VAWT/AR overview

  • The first new mechanical motion for a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine since Darrieus (1931)
  • Patent Pending 8/7/06
  • Unique combination of helicopter rotor head design with wind turbine design.
  • No prior art in wind turbine technology found during extensive patent searches.
  • A result of 4-5 years of research.

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  • The VAWT/AR introduces multiple interactive variables that will allow for open-ended research towards advanced performance.
  • The VAWT/AR exploits complex physical laws but can be implemented in a relatively simple mechanical device.
  • The VAWT/AR can be manufactured very inexpensively, thus significantly reducing cost per watt.
  • The VAWT/AR has the potential for longer productive life by producing power at lower RPM and higher torque, further reducing $/watt. [Horsepower = f(RPM x torque)]
  • The VAWT/AR may be considered a paradigm shift in the wind turbine industry and is protected by U.S. IP rights.
  • The VAWT/AR is a new technology which has not been exploited to its fullest potential. It is not a matter of "if", but simply a matter of "when" the extent of its full potential and utility is determined.
  • The VAWT/AR project has large implications for developing countries.