At sea level the peak power output is 72kW at a wind speed 16.5m/s. The swept area is 132 m**2. The turbine shown is at an elevation of 2134m so the peak power is less (53.6kW at a wind speed of 15.6m/s). Look at the other turbine video which is operating at design speed
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.
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.
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.
Could you please tell me what is the electrical power of this turbine at 10m/s and what is its swept area?
Stepanfo1 2 years ago
At sea level the peak power output is 72kW at a wind speed 16.5m/s. The swept area is 132 m**2. The turbine shown is at an elevation of 2134m so the peak power is less (53.6kW at a wind speed of 15.6m/s). Look at the other turbine video which is operating at design speed
vawtpower 2 years ago
Good design. We should have more VAWTs like this.
JamboyStu 3 years ago 7
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.
artistpennsylvania 3 years ago
seems like a good idea to me
dobermans4you2 3 years ago 4
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
vawtpower 3 years ago
Cool!
jasong19711 3 years ago
I would LOVE to be tapping into it right about now!!!!!
pwnage0013 3 years ago
It have a very nice design!
Birdskull 4 years ago
I would rather see entire "farms" of these than 1 power plant runs on dirty coal or atomic power!
ezzcueladelee 4 years ago 3
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.
zacandmillie 4 years ago
Why are the blades set up so sparsely?
otivaeey 4 years ago 7
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.
vawtpower 4 years ago 2