certification requirements. At the end of this phase, LRQA recommended issuance of the certificate.

On its own initiative, Sonkyo Energy works with government agencies to have our small wind turbines undergo independent testing in order to certify the actual power curve of the turbines and their reliability.

We know that, despite its small size, Windspot is a great wind turbine, which is why we are working to obtain independent certification to show, using real hands-on data, that Windspot is the ultimate winner because it actually does what others only promise to do.

Sonkyo Energy is also working on the creation of three test fields in Cantabria, in different environments: marine, mountain and urban, where our small wind turbines are tested to determine their reliability and productivity. It is here where we test the innovations of our R&D&i team.

Here is a selection of the agencies we work with:

EE.UU and UK Certifications

INTERTEK certifies that Windspot wind generator fulfils all the specifications and requirements for the installation of small wind generators in USA and UNITED KINGDOM.

The tests carried out by INTERTEK prove that our wind generators fulfil with the required specifications according to AWEA 9.1 certification for the installation of wind generators in the United States and the MCS regulations for the installation of wind generators in United Kingdom.

SEPEN

SEPEN (Site Expérimental pour le Petit Eolien de Narbonne) is an independent research center in the Languedoc-Roussillon region whose main aim is testing small wind turbines between 1Kw and 10Kw capacity. SEPEN has already tested wind turbines made by some of the most important manufacturers in the world. The test results are published in its website and are available for everyone upon receipt of the manufacturers consent. The main points which the test focused on are safety, reliability, productivity and noise.

SONKYO ENERGY trusts SEPEN for the certification of its own small wind turbines.

SEPEN has tested the WINDSPOT 3.5 small wind turbine prototype for on-grid connection during 7 months.

Click here to get more information about the most outstanding aspects of the WINDSPOT 3.5 according to the report by SEPEN

Click here to access the whole report and learn more about SEPEN.

INTERTEK

Directorio de Aerogeneradores con la Certificación Intertek’s Small Wind.

http://w3dev.intertek.com/wind/small/directory/

Resumen de informes Probado y certificado Windspot Aerogeneradores minieolina.
http://w3dev.intertek.com/wind/small/directory/sonkyo/

SONKYO ENERGY has already signed an agreement with Intertek and CIEMAT to obtain the certification according to AWEA Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety Standard (AWEA Standard 9.1 – 2009) as well as BWEA MCS Certification in accordance with the BWEA Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety Standard (Issued:2008/02/29). Intertek is an OSHA accredited Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Separate Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) certification is NOT required.

Small wind turbines-Permanent research and development

Windspot is a small wind turbine which is a result of 30 years of research.
Our R & D department works to achieve more productive, reliable and quieter turbines.

Please contact our engineering department for more details of our lines of research.

E-mail: info@sonkyoenergy.com

Small wind turbines-High Quality design and manufacture

Windspot is a small wind turbine manufactured with the best materials.

Windspot is manufactured from stainless steel, anodized aluminium and bronze.
The turbine is protected against corrosion, dust and water.
The low weight of the blades, manufactured from polyester and fiberglass with RTM technology (Resin Transfer Molding), means that the turbine suffers less wear and tear, reducing the maintenance of the small wind turbine to a minimum.

Small wind turbines- Windspot works at low revolutions

Windspot is designed to work at low revolutions. Our small wind turbine does not exceed 250 rpm (WINDSPOT 3.5) while other turbines reach 1000 rpm. Low revolutions result in less noise without affecting energy production.
Mechanisms that work at low revolutions reduce fatigue on materials and have a lesser risk of suffering damage in the small wind turbine.

Small wind turbines-Variable Pitch. Technology patented by and exclusive to Windspot

- It is a passive mechanism that uses the centrifugal force produced by the turning of the small wind turbine to change the attack angle of the blades, which adjust themselves in a synchronized movement, cushioned by a hydraulic cylinder, to the strength of the wind.

- Variable pitch provides higher productivity and reliability. Thanks to variable pitch, an excess of revolutions is avoided that would damage the generator and means that Windspot small wind turbine continues working at maximum performance even with high wind speeds.

- To protect themselves from the strongest winds, other turbines activate protection systems that, paradoxically, slow up their production when the conditions to produce energy are at their best.

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WINDSPOT small wind turbines have been designed according to the most exacting standards of quality. For this, the IEC 61400-2 standard has been taken as a reference point and we have been working on certification with some of the most important organizations in Spain and Europe such as CIEMAT in Spain and SEPEN in France.

Small wind turbines-Applications

The applications of Windspot are many and varied. Our small wind turbines produce an energy that can be used for personal use and sell the surplus to the network.

Windspot can be used in homes, agricultural and cattle raising installations, sports facilities, universities, telecommunications booster stations, water pump systems, boats or ships in industrial parks… these are only some of the examples because the possibilities are a lot greater.

Windspot small wind turbines are manufactured in four versions in response to different energy needs (1.5kw, 3.5kw, 7.5kw).

