AOC 15/50 wind turbine, rated at 50 kW and capable of 66 kW at maximum power, is the most cost effective, efficient and proven wind turbine in its class. Ideal for remote or urban locations and for grid connected or wind-diesel application, the AOC 15/50 can be adapted for any customer. Atlantic Orient Canada Inc, a subsidiary of Seaforth, has been manufacturing and installing the AOC 15/50 worldwide since 1995. The AOC 15/50 is manufactured in Nova Scotia, and Quebec with blades made in Scotland. The AOC 15/50 wind turbine is the evolution of the rugged and reliable Enertech E44, hundreds of which were installed in the 1980’s and are still running today.

Independent analysis and testing at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), the Netherlands Energy Research Foundation (ECN), RISO Laboratory in Denmark, the Atlantic Wind Test Site (AWTS) on Prince Edward Island and other sites around the world verifies this turbine’s durability in even the harshest weather conditions. One of the most important safety criteria in the design of the AOC 15/50 is the ability to safely control the wind turbine in normal and extreme conditions. This has led to the development of redundant failsafe control mechanisms. The ultimate goal above and beyond low cost and high reliability is the protection and safe operation of the wind turbine in all specified conditions. 

Features of the AOC 15/50

Simple operation with minimal maintenance requirements.

PLC Based Control System

Four independent braking systems: Tip brakes, dynamic brake, parking brake and stall regulated blades

Downwind passive yaw configuration

3 glass-fibre high efficiency blades

Machining and assembly of drive train ISO 9001 certified.

System Design Life - 30 years