Who is behind LEITWIND

LEITWIND is part of the LEITNER TECHNOLOGIES group, a name which has been a synonym for high perform-
ance technology of ropeways and snow groomers since 1888.

LEITNER TECHNOLOGIES employs more than 2400 people worldwide at its plants in Italy, France, India and
North America, as well as in 70 sales and service points. Since 2000, continuous research and development
coupled with a high degree of technological competence have enabled LEITWIND to take advantage of synergies
between the ropeway and the wind turbines technologies. The resulting turbine is an integration of a direct drive
generator into a wind turbine. In 2003, Leitner produced and installed its first wind turbine prototypes that incor-
porated this revolutionary technology. Starting in 2007, Leitwind began serial production of wind turbines. For
LEITNER’s engineers, the search for quality and simplicity is a primary objective in all of the group’s businesses.
Because simplicity combined with quality guarantees highest reliability and profitability.

Since the company’s inception LEITNER TECHNOLOGIES’s success is based on quality and leading edge technology.

LEITWIND makes the difference

Gearless direct drive
Fewer mechanical and electrical losses greater efficiency
Low maintenance maximum availability
Lower rpms of individual components less wear and tear
Reduced acoustic emission less environmental impact

Synchronous generator with permanent magnets

Self-induced maximum power yield
Simple installation short erection time
Segmented design high reliability

Modular design
Reduced weight of the main components low transportation and installation costs
Components easily accessible low maintenance expense

Product overview LEITWIND SPA LEITWIND GmbH

TA PPE I N E R.
Via Brennero 34 I-39049 Vipiteno (BZ) Perlhofgasse 2 A-2372 Gießhübl
Tel. +39 0472 722111 Fax +39 0472 722586 Tel. +43 2236 866270 Fax +43 2236 893713 55
info@leitwind.com www.leitwind.com info@leitwind.com www.leitwind.com
LTW70 LTW77 LTW80
Cut in wind speed (m/s) 3,0 3,0 3,0

Cut out wind speed (m/s) 25 25 25

Rated power (kW) 2000 (1700) 1500 1500

Hub height (m) 60 61,5 / 65 / 80 60 / 80 / 100

Wind class IA IIA IIA

 Synchronous generator with permanent magnet
The generator is the wind turbine’s core compo-
nent. The rotor, hub and generator are directly con-
nected to each other.

Driven by the wind

LEITWIND – Technology sets new standards

The gearless LEITWIND turbine impresses with its simplicity and technological innovation. ­Research,
development, production, erection and customer support ensure the perfect product.

Efficiency is maximized in every range of performance as mechanical and electrical losses are minimized
thanks to the patented direct drive with a permanent induction synchronous generator. A high degree of avail-
ability and a minimum wear are ensured because of the low rotational speed (rpm) of the reduced number of
high quality rotating parts. The end result is an efficient and powerful wind turbine with low-service-costs, high
durability and maximized profitability.

The control system, developed specifically for the LEITWIND turbine, uses variable rpms and harmonious
pitch control to optimize production in partial and full load ranges.

The frequency converter specifically manufactured for the LEITWIND turbines ensures a high degree of grid
compatibility. This feature allows LEITWIND equipment to operate even within weak and unstable grids.

The compact and modular design of LEITWIND turbines enables fast installations even in locations with
difficult access.

Hub component group Yaw system for wind direction adjustment

The hub incorporates the motors and the The wind direction adjustment is automatically
electronics for the pitch system which con- monitored by the turbine’s control system, pro-
trols each blade individually. viding best performance.
Leitwind technology
Direct drive
The hub is directly connected to the generator. This
design eliminates the gearbox, which is one of the
weak points of traditional wind power turbines. Due
to less friction the wind turbine is more efficient at
low wind speeds and thus, suitable for low-density
wind power areas.
Fewer Rotating Parts
The reduction in the number of rotating parts results in
higher reliability. The parts rotate slowly – in compari-
son, the traditional wind turbine rotates just as much
in a few months as a LEITWIND turbine in 20 years.
Modular Concept
LEITWIND turbines are designed based on a modular
concept that ensures rapid erection and low trans-
portation and installation costs. The generator is part
of the load-bearing structure and contributes to
economical weight management.
Innovative Generator
LEITWIND turbines have a multi-pole synchronous
generator with permanent magnets. The optimum de-
sign makes the LEITWIND turbine most economical.
Greater Power Yield
The use of permanent magnets eliminates the need
for electrical excitation of the generator coils and
improves the turbines’ yield, especially in the partial
load range.
Generator Cooling
The induction performance is completely available
as energy yield, which is especially advantageous in
the partial load range.
Accessibility
The unique hollow rotor shaft allows safe and easy
access for service and maintenance of all parts.
No External Transformer Station Required
External structures are unnecessary, since all the
power electronics and the transformer can be inte-
grated in the tower base.
Minimized Maintenance and Service
The reduction of moving parts and ease of main-
tenance result in lower operating and maintenance
costs. Modular design allows replacing of parts of
the rotor without having to dismantle the entire gen-
erator.
High reliability and performance
The confluence of proven technology and innovative
solutions leads to an extremely reliable turbine with
outstanding energy yield.
Selected references

Malles, Italy Uthumalai, India Salzstiegl, Austria Mogilishte, Bulgaria

2003/2006 2007 2007 2007/2008
LTW62 IEC IA, LTW77 IEC IIA 2 LTW77 1.5 MW IEC IIA h65 LTW77 1.35 MW IEC IIA h65 3 LTW77 1.5MW IEC IIA h65

Badia Calavena, Italy Montecatini, Italy Vulganello, Italy Pellafol, France

2008 2008/2009 2009 2009
LTW77 1.5 MW IEC IIA h65 6 LTW77 1.5MW IEC IIA h61.5 2 LTW77 1.0 MW IEC IIA h65 2 LTW77 1.5MW IEC IIA h65

Kalluthu, India Grouse Mountain, Canada Kavarna, Bulgaria Kavarna I, Bulgaria

2009/2010 2009 2009/2010 2009
12 LTW77 1.5 MW IEC IIA h65 LTW77 1.5 MW IEC IIA h65 2 LTW80 1.5 MW IEC IIA h80 6 LTW77 1.5 MW IEC IIA h80

Kottai, India Chettikurichi, India Puglia, Italy Kavarna II, Bulgaria

2009/2010 2010 2010 2010
3 LTW77 1.5 MW IEC IIA h65 LTW80 1.8 MW IEC IIA h80 15 LTW 77 1.0 MW IEC IIA h65 6 LTW77 1.5 MW IEC IIA h80

LEITWIND SPA Via Brennero, 34 I-39049 Vipiteno (BZ), Italy Tel. +39 0472 722111 www.leitwind.com