Wind power is a really

great idea, but

Horizontal Wind Turbines are complicated
Sometimes they fall down
Significant deaths of workers and passers-by
Blades Break
or they can burst into flames
Fire is reported as the second most common cause of failure*
*Caithness Windfarm Information Forum 2013
Horizontal Wind isnt very profitable
Ive lost my ass in the wind market
interview Oct 15, 2012
and HWTs are becoming increasingly unpopular
Wind farms branded a complete scam by British
Energy Secretary Owen Patterson (June 7, 2013)
A New Concept Is Needed
Integrated Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (IVAWT)
There is nothing new under the Sun
See the unit working on line at:
http://youtu.be/lhjww8FBsZk
Grain Mill
Working 7
th
Century Vertical
Axis Windmill in Nashtifan Iraq
What are Ideal Sites for Wind Power?
Any place where the wind blows all the time
HWT only operate 25% of the time (at best)
Remote locations require transmission lines
Any place where the wind speed is high
HWT have significant speed restrictions
Coastal locations can be contentious (aesthetics)
Offshore locations increase cost substantially

The Higher Up, the more Wind
Elevation is the real motivator for bigger turbines
Wind Energy at building face
Increase in speed and kinetic energy can be 2.5 times or more!*
*INEEL/Bechtel R&D CFRD Program 2000-2001
In between the floors of high rise buildings
Air pressure against
the side of the building
creates additional
pressure and wind
speed, increasing the
productivity of the
vertical wind turbine.
This is known as the
Venturi Effect.
Updated Concept iVawt
Only one moving part
Integrated Generator
Air bearings, no friction
Low cost
Light weight
Central air dam
Very stable
No cut out speeds
Build in place kit
Units can be placed in close
proximity to each other
Advantages of iVawt
Low cost
High duty cycle
Reliable, low maintenance
Point of Use power, no
transmission line needed
No speed limitations
No brakes
No blade stowing in high wind
No dead birds
No angry cows
Simple solution
Easy to Locate in Ideal Sites
Designed to fit in between floors or on roof tops
Enclose with external louvers to control airflow
What are Ideal Wind Sites for iVAWTs?
Anywhere the wind blows all the time
Horizontal wind turbines only generate power 25% of the time. HWT and
VAWT depend on high elevation to increase production. With proper
location VAWT operation can increase power generation (revenue) by 300%
to 400% over current HWT.

Any structure 150 feet above ground or higher
Wind speed increases with elevation. By making the generator small and
lightweight, VAWTs can be installed on existing and new structures, reducing
equipment costs and increasing ROI. The same VAWT can produce anywhere
from 3kW to 45 kW depending on where it is located. Siting equipment for
higher output means better ROI.

Any offshore structure
Existing and new oil & gas structures can host generators above crew
quarters and other areas with significant Tax benefits.


Its all about Location
Coastal High Rise Buildings
Constant Prevailing Winds
Elevation provided by buildings
High Rise Building Locations
5,924 in New York City and 200,000 in the US
Buildings provide elevation with no cost
burden to the equipment
Vertical Axis turbines can be clustered
together on roof tops and on service floors
Building uses power by day, generators create
excess power at night


An Ocean of Opportunity for iVAWTs
Any offshore structure
could host the new design

The design is scalable for
higher output if needed

Minor additions can be
made to the structure to
create improved air flow
Offshore Structures
Unique Financial Benefits of Offshore VAWTs
Production Tax Credit incentive
Displace some diesel generated electricity
Create carbon credits and offsets
Other Unique Features
Up to 50 kW depending on location
Scalable to higher power levels
Integrated energy storage option
Generator speed can be optimized for
any given operating location

Proposed Demonstration Site
The Avista Hotel in North Myrtle Beach
Project Goal; render the building Net Neutral