Carter CWT 500

The wind turbine CWT 500 is a production of Carter Wind Systems Inc., a manufacturer from United States. This manufacturer has been in business since 1982. Carter Wind Systems Inc. is no longer active.

The rated power of Carter CWT 500 is 500,00 kW. At a wind speed of 1,79 m/s, the wind turbine starts its work. the cut-out wind speed is 26,82 m/s.

The rotor diameter of the Carter CWT 500 is 36,6 m. The rotor area amounts to 1.050,7 m². The wind turbine is equipped with 2 rotor blades. The maximum rotor speed is 45 U/min.

The Carter CWT 500 is fittet with a Planetary gearbox. The gearbox has 2 stages.

In the generator, Carter Wind Systems Inc. sets to Asynchronus. The manufacturer has used one generator for the CWT 500. The maximum speed of the generator is 1.836 U/min. The voltage amounts to 480 V. At the mains frequency, the CWT 500 is at 60 Hz.

In the construction of the tower, the manufacturer uses Steel tube. As corrosion protection for the tower Carter focuses on galvanized.

Unfortunately there are no photos available for this wind turbine. There are no models for this wind turbine. Power data for the CWT 500 of Carter are not stored in the system.

The Carter CWT 500 has been listed since 27.02.2013.