07/16/2009
US Wind Energy Technology - On the Cutting Edge of Science III
The next wind energy innovation to come out of the USA
3. The Windspire:
What It Is:
The Windspire is a vertical wind turbine, similar to the Quiet Revolution. This 30-foot tall, 4-foot wide turbine generates 2000 kilowatts per hour given 12-mph winds, and it can survive winds up to 105 mph.
How It Works:
Windspire has a tall, thin propellerless rotor. It generates power when wind spins its vertical airfoils.
Where To Find It:
These wind turbines have been installed across the county in homes, museums, businesses and schools. For example, the Michigan governor's residence has a wind turbine, and Quinnipiac College in Connecticut is planning to use the turbines on campus to help power its buildings.
Please go to www.youtube.com and type in "Windspire Verticle Wind Turbines" for video material on the technology.
For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
3. The Windspire:
What It Is:
The Windspire is a vertical wind turbine, similar to the Quiet Revolution. This 30-foot tall, 4-foot wide turbine generates 2000 kilowatts per hour given 12-mph winds, and it can survive winds up to 105 mph.
How It Works:
Windspire has a tall, thin propellerless rotor. It generates power when wind spins its vertical airfoils.
Where To Find It:
These wind turbines have been installed across the county in homes, museums, businesses and schools. For example, the Michigan governor's residence has a wind turbine, and Quinnipiac College in Connecticut is planning to use the turbines on campus to help power its buildings.
Please go to www.youtube.com and type in "Windspire Verticle Wind Turbines" for video material on the technology.
For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
- Source:
- Online editorial www.windfair.net
- Author:
- Posted by: Trevor Sievert, Online Editorial Journalist
- Email:
- ts@windfair.net
- Link:
- www.windfair.net/...
- Keywords:
- wind energy, renewable energy, wind turbine, wind power, wind farm, rotorblade, onshore, offshore