Small wind turbines-Technology

In Sonkyo Energy we aspire to become a benchmark in small wind turbine technology.

The Spanish company Sonkyo Energy have developed an R&D&I department with experts in all areas of knowledge concerning low power wind turbines: design, calculation, aerodynamics, mechanical systems, electrical generators, regulation and control.

Sonkyo Energy combines the energy and enthusiasm of a young and highly-qualified team with the experience of one of the most prestigious professionals in Spain in the small wind turbine sector, David Bornay, whose knowledge spans more than thirty years of experience.

Knowledge has to be backed up by investment and therefore we have devoted more than two million euros over the financial years 2010 and 2011 to the research and development of our wind turbines.

Windspot is already a reality which is revolutionizing the renewable energy market for personal use with its reliable, efficient and very silent wind turbine.

Small wind turbines-Windspot 7.5 Kw

7.5kW small wind turbine for high-consumption households, light industry Farms, telecomucation towers, rural electrification, etc.

At locations with 5 – 7 m/s average wind speed the 7.5KW Windspot can produce 32 – 64 Kw daily, approximately 2500W.h.

Small wind turbines-Windspot 3.5 Kw

Robust, low maintenance 3.5kW small wind turbine for homes, telecommunications towers, water pumping, etc.

At locations with 5 – 7 m/s average wind speed the 3.5KW Windspot can produce 5 – 30 Kw daily, approximately 1.000 W.h.

SUMARY REPORT AWEA

SUMARY REPORT MCS

CIEMAT power curve certificate

Small wind turbines-Windspot 1.5 Kw

A 1.5kW small-scale wind turbine, it is the only small wind turbine of this power on the market incorporating the variable pitch system.

At locations with 5 – 7 m/s average wind speed the 1.5KW Windspot can produce 12 – 20 Kw daily, approximately 600 W.h.

Number of blades: 3
Rated power: 1500W

Small wind turbines-Telecom systems

Another of the most interesting applications for those that use the WINDSPOT range of small wind turbines is to feed remote telecommunications antenna that need to be self-sufficient.

As in the other cases, the electricity generated by the small wind turbie has to be transformed into direct current by the controller-charger which also, when excesses of power are given, diverts the surplus energy to discharge resistors that work as a brake and dissipate the surplus energy as heat.

Once the energy is stored in the batteries, it is already ready for consumption by the telecommunications antenna.

Small wind turbines-Water Pump

One of the WINDSPOT applications is that of combining personal use with a water pump.

For this, our small wind turbine generates alternating electricity, at a voltage and frequency that varies depending on the wind. As in the case of remote installations, the function of a controller-charger that converts this energy into direct current is necessary for its accumulation in batteries.

If there is an excess of power, the controller diverts the surplus energy to discharge resistors that act as a brake and dissipate the surplus energy as heat.

Once the energy our small wind turbine has generated is stored in the batteries, it is already ready for consumption, either by the pumping equipment or the inverter, whose task is to transform this energy into alternating current.

Small wind turbines-Isolated location

For remote applications in which there is no possibility of connecting to the network, the best option is a system capable of taking advantage of wind energy.

WINDSPOT small wind turbines generate alternating electricity, at a voltage and frequency that varies depending on the wind. With the help of a controller-charger, it converts this energy to direct current, at a voltage determined by the bank of batteries.

In the case that there is an excess of power, the controller diverts the surplus energy to discharge resistors that work as a brake, dissipating the surplus energy as heat.

Once the energy our small wind turbine has generated is stored in the batteries, it is ready for consumption. Now, the inverter will convert it to alternating current.

Small wind turbines-R&D&I

Research, development and innovation are the pillars of our work at Sonkyo Energy. Our company is always looking to the future to improve our small wind turbines and make them the most productive, reliable and silent on the market. These are some of our current R&D&I projects:

- Pilot projects for isolated hybrid systems, in which WINDSPOT small wind turbines are the essential element.

- A project to improve the aerodynamic design of blades for low and high power wind turbines.

- The development of an improved passive centrifugal variable pitch system, appropriate for operating with larger sized blades and in which the aerodynamic demands on the blades start to play an important role.

- The development of a permanent magnet system, operating highly efficiently at a rated speed of no higher than 100 rpm.

- The development of an electronic monitoring and data collection system.

If you require more information please contact our R&D&I department.

Small wind turbines-Network connection

In many places our small wind turbine produces energy for personal use and the surplus is sold to the network. In other cases, all the electricity flows into the network and nothing is accumulated. In these cases it is not necessary to use batteries.

WINDSPOT small wind turbines generate alternating electricity, at a voltage and frequency that varies depending on the wind. Later, a controller converts this energy to direct current, at a voltage acceptable to the inverter.

If there is an excess of power, the controller diverts the surplus energy to discharge resistors that act as a brake and dissipate the surplus energy as heat.

The direct current that leaves the controller is already ready for the inverter to convert it again to alternating current at the voltage and frequency required by the distribution network.

