 Main structural components:
- Turbine – composed of three blades, six arms that connect the
blades and the shaft, and a shaft (centre post), which connects the
arms and the generator. This component converts kinetic wind energy into mechanical rotational energy.
- Generator – a low-speed direct-connected permanent magnet
synchronous generator that converts the rotational mechanical energy of
the turbine rotor into electric energy. It produces electricity from
the rotation of the turbine rotor after it converts potential energy in
the wind into electricity
- Power electronics including the inverter, controller and diversion
(dump) load – these are the technologies associated with the efficient
conversion, control and conditioning of electric power by static means
from its available input form into the desired electrical output form.
The inverter is extremely innovative, as it is tailor-made and
programmed specifically for the VAWT, but can be configured to accept
additional energy sources (e.g., solar, micro-hydro), creating a hybrid
renewable energy system.
Other characteristics include:
- Controlled electro-mechanical brake – assembled inside the generator
- Micro-vibrations of the blades for “de-icing” effect
- The turbine top has provisions for installing a lightning rod
- Optional batteries can store or provide energy based on the consumer’s use.
For more information about our VAWT, feel free to download the specification sheet  .
More Information about this system, see the article in Renewable Energy Access
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