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GIRAFFE 2.0

HighlightsInnoVentum’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.

The Giraffe 2.0 comprises

  3.5 kW wind turbine

  24 photovoltaic (PV) panels (6 kWp)

  24 micro-inverters and one wind inverter,

  wooden structure,  screw foundation (8 screws)

  electronics for monitoring and grid connection

PV panels

Wooden support structureScrew

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Micro inverters

Wind turbine

Electronics (hidden)

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 energy of the wind and sun.

This futuristic yet natural construction comprises a wooden structure supporting solar modules as well as a wind turbine.

Intelligent positioning of PV panels in 24 different angles allows for stable energy production – providing solar energy

PV mounting

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 productioncomplementing solar with wind power

The Giraffe 2.0 is able to produce up to 13 800 kWh per year even in countries with lower solar radiation and moderate winds – providing power 24 hours a day, all year round

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Giraffe 2.0 Installation ExamplesMalmö, Sweden

InnoVentum Demo & Test Site in Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Components

Rated power output 3.5 kWType Upwind, horizontal axisAnnual energy yield 7800* kWh at 6 m/s Rotor diameter 4.05 mNumber of blades 3Blade material Polyester resin reinforced with

Anticorrosion protection Sealed design + e-coat + anodizing + UV resistant paint

Expected lifetime >20 yearsRated rotating speed 250 rpmRated wind speed 12 m/sCut-in wind speed 3 m/s

Power control method Passive centrifugal variable pitch system with shock absorber

Braking method Electric

Anti-twist mechanism Slip RingGrid feeding 120 / 240 V AC – 50 Hz – 1 phaseTurbine weight 185 kgNoise level at 8 m/s 37 dB(A) at 60 mTower type: 12 or 16 m Dali Wooden Tower

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"Design and Manufacture of Small Wind Turbines", awarded

Lloyds Registers.

The tests carried out by INTERTEK prove that the wind

generators in the United States and the MCS regulations for the installation of wind generators in the United Kingdom.

Wind Turbine: Superior Acoustic Performance

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).

for example, in a library.

Table on the right gives a reference of the intensities of the noise generated by some typical sources:

SSoouunndd iinntteennssiittyy iinn ddeecciibbeellss,, ddBB((AA))Footprint 10Movement of tree leaves 20Conversation in a low voice 30Library 40

50Conversation 60

80 Vacuum cleaner

Motorcycle with exhaust pipe 100 Rock concert 120 Pneumatic drill 130 Jet plane taking off 150 Bomb explosion 180

Nominal power (+5/-0 W) 250 WpShort circuit current

37.78 VCurrent at maximum power 8.45 AVoltage at maximum power

≥15.0%Format 1670 mm x 1000 mm x 35 mm (incl. frame)WeightFront cover 3.2mm thermally pre-stressed solar glassBack coverFrame Anodized aluminumCell 6 x 10 multicrystalline solar cells

Junction box 110 mm*5 x 115 mm*17 x 23 mm*4

Protection class IP 67, with bypass diodesCable 4 mm2 Solar cable; (+) 1210 mm, (-) 1210 mmConnector

IEC 61215 (Ed. 2); IEC 61730 (Ed. 1.), Application class A.This data sheet complies with DIN EN 50380

Place of manufacture Made in EU

technical parameters (for each panel):

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PV Panels: Warranties

  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

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InnoVentum’s Giraffe 2.0 offers attractive warranty conditions for PV panels included in the installation:

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

-  No system-wide point of failure- - -  Increased safety with no HVDC-  Conduct detailed performance analyses-  Detect issues automatically-  Take advantage of remote diagnostic tools-  Proactively plan for maintenance instead of reacting to central inverter emergencies-  Accelerated system installation time- -  No need for procurement of specialized HVDC component parts

Micro Inverters

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Micro vs. String InvertersSolar 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

energy production of the system.

Micro inverters allow each solar panel to operate

performance of the entire system (20% increase on average).

The ability to diagnose module issues remotely, precisely, quickly, and easily over the life of the PV installation results in

capabilities, as well as the ability to claim module warranties easily where appropriate.

standard. A micro inverter solution proposed by InnoVentum offers a 20 year warranty! Each micro inverter installed on a PV panel is working at low voltage, lowering the risk of failure.

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MAINTENANCE HIGH

WARRANTY 20 YEARS 5 YEARS

Features:-  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 variations in performance.

-  System status indicator tells you when the system is not performing as expected and what can be done to restore performance.

- buttons. Accessible from any device with an Internet connection.

