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VVertical Axis Wind Turertical Axis Wind TurbinebineVbineVbine

(VAWT)(VAWT)Barry Ireland, CEOBarry Ireland, CEO

Dwight Siman, Director of SalesDwight Siman, Director of SalesPerry Palahicky, Lead TechnicianPerry Palahicky, Lead Technician

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BRI was formed in November 2005 to BRI was formed in November 2005 to develop a revolutionary Vertical Axis Turbine develop a revolutionary Vertical Axis Turbine utilising a Permanent Magnet Generator. BRI utilising a Permanent Magnet Generator. BRI

is a public company but; it is not publicly is a public company but; it is not publicly traded. We have shareholders from Canada traded. We have shareholders from Canada

the United Kingdom, USA and Mexico. the United Kingdom, USA and Mexico. Originally the generator was to be developed Originally the generator was to be developed for factory smoke stacks to take advantage of for factory smoke stacks to take advantage of

wind created by emissions.wind created by emissions.

Communication TowersCommunication Towers

While the industrial setting is of great While the industrial setting is of great interest to Vbine, the communication market interest to Vbine, the communication market became a priority.became a priority.

A tower company from Europe approached A tower company from Europe approached Vbine and requested us to develop some Vbine and requested us to develop some prototype units to test in various tower prototype units to test in various tower settings.settings.

AdvantagesAdvantages The Vbine VAWT allows wires to go through the unit without the possibility of The Vbine VAWT allows wires to go through the unit without the possibility of

becoming entangled in the turbine.becoming entangled in the turbine. The highest point of the Vbine VAWT is stationary allowing antenna, dishes, The highest point of the Vbine VAWT is stationary allowing antenna, dishes,

and lightning rods to be mounted above the generator.and lightning rods to be mounted above the generator. The wind drive blades are attached directly to the housing of the Permanent The wind drive blades are attached directly to the housing of the Permanent

Magnet Generator (PMG); this creates a 100% or near 100% conversion of Magnet Generator (PMG); this creates a 100% or near 100% conversion of Horse Power.Horse Power.

Since the center of the unit does not have a drive shaft and only the weight of Since the center of the unit does not have a drive shaft and only the weight of the unit is resting on the shaft or hollow tubing, there is no danger of a drive the unit is resting on the shaft or hollow tubing, there is no danger of a drive shaft twisting off or bearing damage happening sooner than natural bearing shaft twisting off or bearing damage happening sooner than natural bearing wear.wear.

Low RPM reduces vibration, increases the safety for workers or general public Low RPM reduces vibration, increases the safety for workers or general public that could be in the area.that could be in the area.

Low RPM means little to no RF interference.Low RPM means little to no RF interference. Since the stator does not rotate, there is no need for brushes or slip ring parts Since the stator does not rotate, there is no need for brushes or slip ring parts

that require maintenance.that require maintenance. Can take wind from any direction or “dirty wind”.Can take wind from any direction or “dirty wind”.

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The blades are on 2 different planes, allowing the air to dissipate The blades are on 2 different planes, allowing the air to dissipate easier; thus not wasting extra Horse Power that is needed for driving easier; thus not wasting extra Horse Power that is needed for driving the generator.the generator.

Only 2 long life bearings with a low maintenance level.Only 2 long life bearings with a low maintenance level. Can be assembled on the tower if needed in a remote area situation.Can be assembled on the tower if needed in a remote area situation. Blade design enforces a maximum RPM of 200 RPM. Regardless of Blade design enforces a maximum RPM of 200 RPM. Regardless of

higher wind speeds.higher wind speeds. 15 to 20 year life expectancy, with little maintenance.15 to 20 year life expectancy, with little maintenance.

UsesUses

Communication towers; estimated 12 million existing Communication towers; estimated 12 million existing towers worldwide and approximately 1 million towers worldwide and approximately 1 million assembled each year.assembled each year.

Factory smoke stacks; estimated 60 million stacks Factory smoke stacks; estimated 60 million stacks worldwide.worldwide.

High rise building roof tops.High rise building roof tops. Utility Poles.Utility Poles. Abandoned offshore oil rigs.Abandoned offshore oil rigs. FarmsFarms Water TowersWater Towers Low Profile AirportsLow Profile Airports Many other applications.Many other applications.

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Scale of market (virtually endless)Scale of market (virtually endless) Power where neededPower where needed Scalable from W to MWScalable from W to MW Untapped marketUntapped market World wide patent pending.World wide patent pending. World wide registered trade nameWorld wide registered trade name www.vbine.com