07/21/2009
US Wind Energy Technology - On the Cutting Edge of Science V
The fifth wind energy innovation to come out of the USA!
5. Windbelt:
What It Is:
The Windbelt, created by PM Breakthrough Award Winner, Shawn Frayne, is a small-scale wind turbine that can generate 40 milliwatts in 10-mph winds and only costs a couple of dollars. The goal is to help the poor power their lights cheaply and safely.
How It Works:
A pair of magnets fitted on a membrane oscillate between two wire coils to generate electricity.
Where To Find It:
This wind turbine is aimed at Third World countries, with installations in Haiti and Guatemala.
Please go to www.youtube.com and type in "Windbelt" for video material on the technology.
For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
5. Windbelt:
What It Is:
The Windbelt, created by PM Breakthrough Award Winner, Shawn Frayne, is a small-scale wind turbine that can generate 40 milliwatts in 10-mph winds and only costs a couple of dollars. The goal is to help the poor power their lights cheaply and safely.
How It Works:
A pair of magnets fitted on a membrane oscillate between two wire coils to generate electricity.
Where To Find It:
This wind turbine is aimed at Third World countries, with installations in Haiti and Guatemala.
Please go to www.youtube.com and type in "Windbelt" for video material on the technology.
For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
- Source:
- Online editorial www.windfair.net
- Author:
- Posted by: Trevor Sievert, Online Editorial Journalist
- Email:
- ts@windfair.net
- Link:
- www.windfair.net/...
- Keywords:
- Windbelt, wind energy, renewable energy, wind turbine, wind power, wind farm, rotorblade, onshore, offshore