Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
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VP100 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Prototype Spinning at Clines Corners, New Mexico May 2007. Capable of generating 150 - 300 MWh of annual energy at good wind sites. VAWTPower Management, Inc.
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April 1st, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Good design. We should have more VAWTs like this.
April 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Wow… that’s so cool! I never thought I’d learn something on You Tube. LOL I just thought I would see videos of stuff that already happened. I did see “breakthrough in Solar Energy,” video that was awesome too.
Thanks for uploading this! I have even been upclose to many windfarms, but it is great to see any progression in the name of renewable energy.
April 7th, 2009 at 5:59 am
seems like a good idea to me
April 7th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Yes, 150 – 300 mWh/year.
Approximate Annual Energy = 80kW x 24 hours/day x 365 days/year x 0.3 = 210 mWh/year for 7 m/s wind speed
April 13th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I would LOVE to be tapping into it right about now!!!!!
April 15th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
It have a very nice design!
April 16th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I would rather see entire “farms” of these than 1 power plant runs on dirty coal or atomic power!
April 18th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
It’s a clever idea. I recall seeing the same design windturbine on the roof of the Auckland University’s engineering faculty building in the very early 1980s. It’s an idea that needs to be exploited.
April 21st, 2009 at 9:19 am
An increase in solidity (more airfoils) would increase power and energy production. The tradeoffs are increased cost of airfoils, gearbox, and generator. The increased weight also affects resonance. Notwithstanding these issues a fourth airfoil is being considered.
April 21st, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Why are the blades set up so sparsely?
June 18th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
How can I get hold of VAWTPOWER? eric@ericmair.com
June 29th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
WINDTERRA (Green) News June 2009
In this issue:
1. OFF – Grid capability
2. Poles. Poles, Poles
3. FIT program
4. Financing
5. Permitting
The ECO 1200 is a now both a “Grid Tie” and “off grid product. The ECO 1200’s vertical axis design is an industry leader. The “all inclusive” simplistic mount, turbine, generator and matched inverter make an easily installed complete package. How much simpler than joining a wire to a breaker in the panel box or tie to your battery bank can you get! We are always facing the wind!
The inclusion of an off-grid option allows the power created by the ECO 1200 to be stored in batteries. The Battery Charger is only intended to be connected to a battery bank. The ability to convert energy into a range from 24 v – 48 v DC power leaves many options. This device also has an operating range from – 25 to 40 degrees Celsius.
In response to customer interest we continue to expand our recommended installation options. Last issue we promoted the use of outbuildings as an option. After working with different supply companies, using our specification requirements, we have suppliers in place for three types of poles…steel, composite, and wood. All three would place our unit about 30 ft. above ground. The steel pole requires a cement foundation. The composite and wood poles require a bored hole. Poles can be purchased for as little as $1000.00.
Recently we read about a “FIT” program. There is a movement towards a feed in tariff program. This program is designed to pay the small energy producer for each KW produced. This is a significant change in support of “Green Energy”.
We have worked with lending agencies and have a simplified process in place. By working with lending agencies we have virtually removed the bureaucracy of financing a wind turbine. These lending agencies know our product and have a great offer to help diminish the immediate cash outlay.
Work on the permitting side is also developing. We have example letters to neighbors, a sample ordinance along with advice on permitting available for your use.
Please contact us for further information or a reseller contact
Have you looked at our brochure lately?
Windterra is Building Tomorrow’s Energy Future …Today!
Contacts:
Larry Wagner Phone 403-456-3350