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  • Evance Wind Turbine to demonstrate renewable energy at
    Press Release
    23rd July 2010

    The Evance R9000 wind turbine, ordered by the Municipality of Skive, will be initially installed at an International Scout Camp as part of a demonstration for renewable energy.

    The Evance R9000 wind turbine, ordered by the Municipality of Skive, will be initially installed at an International Scout Camp as part of a demonstration for renewable energy.

    This camp, officially known as “Scout Explorer Event  20:10”, or “SEE 20:10”, which is to be held near the coastal town of Skive in North West Denmark this summer, is estimated to be attended by over 15,000 scouts and leaders from around the World.
     
    As Denmark is a leading country in the production of renewable energy, the organisers see this event as an opportunity to demonstrate renewable energy solutions to educate the next generation in looking after the environment.
     
    The Evance R9000 5kW wind turbine will be installed by CIRKEL Energi, Evance’s distributor and certified installer in Scandinavia. After the event, the turbine will be moved and installed in the village of Lihme to supply power to a local primary school, as well as for educational purposes.
     
    “The Evance R9000 was the obvious answer to the call for an efficient and reliable wind turbine that not only represents eco-awareness but also provides for an economically viable solution” commented Kim Bilskov, Sales Director at CIRKEL Energi. “We recently installed the turbine and are already talking to the Municipality of Skive regarding a second Evance turbine to be installed at another school in the district”.
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  • Evance R9000 small wind turbine receives full MCS accreditation

    Press Release
    20th July 2010

    Evance, a leader in the manufacture of small wind turbines, is pleased to announce that its R9000 5kW wind turbine has completed all tests and awarded full Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation.

    Evance, a leader in the manufacture of small wind turbines, is pleased to announce that its R9000 5kW wind turbine has completed all tests and awarded full Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation.

    This accreditation is a formal recognition of the durability, reliability, safety and overall performance of the R9000, which provides customers with confidence in the turbine, as well as entitlement to income from Feed-in Tariffs.
     
    For durability, the MCS states that a Class II turbine, such as the R9000, needs to be in operation for at least 6 months and achieve a minimum of 25 hours operating in winds greater that 15.3 m/s (34.2 mph). During this test period the R9000 substantially exceeded this parameters, by operating for over 200 hours in winds >15.3 m/s, proving its resilience. It actually saw sufficient wind to pass the Class I durability criteria within this timeframe.
     
    To prove dependable operation the MCS required a 6 month running test. The R9000 test period began in November 2009 through to June 2010, with the turbine operating consistently throughout this period, so demonstrating its reliability.
     
    “We are very pleased to have our product performance accredited as we have always been proud of the data we publish as our products are developed to BWEA testing standards,” stated Andrew Tasker, Product Director for Evance Wind Turbines Ltd. “We ran two concurrent test sites, in Cornwall and Shetland, which allowed us to rigorously test the turbine and tower in harsh winter conditions, with exceptional results.”
     
    Turbines also have to pass the Safety & Function criteria which reviews and tests how a turbine copes with high wind speeds. For the R9000 this meant that the patented Reactive Pitchmechanism and Electro Brakewere fully tested, with both passing all requirements. Also technical information, such as load calculations and stress analysis, has been independently audited.
     
    “We welcomed the introduction of the MCS as we believe it will improve standards across the industry. The R9000 is an excellent design, and it is good to see a product designed and manufactured in the UK meeting these stringent requirements” commented Kevin Parslow, CEO of Evance Wind Turbines Ltd. “The outstanding performance of the R9000 will give all customers, around the World, confidence to invest in small wind and Evance as a supplier of small wind turbines.”

     

     

     

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  • Two Evance R9000 turbines generate power to support arable farm. Turbines will dramatically reduce electricity bill and enable Feed-in Tariff income

    Press Release
    15th July 2010

    An arable farm in Derbyshire is now harnessing the wind to contribute to its energy requirements while lowering its carbon footprint using two Evance R9000 turbines.

