WIND ENERGY IN SKI RESORTS

HTI GROUP
We move people.

LEITWIND is part of the HTI group of industrial companies which is operating on a global scale in the areas of ropeways (Leitner, Poma, Bartholet and Agudio), snow groomers, crawler carriers and vegetation management systems (Prinoth and Jarraff), snowmaking and dust binding systems (Demaclenko and WLP), digitalized ski area management (Skadii), wind energy (Leitwind) and also hydropower (Troyer). Currently almost 4,300 employees work for the HTI group, spread across 20 production sites, 84 subsidiaries and 144 sales and service offices worldwide.

Wind power in ski resorts

Wind energy may prove to be the key to achieving energy independence in mountain tourism with significant advantages such as lower electricity tariffs and the possibility of producing energy on-site while ensuring maximum respect for the climate and surrounding nature.

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Wind power produces clean energy on site when it is needed most, such as for snowmaking at night. Ski resorts already have the infrastructure in place to take advantage of wind power, particularly at high altitudes where wind conditions are optimal.

LEITWIND’s modular and compact designs have made wind turbine transport and installation easier than ever. Unlike other forms of renewable energy, wind power requires very little space and does not spoil the natural landscape.

This is especially important in sensitive alpine environments, where LEITWIND turbines can provide the electricity needed for ropeways, snowmaking, hotels, and restaurants in a quiet and efficient manner, thanks to their DirectDrive generators.

By relying on wind energy, ski resorts can become more energy independent and reduce their carbon footprint, meeting the demands of environmentally conscious tourists.

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ADVANTAGES

Green, sustainable energy

Energy independence

On-site generation

Utilizing existing infrastructure

Reducing network overload and peak loads

Targeted energy supply

Low noise emissions with DirectDrive generators

Predictable energy costs and reduced grid fees

Reliable performance up to 97% availability

Unique selling proposition (USP) for marketing

CASE STUDY: CONSUMPTION OF TYPICAL ski resort

Ski resort

6 x GD10 gondola lifts
3 x CD6C chairlifts
200 snow guns
1 x HUSKY eMOTION

CONSUMPTION

735 MWh/year x 6
546 MWh/year x3
200 x 24 kW x 200 h
65 kW x 3h x 30 days x 5 months

TOTAL CONSUMPTION

4,410 MWh/ year
1,638 MWh/ year
960 MWh/ year
29 MWh/ year

TOTAL CONSUMPTION 7,044 MWH/year is equivalent to

LTW90

1.0 MW (3,781 MWh/year) = approx. 50 % of total energy consumption

Total consumption of 3 GD10 + 1 CD6C + 200 SNOW GUNS + 1 HUSKY eMOTION

LTW80

1.65 MW (3,839 MWh/year) = approx. 50 % of total energy consumption

Total consumption of 3 GD10 + 3 CD6C + 1 HUSKY eMOTION

LTW42

250kW (750 MWh/year) = approx. 10 % of total energy consumption

Total consumption of 1 GD10 + 1 HUSKY eMOTION

LTW42

250 / 500 KW

		LTW42 250 / 500 kW
DESIGN DATA	Rated power	250 \| 500 kW
	Hub height	28.4 m / 39 m
	Wind class	S
GENERATOR Direct Drive	Type	Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Synchronous Machine
	Stator Winding	Modular coils with tooth concentrated winding, exchangeable
	Rotor Topology	Modular Permanent Magnets with flux concentration, exchangeable
ROTOR	Rotor diameter	42 m
ROTOR	Swept Area	1,416 m2
WIND SPEED	Cut-in Wind Speed	2.5
WIND SPEED	Cut-out Wind Speed	23

ESTIMATED ANNUAL ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION

	LTW42 250 kW	LTW42 500 kW
m/s	MWh/y	MWh/y
4.50	492	495
5.00	622	676
5.50	750	872
6.00	872	1,075
6.50	985	1,278
7.00	1,088	1,472
7.50	1,181	1,653

CHARACTERISTICS

Ideal for on-site generation and consumption
Low start-up speed (generation with lower wind speed)
Modular design for quick & easy installation
Ideal complement to photovoltaic and hydropower plants
Suitable for low-and medium-voltage grids
Landscape-friendly installation
Simplified approval procedure
Annual maintenance required only

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LTW80

1,000 / 1,500 kW

		LTW80 1,000 / 1,500 KW
DESIGN DATA	Rated power	1,000 / 1,500 KW
	Hub height	65 / 80 m
	Wind class	IIA/ S / WTC S (IIIA+ Tropical Cycolne Class 1)
GENERATOR Direct Drive	Type	Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Synchronous Machine
	Stator Winding	Modular coils with tooth concentrated winding, exchangeable
	Rotor Topology	Modular Permanent Magnets with flux concentration, exchangeable
ROTOR	Rotor diameter	80 m
ROTOR	Swept Area	5,064 m2
WIND SPEED	Cut-in Wind Speed	3
WIND SPEED	Cut-out Wind Speed	25

ESTIMATED ANNUAL ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION

	LTW80 1,000 KW	LTW80 1,500 KW
m/s	MWh/y	MWh/y
5.50	2,733	3,094
6.00	3,215	3,752
6.50	3,666	4,400
7.00	4,078	5,023
7.50	4,446	5,611
8.00	4,765	6,157
8.50	5,034	6,658

CHARACTERISTICS

Ideal for high-wind locations (<250 km/h)
Easy installation thanks to modular, compact design
World’s most commonly installed LEITWIND turbine
Can supply up to one-third of energy demand of a ski resort per turbine
Suitable for energy communities
Additional source of revenue

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LTW90

1,000 / 1,500 kW

		LTW90 1,000 / 1,500 KW
DESIGN DATA	Rated power	1,000 / 1,500 KW
	Hub height	65 / 80 m
	Wind class	IIIA / S
GENERATOR Direct Drive	Type	Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Synchronous Machine
	Stator Winding	Modular coils with tooth concentrated winding, exchangeable
	Rotor Topology	Modular Permanent Magnets with flux concentration, exchangeable
ROTOR	Rotor diameter	90 m
ROTOR	Swept Area	6,404 m2
WIND SPEED	Cut-in Wind Speed	3
WIND SPEED	Cut-out Wind Speed	25

ESTIMATED ANNUAL ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION

	LTW90 1,000 kW	LTW90 1,500 kW
m/s	MWh/y	MWh/y
4.50	2,194	2,383
5.00	2,749	3,087
5.50	3,283	3,804
6.00	3,781	4,507
6.50	4,238	5,175
7.00	4,650	5,792
7.50	5,020	6,348

CHARACTERISTICS

Ideal for low to medium wind areas
Outstanding performance with large rotor diameter
Easy installation thanks to modular, compact design
Can supply up to one-third of energy demand of a ski resort per turbine
Suitable for energy communities
Additional source of revenue

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DIRECTDRIVE

The LEITWIND success story began with the HTI Group's expertise in ropeways, which led to the development of a wind turbine with maximum efficiency. Indeed, HTI’s proprietary direct electric drive (DirectDrive) was transposed from a ropeway to the top of a wind turbine, producing significant improvements in operational performance and efficiency. DirectDrive is an in-house development which eliminates the need for a gearbox, resulting in a simpler design, lower maintenance, and reduced downtime. This innovative, patented synchronous generator features permanent magnets and offers some striking advantages: