introduction opportunity requirements our approach a pictorial r un t hrough the project

IntroductionOpportunityRequirementsOur approachA pictorial run through the projectThe productProgress with testingWhere to from here?

IntroductionOpportunityRequirementsOur approachA pictorial run through the projectThe productProgress with testingWhere to from here

IntroductionOpportunityRequirementsOur approachA pictorial run through the projectThe productProgress with testingWhere to from here

Requirements:

• Economic viability (EROI, ROI)• Quiet• Reliable and long life• Good performance in turbulent, disturbed

wind• Elegant, but with a low visual profile• Easy to own and operate• Domestic scale

IntroductionOpportunityRequirementsOur approachA pictorial run through the projectThe productProgress with testingWhere to from here

Our Approach..

IntroductionOpportunityRequirementsOur approachA pictorial run through the projectThe productProgress with testingWhere to from here

IntroductionOpportunityRequirementsOur approachA pictorial run through the projectThe productProgress with testingWhere to from here

Thinair 102 SpecificationsTurbine type..................................... Horizontal axis, patented “teetering hub”, down wind, stall regulatedRotor diameter................................. 3.6mSwept area........................................ 10.2m2Number of blades............................ 1Blade material.................................. Carbon/glass fibre epoxy hybridRated power...................................... 2kWRated wind speed............................ 10m/sCut in wind speed............................ 3.5m/sCut out wind speed......................... 20m/sRated rotation speed..................... 370rpmRotation speed range.................... 60-400rpmAlternator.......................................... Permanent magnet, axial flux, 3 phase, direct driveInverter input................................... 200-400V DCAnnual energy output at.............. 3250kWh5m/s (average wind speed)Control system................................. Powerhouse Wind electronic controlTurbine top of tower weight....... 70kgMinimum recommended.............. 8mtower height

IntroductionOpportunityRequirementsOur approachA pictorial run through the projectThe productProgress with testingWhere to from here

IntroductionOpportunityRequirementsOur approachA pictorial run through the projectThe productProgress with testingWhere to from here?

Where to from here?

The big questions..Does it work as it should?Can we make it for a sensible cost?Will customers buy it for a sensible price?Will we find a cornerstone investor in time?

Strategy summary..Early manufacturingPilot marketingDevelopment from there..

Questions….?