Small wind turbines-Windspot components

Small wind turbines-Aerodynamics of the blades

The aerodynamics of the blades allows the wind turbine to begin to produce energy with very low wind speeds. Windspot begins to work from 2.5 m/s
The exclusive aerodynamics of the blades developed by the Sonkyo Energy research department results in a smooth and silent turn.

Aerodynamics: The production of the small wind turbine depends on the relation between the wind and the windmill rotor. That´s why the aerodynamic studies are important for the correct function of the machine:

-Scale blades profiles studies in wind tunnels.
- Working methodology development to predict prototypes performance in real scale.
-Theorical study of the aerodynamics based in lift principles using 3D simulations of the airflow.
-Noise reduction developing new profiles.
-Location study to improve small wind turbines performances: Towers height, closest obstacle, airflow characteristics (laminar or turbulent), or ground roughness.

Small wind turbines-Distributors

Distributors

We want our Windspot small wind turbines to reach every corner of the planet, and to that end we are creating a large network of distributors.
If you’re a distributor, no matter where you live, contact us.
Sonkyo Energy staff will accompany you all the way. We offer our distributors personalized advice and keep them informed at all times.

network@sonkyoenergy.com

Local investors

Contact us if…

    You want to collaborate in the development and installation of Windspot in your country.
    You want to help in the creation of a sustainable energy model.
    You want to take energy to places where there is none.

development@sonkyoenergy.com

Work with us

At Sonkyo Energy we want to get in touch with local workers in the countries where we set up.
Send us your curriculum vitae. We want people with imagination, enthusiasm, an open mind and a desire to change things.

jobs@sonkyoenergy.com

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Small wind turbines-The WINDSPOT continues sizing up the Asian market

The WINDSPOT continues with its policy intensifying its presence in the Asian market, which already has a presence in countries of reference for renewable energy markets such as China or Taiwan.

Small wind turbines-A new Windspot turning in Denmark

A new installation of Windspot was inaugurated last week In Denmark thanks to the distributor in the country, LS Stoker which is operated by Lars Sorensen.

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Small wind turbines-Ecology

Buying a WINDSPOT small wind turbine is not only an investment in a product of quality, effeciency and reliability, but saves a lot of CO2 from being emitted to the atmosphere.

This quantity represents the CO2 that has been saved by not producing energy from fossil fuels and is obtained by multiplying the energy generated annually by the average CO2 emitted by conventional sources.

The approximate quantity of CO2 emitted by each of the different energy sources is the following:

1 kwh produced with: Emits (kg de CO²):	Emits (kg de CO²):
Coal	0.75 kg (approximate value and dependent on the type of coal)
Fuel oil or diesel oil	0.60 kg
"Natural" gas, conventional centre	0.37 kg
"Natural" gas, combined cycle centre	0.26 kg
Nuclear	little, but not negligible (uranium mining, transport, etc)
Hydraulic	despreciable
Wind	despreciable

If there is an extra demand, this extra cannot be generated with either nuclear, wind or hydraulic. Only coal and fuel oil can increase the production at power stations, for which if we save 1Kwh, we will save the equivalent in coal or fuel oil.

For example, with a medium wind of 7 m/s, the different WINDSPOT small wind turbines models would avoid an annual emission of:

WINDSPOT 1.5	3160 kg de CO²
WINDSPOT 3.5	7400 kg de CO²
WINDSPOT 7.5	15800 kg de CO²
WINDSPOT 15	31600 kg de CO²

Small wind turbines-Noise

Our small wind turbines are quiet.

The Danish company Grontmij has issued a certification that confirms it.

The noise measurements carried out by Grontmij arround our small wind turbines gave the following results:

At a distance of 60 metres and a constant wind of 8 m/s, a noise of 37.1 dB (A) was registered (according to BWEA standards).

That is the same level of noise we find, for example, in a library.

The following table gives a reference of the intensities of the noise generated by some typical sources.

Table of decibels (db)
Silence	0
Footprint	10
Movement of tree leaves	20
Conversation in a low voice	30
Library	40
Quiet office	50
Conversation	60
Traffic in a city	80
Vacuum cleaner	90
Motorcycle with exhaust pipe	100
Rock concert	120
Pneumatic drill	130
Jet plane taking off	150
Bomb explosion	180

Small wind turbines-Reliability, durability, maintenance and guarantee

WINDSPOT small wind turbines have been designed according to the most exacting standards of quality. For this, the IEC 61400-2 standard has been taken as a reference point and we have been working on certification with some of the most important organizations in Spain and Europe such as CIEMAT in Spain and SEPEN in France.

The predicted useful life of each small wind turbine, following the preventive maintenance recommended, is 25 years, making it an economic and safe investment.
For this, high quality materials have been chosen which are resistant to corrosion and the passing of time.

WINDSPOT small wind turbines are designed to function at their best with a minimum maintenance consisting of a review every 18 months and they are guaranteed against every material defect. The period of guarantee is 2 years extended from the moment of purchase.