Honeywell Wind Turbine
Here is an interesting new concept.
The Honeywell Wind Turbine eliminates traditional wind turbine gear box, shaft and generators. The Honeywell Wind Turbine is a gearless, “free wheeling’’ turbine that generates power from the blade tips (where the speed lies) rather than through a complex slow center shaft. By practically eliminating mechanical resistance and drag, the Honeywell Wind Turbine creates significant power (2000 kWh/yr) operating in a greater range of wind speeds (2-45 mph) than traditional wind turbines. The highest output, lowest cost per kWh installed turbine ever made. So powerful, so simple.
The price is coming down along with getting all parts needed for a full installation. None of this one piece at a time routine. So, bottom line, this one has the biggest bang for your buck!
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June 16th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
With the maximum 45 mph (72 km/h), it’s a very high speed wind turbine indeed, Linda. It would be even better, if we can know the exactly price of this device!
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June 17th, 2009 at 6:33 am
Hi Wilson …. it is around $4500 for the turbine, inverter and power station. Not bad.
June 17th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
It’s good to see more alternative power options especially if the prices are more reasonable and more people can afford to implement it.
June 18th, 2009 at 8:11 am
I think wind turbines are a great idea. This one seems like a great idea. I hope this catches more sooner rather than later.
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June 18th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Hi Lynn … You bet! As more people buy them, the prices will come down. Hopefully, as the economy turns around, folks will start looking at getting these types of products to reduce their use of electricity.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Hi Sadie … I hope so too! It comes as a whole package which will help.
June 18th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
This looks just like the one invented at Grand Valley State University (Michigan) just a couple of years ago. I wonder if they sold the design to Honeywell. They were saying about 2 years till availability at a cost of about $2000.
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June 19th, 2009 at 7:35 am
It’s nice to finally see the price of these types of alternative energy systems dropping to a point where the “Average Joe” can afford them.
~Wind
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June 19th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Hi sharkbytes … Good point as I do not know. There was nothing out there on the net to say differently. But the prices are starting to come down and if it goes down to $2000, then this would be ideal for everyone!.
June 19th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Hi Wind … Nice to see ya back! The prices are indeed coming down for a lot of products.
June 20th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Great to see alternative technologies growing and improving daily. ThANKS a million for these updates.
June 20th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Hi yanjiaren … you are welcome …
June 20th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
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July 1st, 2009 at 4:40 pm
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July 4th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Hi Windtronics … that is really nice to hear!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:10 am
The newer models of vertical wind turbines keep getting smaller, sleeker, and more efficient with each new design. Besides the benefits previously mentioned, recent models currently boast of the following; a lower profile on rooftops, not subject to the same regulations as their horizontal counterparts, less noise, almost no vibration, lower maintenance and repair costs due to fewer moving parts, and self regulation spin speeds in high wind circumstances.
July 10th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Hi Vertical Wind … These are the types of improvements that people are looking for. Along with price, of course!
July 17th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
The only issue I have is that net metering is not supported at this time. It will be supported when net metering is standardized nationally. This will not happen anytime soon. Net metering is one of the great benefits of residential wind or solar, Does anyone know if these units can be modified for net metering?
July 18th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Hi Jonathan … That is a very good question that I do not know the answer to. Can someone out there help us out?
August 24th, 2009 at 7:39 am
it is great to see that sustainable energy is finally getting the research and advancements required,the next few years should see many more of us relying on our natural resources, the new honeywell wind turbine looks to be a massive step forward
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August 24th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Hi Spencer … They really are a great step forward and yes, we will be seeing massive advancements in the near future. So hang on, it is going to be really interesting!
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:29 pm
VAWTs (vertical axis wind turbines) are both efficient and quiet, making them more suitable for energy production in residential areas than previous wind-based renewable energy technologies. Many current VAWT models resemble eggbeaters, with two blades attached to a central shaft, which is in turn anchored in a power generator. Others have a number of large, flat blades protruding from the central axis; and still others have a helix of extremely light plastic surrounding the axis. They typically stand between two and five feet in height and the best ones are able to attain 30 – 60% efficiency, depending on where they are located.
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:00 am
Hi vertical wind …. thank you for clarifying vawts. I have seen both sides present their ideas/views. It is hard for the consumer but the neat thing is that there is options.
October 11th, 2009 at 9:44 am
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October 15th, 2009 at 12:42 am
vertical wind turbine are both efficient and quiet, making them more suitable for energy production in residential areas than previous wind-based renewable energy technologies. Many current VAWT models resemble eggbeaters, with two blades attached to a central shaft, which is in turn anchored in a power generator. Others have a number of large, flat blades protruding from the central axis; and still others have a helix of extremely light plastic surrounding the axis. They typically stand between two and five feet in height and the best ones are able to attain 30 – 60% efficiency, depending on where they are located.