Giraffe 2.0
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GIRAFFE 2.0 RENEWABLE ENERGY RENEWABLE MATERIALS PERFECT SYNERGY

Highlights InnoVentum’s Giraffe 2.0 is a stand-alone hybrid power station for generation of electricity with solar panels and a wind turbine, suitable for residential as well as industrial use. Wind turbine Micro inverters   3,5 kW wind turbine   24 photovoltaic (PV) panels (6 kWp)   24 micro-inverters and one wind inverter,   wooden structure, Electronics (hidden)   screw foundation (8 screws)   electronics for monitoring and grid connection Screw foundation Wooden support structure

How does the Giraffe 2.0 work? The Giraffe 2.0 is a hybrid power station ready to charge anything from your e-vehicle to your home - by capturing This futuristic yet natural construction comprises a wooden structure supporting solar modules as well as a wind Intelligent positioning of PV panels in 20 different angles allows for stable energy production - providing solar energy during four (!) additional hours compared to a classic flat The Giraffe 2.0 is normally equipped with a 3,5 kW wind turbine, but can have a 1,75 kW solution instead The solar panels provide power capacity of 6,0 kWp.

Giraffe 2.0: stable energy production complementing solar with wind power The Giraffe 2.0 is able to produce up to 13 850 kWh per year even in countries with lower solar radiation and moderate winds - providing power 24 hours a day, all year round

Giraffe 2.0 Installation Examples Malmo, Sweden

InnoVentum Demo & Test Site in Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Anticorrosion protection Expected lifetime Rated rotating speed Rated wind speed Cut-in wind speed Power control method 3,5 kW Upwind, horizontal axis 7800* kWh at 6 m/s 4,05 m 3 Polyester resin reinforced with Sealed design + e-coat + anodizing + UV resistant paint > 20 years 250 rpm 12 m/s 3 m/s Passive centrifugal variable pitch system with shock absorber Power Curve 4.0 3.5 Power Output, kW Rated power output Type Annual energy yield Rotor diameter Number of blades Blade material Braking method Anti-twist mechanism Grid feeding Turbine weight Noise level at 8 m/s Tower type:...

Wind Turbine Product Certificates Turbine manufacturer 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 tests carried out by INTERTEK prove that the wind turbine conforms 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 the United Kingdom. APPROVED PRODUCT WIND ENERGY

Wind Turbine: Superior Quiet performance: at a distance of 60 metres and a constant wind of 8 m/s, a sound level of 37,1 dB (A) was registered (according to BWEA standards). That is the same level of background noise we find, Table on the right gives a reference of the intensities of the noise generated by some typical sources: ustic Performance Sound intensity in decibels. dB(A) Movement of tree leaves 20 Motorcycle with exhaust pipe 100

PV Panels: Technical Specifications InnoVentum's Giraffe 2.0 in standard configuration includes 24 solar panels with the following technical parameters (for each panel): Short circuit current Open circuit voltage Current at maximum power Voltage at maximum power Front cover Back cover 3,2mm thermally pre-stressed solar glass Composite film Anodized aluminum 6x10 multicrystal!ine solar cells Protection class IP 67, with bypass diodes This data sheet complies with DIN EN 50380

PV Panels: Warranties InnoVentum’s Giraffe 2.0 offers attractive warranty conditions for PV panels included in the installation:   10-year product warranty for defects in material and/or workmanship   25-year linear performance warranty: deviation from the minimum power no greater than 0,6 % p.a., the minimum rated power after 25 years 83 % of the minimum rated power of crystalline modules

Micro Inverters The Micro Inverter System has revolutionized the solar industry's approach to small- and industrial- scale installations. By distributing power conversion technology into the array(s), photovoltaic systems deliver higher energy harvest, enable flexible designs, and contain no single point of system failure. The benefits of this approach include: - No system-wide point of failure - Predictable, scheduled O&M only - Project cash flow stability - Increased safety with no HVDC - Conduct detailed performance analyses - Detect issues automatically - Take advantage of remote...

Micro vs. String Inverters Solar systems are constantly affected by environmental factors, such as shade, dust and debris. Using a traditional string inverter means that everything is wired in series, and the lowest performing module determines the performance of the entire series. This is commonly known as "The Christmas Light Effect," and can significantly decrease the energy production of the system. Micro inverters allow each solar panel to operate independently and control the power from each with 99.6% accuracy. This results in a significant increase in the performance of the entire...

Online monitoring tool We also offer an online monitoring platform with apps for iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC so that you always have full control of your power production. - With at-a-glance views of energy production and performance, system owners can see their system is performing as expected. - Easily compare current performance against a previous day week or month. - View historical weather data to understand - System status indicator tells you when the system is not performing as expected and what can be done to restore performance. - One-click sharing with integrated social media...

Giraffe Concept Evolution

Giraffe Concept Evolution: moving closer to organic design and natural curves Giraffe Giraffe prototype

Giraffe vs Giraffe 2.0 – More Power Higher = Better +3m longer neck to avoid wind turbulence and reach higher wind speed In addition, a more powerful wind turbine with 5 times larger swept area, and generator increase from 1.75 kW -> 3.5 kW > 3000 kWh more per year 6,0 m 12,0 m 2 Middle Row added +8 PV Modules for higher production > 2 000 kWh more per year