Alaskan Wind Industries knows that not all wind turbines are created equal - especially when it comes to extreme environments such as arctic conditions. The Northwind 100 Arctic turbine is based on the original Northwind 100 model, which got its start in the cold environs of rural Alaska. Through more than 15 years of operating experience and design enhancements for arctic applications, Northern has created an arctic turbine model that is truly best-in-class for cold and icy environments.

Some of the important features that make our Northwind 100 Arctic turbine a specialized solution for your renewable energy needs:

• Permanent Magnet Direct Drive technology: Northern's Permanent Magnet Direct Drive technology is designed for superior performance in all environments, but is specifically designed to excel in arctic conditions.
• Tubular tower: Although the Northwind 100 Arctic turbine is designed for low maintenance, routine inspections are much simpler and safer in cold weather environments since key access points are enclosed from the elements.
• Ice-block blade coating: To maximize uptime in cold and icy environments, every Northwind 100 Arctic turbine comes with a specially formulated hydro-phobic polymer coating.

There are many ways in which cold and icy conditions can affect the general operation of most other wind turbines. Most electronic devices have operating parameters that can not withstand extreme cold conditions. In addition to that, if a turbine has a gearbox-laden drive train, it will most likely require specialized hydraulic fluids and heating elements.

The ability for trained personnel to access and service the tower bolts, as well as access the technology housed in the nacelle, costs time and money, especially if the key access points are exposed to the elements. Therefore, servicing them in cold environments can be a dangerous, lengthy and costly endeavor.

For all of these reasons, our technological advancements and turbine design make the Northwind 100 Arctic turbine the right choice for cold and icy environments - a perfect fit for Alaska!