CR VAWT D Series 15kW

Description

Special pre-release price, 60 day delivery!

The D Series feature our high wind Darrius Blades that harvest in the heaviest winds and designed to survive cyclones;

The product image is of the Low Wind Savonius CR VAWT on the left and the High Wind Darrius CR VAWT on the right.

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) offer several key benefits that make them particularly well-suited for residential areas. Unlike traditional horizontal axis turbines, VAWTs have a vertical rotor shaft and blades that spin around it, allowing for a more compact and versatile design.

Here are the main benefits of VAWTs for residential use:

🏡 1. Compact and Aesthetic Design

• Smaller Footprint: VAWTs are generally more compact, making them easier to install on rooftops or in small yards.

• Less Visual Intrusion: Their vertical, often cylindrical or helical design is less visually disruptive than large horizontal turbines.

• Architecturally Flexible: Can be integrated into building designs or mounted on rooftops with minimal impact.

🌬️ 2. Works in Low and Turbulent Wind

• Operates in Urban Wind Conditions: VAWTs perform better than HAWTs (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines) in areas with inconsistent, low-speed, or turbulent wind—common in cities and residential zones.

• No Need to Face the Wind: VAWTs capture wind from any direction without reorienting, simplifying operation in variable conditions.

🔇 3. Quiet Operation

• Low Noise Levels: Many VAWT designs produce significantly less noise, making them ideal for close-proximity use in residential neighborhoods.

⚙️ 4. Easy Installation and Maintenance

• Ground-Level or Rooftop Mounting: VAWTs can be installed closer to the ground, reducing the need for tall towers or complex anchoring systems.

• Simple Maintenance: With moving parts near ground level, they’re safer and easier to inspect or repair.

💡 5. Ideal for Supplemental Power

• Hybrid Systems: Often used alongside solar panels for hybrid renewable setups, improving year-round energy generation.

• Off-Grid Potential: Useful for powering small homes, cabins, or backup systems in grid-tied setups.

🌱 6. Eco-Friendly and Safe

• Bird- and Pet-Friendly: The slower, more visible blade movement of some VAWT models reduces risks to birds and wildlife.

• No Harmful Emissions: Like all wind turbines, VAWTs generate clean, renewable energy.

🛠️ 7. Modular and Scalable

• Customizable for Different Homes: VAWTs come in various sizes and capacities, from micro-turbines for single appliances to larger models for full-house support.

• Expandable: Can be scaled up over time or paired with battery systems for energy storage.

🔋 8. Energy Independence

• Reduces Electricity Bills: Generates usable power from a free natural resource.

• Power During Outages: When paired with batteries, it can provide backup energy during grid failures