Distributed Energy

WINDBUSTER™ is a vertical axis wind tubine, with a rated power
WINDBUSTER™ is a vertical axis wind turbine, with a rated power output of 5kW at 11 m/s (24.60 mph). WINDBUSTER™ is meant for residential or small commercial installations. When installed in a location with sufficient wind resource, the WINDBUSTER™ could pay for itself within as little as 3 years. The unit has been designed with readily available electrical components and a minimum number of parts, to simplify maintenance and reduce the costs involved in keeping the unit working. The innovative design of the rotor, means you are capturing the maximum power from the wind, with very little noise.
An open-source project and experiment to test a method of distributed energy production. It relies on continuous participation and cooperation of an online community. We hope this community develops to both 1) build out the infrastructure of the network, and 2) provide the real-world know-how and data to support a new type of energy company.
The Journal of Energy Efficiency and Reliability, Distributed Energy addresses the concerns of the readers regarding the vulnerability of their operations and facilities to power interruptions, and explores solutions for increasing energy self-reliance.