    An arable farm in Derbyshire is now harnessing the wind to contribute to its energy requirements while lowering its carbon footprint using two Evance R9000 turbines.

    Hallmark Tractors, a renowned supplier to the farming community and a distributer for Evance Wind Turbines, a leader in the manufacture of small wind turbines, supplied and installed the two Evance 5kW wind turbines on 18m towers.

    The power generated by the turbines will be used to contribute towards the power consumed by the farms grain dryer and the engineering business located on the farm. Any electricity not used will be fed into the national grid.
     
    The turbines are expected to generate enough energy to meet over fifty per cent of the farm’s requirements, so will dramatically reduce the electricity bill and enable Feed-in Tariff (FiT) income. 
     
    “The fact that the R9000 has no gearbox, which greatly increases its reliability and durability, as well as reducing maintenance costs, and that the turbine is manufactured in the UK, were both important factors in making my choice” commented Mr Will Smith of Covert Farm, Derbyshire. “Having the Hallmark team’s support through every phase, from the initial wind survey, grant and planning applications to the installation, was invaluable.”
     
    “Having completed the Mircogeneration Certification Scheme Phase 2 requirements the Evance R9000 is eligible for Government’s new Feed-in Tariff  – a reward for generating your own electricity from renewable sources” stated Jim Nash, Managing Director of Hallmark Tractors. “So with the Feed-in Tariff and the fact that this is a highly efficient turbine we are seeing a high level of interest in the R9000 – currently we have over 18 applications in planning.”
     
    Together with an operational life of over 20 years, existing installations averaging over 99% up time and eligibility for the FiT, the Evance R9000 can make a significant contribution to reducing the cost of a farm’s power - providing power to light poultry sheds or cattle sheds, running milking equipment for dairy farmers and powering a grain dryer for arable farms. 

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  • Evance first company to submit data for MCS Phase 2
    Press Release
    4th May 2010

    Delivering confidence in product performance and reliability

    Delivering confidence in product performance and reliability

    Evance, a leader in the manufacture of small wind turbines, is pleased to be the first company to have completed the Mircogeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Phase 2 requirements when the MCS Transition Arrangements document was issued on 28th April 2010.
     
    The MCS Phase 2 required performance data and a safety & function report to be submitted for products, which Evance has submitted for the R9000, and performance data is available at www.evancewind.com.
     
    "The MCS gives consumers the guarantee that certified microgeneration products and the installers of those products have conformed to a rigorous set of standards. The introduction of Phase 2 transition arrangements for small wind systems now gives customers additional information on the status of listed products,” commented Alex Murley, Head of Small-Systems for RenewableUK.
     
     “We were excited to be the first manufacturer to submit product documentation which satisfies Phase 2 of the MCS Transition Arrangements and we have also completed the Factory Control Process assessment,” stated Andrew Tasker, Product Director for Evance. “We have been working with an independent certification body for over a year to carry out comprehensive testing at our fully calibrated facilities, as key features of Evance products are quality and reliability.”
     
    “We welcome the introduction of this scheme as we believe it will improve standards across the industry” said Kevin Parslow, CEO of Evance. “To fulfill all the product testing and data verification is a significant investment. We are committed to achieving the full MCS award as it gives all customers confidence in our ability to deliver a leading product.”
     
    “Although the first small wind system market in the world to introduce robust product standards, the UK sector is in a period of transition, with many wind products currently undergoing MCS testing and certification processes for the first time and which have yet to be completed,” continued Alex Murley, Head of Small-Systems for RenewableUK.
     
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    About Evance

    Evance is a leading manufacturer of small wind turbines. Designed to capture energy at low wind speeds and convert up to 96% of energy captured into electricity, the 5kW R9000 turbine leads its field in efficiency, reliability and performance. This renewable energy solution is ideal for farms & rural businesses, education institutions, industrial businesses and rural houses. Evance, based in the UK, has an International network of resellers.

    Media Contact

    Sarah Haslam, Marketing Manager, sarahhaslam@evancewind.com

     

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