well I'd be more than willing to assist in testing in an "adverse" environment, my zip code is 99654 ( I'm sure this will help in gleaning wind statistics) we have a VERY consistant wind patern that often has gusts strong enough to knock semi's off the road (broad side wind gusts against those huge trailers easily knock them off the road system).
Hopefully the information I provided you will lead to something, if you are not gaining traction and need a local voice let me know.
We're negotiating the manufacturing/sales/marketing arrangement right now, and hopefully we'll be able to get of top dead center soon. We've stood up to 115 MPH winds, and the dampener materials are supposed to maintain their elastomeric characteristics down to -40 F, but we can't assume anything without actual testing in that environment for a long time. Might need some help. Thanks for the heads-up on the other web site. ~bb
@BlackhawkWindEnergy can we chat briefly? there is an opportunity that I would like to make you aware off out side of the public realm, I'm comfortalbe with text, phone, what ever your best able to leverage; I really want to see your idea go main stream and I think I know just the place to start.
In fact, that is an interesting point. Due to the fact that this wind turbine needs a stable ground reference in order to establish a steady rotational plane, it would not work very well on a pitching deck. However, if you install it on the dock next to your boat in the marina, you will not get any complaints from your neighbors, because it is almost completely silent!
Very well done, I've been loosely following your progress. My first thought IS, how much is it? What's the difference in cost for a similar unit and what's the payback time if I go with your unit versus a similar one?
Now for some irony...here's exactly how I built my product, here's my patent number, please dont copy me LOL!!!
Good job guys and well done, make sure it's worth the money meaning, the payback time is sufficient to warrant the cost.
Our projections for 100kW Commercial Scale show that the VAWT/AR requires less than 25% materials of any comparable HAWT. This of course relates to lower COGS and MSRP, which in turn reflects directly on ROI.
Yes, the patent system is ironic, but as someone more eloquent than I once said: "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light."
Congratulations on a tremendous technical achievement.
As the son of Seattle aerospace metal forming inventor and patent holder Kenneth E. Early ("Axial Load Bulge Forming", co-founder of Exotic Metals Forming Inc.) I very much appreciate the hard work, patience and creativity required to push forward into technical vistas others have overlooked.
Our country and the world needs reliable, cost effective, distributed small scale renewable energy. May you avoid the VC trap ensnaring Ausra.
Very kind - thank you. Yes, the old saying "Invent a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door" may have been true at one time, but it certainly does not reflect the investment climate of today's economy. Perhaps a more relevant quote would be from the Roman historian Tacitus (AD 56 – AD 117): "The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise."
well I'd be more than willing to assist in testing in an "adverse" environment, my zip code is 99654 ( I'm sure this will help in gleaning wind statistics) we have a VERY consistant wind patern that often has gusts strong enough to knock semi's off the road (broad side wind gusts against those huge trailers easily knock them off the road system).
Hopefully the information I provided you will lead to something, if you are not gaining traction and need a local voice let me know.
zTargeTed1 1 year ago
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zTargeTed1 1 year ago
@zTargeTed1
We're negotiating the manufacturing/sales/marketing arrangement right now, and hopefully we'll be able to get of top dead center soon. We've stood up to 115 MPH winds, and the dampener materials are supposed to maintain their elastomeric characteristics down to -40 F, but we can't assume anything without actual testing in that environment for a long time. Might need some help. Thanks for the heads-up on the other web site. ~bb
BlackhawkWindEnergy 1 year ago
@BlackhawkWindEnergy can we chat briefly? there is an opportunity that I would like to make you aware off out side of the public realm, I'm comfortalbe with text, phone, what ever your best able to leverage; I really want to see your idea go main stream and I think I know just the place to start.
zTargeTed1 1 year ago
@zTargeTed1 See PM sent today.
BlackhawkWindEnergy 1 year ago
Hi there, can you make small ones for sailboats?
jorapazu 1 year ago
@jorapazu
In fact, that is an interesting point. Due to the fact that this wind turbine needs a stable ground reference in order to establish a steady rotational plane, it would not work very well on a pitching deck. However, if you install it on the dock next to your boat in the marina, you will not get any complaints from your neighbors, because it is almost completely silent!
BlackhawkWindEnergy 1 year ago
Very well done, I've been loosely following your progress. My first thought IS, how much is it? What's the difference in cost for a similar unit and what's the payback time if I go with your unit versus a similar one?
Now for some irony...here's exactly how I built my product, here's my patent number, please dont copy me LOL!!!
Good job guys and well done, make sure it's worth the money meaning, the payback time is sufficient to warrant the cost.
helloman1976 1 year ago
@helloman1976
Our projections for 100kW Commercial Scale show that the VAWT/AR requires less than 25% materials of any comparable HAWT. This of course relates to lower COGS and MSRP, which in turn reflects directly on ROI.
Yes, the patent system is ironic, but as someone more eloquent than I once said: "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light."
Cheers, ~Bruce
BlackhawkWindEnergy 1 year ago
Congratulations on a tremendous technical achievement.
As the son of Seattle aerospace metal forming inventor and patent holder Kenneth E. Early ("Axial Load Bulge Forming", co-founder of Exotic Metals Forming Inc.) I very much appreciate the hard work, patience and creativity required to push forward into technical vistas others have overlooked.
Our country and the world needs reliable, cost effective, distributed small scale renewable energy. May you avoid the VC trap ensnaring Ausra.
SeattleCoorain 1 year ago
@SeattleCoorain
Very kind - thank you. Yes, the old saying "Invent a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door" may have been true at one time, but it certainly does not reflect the investment climate of today's economy. Perhaps a more relevant quote would be from the Roman historian Tacitus (AD 56 – AD 117): "The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise."
Regards, ~Bruce
BlackhawkWindEnergy 1 year ago