We also offer an online monitoring platform with apps for iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac and PC so that you always have full control of your power production.

Giraffe Concept Evolution

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

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4.1 m

12.0 m

2.3 m 3.3 m

Higher = Better+3 m 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+6000 kWh/year

Giraffe vs Giraffe 2.0 – More Power

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2 Middle Row added+8 PV Modules for higher production

+2000 kWh/year

+8000 kWh/year

Giraffe vs Giraffe 2.0 – Stronger & More Durable

Higher strength thanks to glulam enabling a bigger rotor turbine

Less reinforcement / wood needed to achieve higher strength

giving the 2.0 a more harmonious design

Stronger with less metal:long GL beam replaces bolt assembly.

Connections are less complex and more robust

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Giraffe vs Giraffe 2.0 – More Space for EVs

2 parking places for EV charging

6.0 m 5.7 m

1 parking place for EV charging

Comparing Giraffe with Giraffe 2.0PARAMETER GIRAFFE GIRAFFE 2.0

TToottaall eenneerrggyy oouuttppuutt ppeerr yyeeaarr,, kkWWhh55 880000 kkWWhh

16 PVs x 250 Wp = 4 kWp1.75 kW turbine – 2 m rotor diameter

1133 880000 kkWWhh24 PVs x 250 Wp = 6 kWp

3.5 kW turbine – 4 m rotor diameter

FFoooottpprriinntt,, mm22 2211..11 mm22

3.7 m x 5.7 m2244..66 mm22

4.1 m x 6.0 m

EEnneerrggyy DDeennssiittyy (kWh/square meter footprint) 225500 kkWWhh // mm22 556633 kkWWhh // mm22

NNooiissee lleevveell(at 6m/s wind speed – 20 m from Giraffe) 4433 ddBB((AA)) 33 ddBB((AA))

WWeeiigghhtt ooff mmeettaall uusseedd(80% recycled)

113300 kkgg Bolting114400 kkgg Metal plate + Feet

4400 kkgg Bolting6600 kkgg Metal plate + Feet

TToottaall nnuummbbeerr ooff ppaarrttss(w/o bolting)

Wood 1144Metal Plates and Feet 2244

Wood 3322Metal Plates and Feet 1144

VVoolluummee ooff wwooooddWWeeiigghhtt (Density)

22..5500 mm33 (Swedish Pine)887755 kkgg (350 kg/m3)

33..0055 mm33 (Glulam GL24)11 335500 kkgg (440 kg/m3)

TToottaall CC 22 ccaappttuurreedd,, ttoonnss

2 Wood, Captured2 Steel, Emitted

++ 33..774455 TT

-- 33..885555 TT++ 00..111100 TT

++ 44..666600 TT

-- 44..770000 TT++ 00..004400 TT

of the Giraffe 2.0 Wooden Structure

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2 while reducing carbon sources

2 in the atmosphere:

  reduce emissions or “carbon sources”

  2 and store it - increasing “carbon sinks”

Wood has the unique ability to do both.

Each cubic metre 2. Every cubic metre of wood 2 emissions by an average

2 2 stored in wood, we get a total 2

Source: Tackle climate change, USE WOOD

Why Cutting Trees is Good

forests which are left in a natural state. Younger trees, 2 than mature

trees, which will eventually die and rot, returning their 2 to the atmosphere, while most of the

2 of the trees harvested from a managed forest continues to be stored throughout the life of the resulting wood product.

InnoVentum always procures wood grown in sustainably managed forests.

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Source: Tackle climate change, USE WOOD

Carbon Impact of Wood compared to Steel

2 emissions, 2 impact

Source: Tackle climate change, USE WOOD

2 balance of the Giraffe 2.0

GGiirraaffffee 22..00::-  Use of wood contribution, offsetting 2

-  Use of steel components, carbon footprint: 2

  2 balance – 4 700 kg + 40 kg = – 4 660 kg

Considerations:1 m3 of wood replacing steel offsets 1 500 kg of CO2 (incl. transportation and processing of wood)582 kg CO2 is emitted per ton of steel manufacturedDensity of steel: 7850 kg/m3

- 4.6 tons CO2

Conclusion: Giraffe 2.0 - more than carbon neutral

Interested? Contact us!

sales@innoventum.seInnoVentum AB in Sweden

Lilla Varvsgatan 1421115 Malmö, Sweden

Julien Daligaultjulien@innoventum.se InnoVentum in France15 Rue De Mortain

FR-50600 Saint-Hilaire du H+33 6 51 01 76 87