27 June 2012 - A revolutionary single-blade wind turbine designed for domestic use by New Zealand’s Powerhouse Wind Limited will be developed for production and sale in partnership with Otago Polytechnic in Dundin (New Zealand), thanks to a $368,000 grant from the Ministry of Science and Innovation’s Technology Transfer Voucher scheme.
Co-funded by New Zealand’s Ministry and investment being raised by Powerhouse Wind, the project will see Powerhouse Wind work with Otago Polytechnic to develop its innovative Thinair turbine from a promising field test prototype into a fully-developed product ready for market.
Traditional wind turbines are constructed with multiple blades attached to a fixed hub; Thinair’s patented single-blade teetering hub design allows the blade’s angle to change in response to variations in wind speed. As a result, it makes more efficient use of strong and gusty wind, is protected from damage in extreme wind and is considerably quieter than traditional turbines.
“Until recently, reliable turbines for small-scale wind power generation have not been available,” explains Powerhouse Wind Director, Bill Currie. “Household wind power generation has largely been limited to turbines built, installed, and maintained by enthusiasts. We have used our experience and expertise to develop a wind turbine purpose-built for use in a domestic environment, aimed at providing a customer experience similar to that offered by existing home appliances.” read more>>>
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