HuraKan – God of wind and storm
The LS HuraKan 6.0 is a small horizontal axis wind turbine rated at 8 kW at 11 m/s. At a good site with 6 m/s average wind, the datasheet gives around 12,000 kWh per year. It connects to 400 V three-phase AC and suits businesses, farms and open land.
The LS HuraKan 6.0 turbine with horizontal axis is not slowed down or switched off at high wind speeds, but continues to run at full load in the most attractive wind phase.
In Mayan mythology, Hurakan is the god of wind and storms. The innovative features of the LuvSide LS HuraKan 6.0 ensure efficient and robust operation even in phases of strong winds or storms.
The flexible blade suspension reacts in the overload range, changes the angle of attack and thus the angle of attack and reduces the diameter of the rotor. Three gas struts control the position of the blades so that the turbine runs constantly at nominal power. This achieves what many power plants in the small wind sector are unable to do: The horizontal axis LuvSide turbine is not braked or disengaged at high wind speeds, but continues to run at full load during the most attractive wind phase.
Insights into the LuvSide turbine
At the heart of the LuvSide LS HuraKan 6.0 is a powerful generator that is directly connected to the rotor shaft. This ensures high reliability and maximum efficiency. Thanks to the downwind principle and the wind vane, the system aligns itself into the wind.
Highlights
- Nominal power: 8.0 kW at 11 m/s
- Annual yield: approx. 12.000 kWh
- Start-up speed: 3 m/s (10.8 km/h)
- Hub height: 12.0 m
- Nominal speed: 260 U/min
- Fully mechanical control and electric brake
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Technical data
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontal axis wind turbine (lift principle), downwind design with wind vane |
| Rated power | 8 kW at 11 m/s |
| Average annual yield | approx. 12,000 kWh (good site with 6 m/s average wind speed) |
| Cut-in wind speed | 3 m/s (10.8 km/h) |
| Survival wind speed | 50 m/s (180 km/h) |
| Rotor diameter | 6 m |
| Blade length | 2.6 m |
| Projected rotor area | 28 m² |
| Rated speed | 260 rpm |
| Turbine weight | 450 kg |
| Blade material | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) |
| Hub height | 12–22 m |
| Power connection | 400 V AC, three-phase |
| Safety features | Fully mechanical control, electric brake |
| Ingress protection | IP 68 |
| Mast and foundation | Mast and foundation are designed for the site |
Values according to the datasheet: Datasheet LS HuraKan 6.0 (PDF)
Applications
Farms
Free-standing on farmyards or pasture, the turbine covers part of the power demand of barns, cooling or workshops.
Commercial & industrial sites
On company premises the HuraKan 6.0 produces electricity for self-consumption – especially in windy periods when solar output is low.
Wind + solar
As part of WindSun, the HuraKan 6.0 is combined with photovoltaics for a system with up to 28 kW rated power.
Open land & infrastructure
Delivery in pre-assembled modules makes installation easier at hard-to-reach sites.
