An Ireland-based company has launched a new “two in one” wind turbine which uses a multi-bladed augmenter that ‘turbo-charges’ the power output from the machine by accelerating the airflow across the rotors. During operation the multi-blade rotor augments the air flow on to the rotor system allowing it to cut into operation and generate electricity at considerably lower wind speeds compared to conventional two-blade wind turbines. In wind tests on a 5 m/s site, the 5-kW Total Energy Solutions turbine – designed and developed by Dublin-based Airsynergy – increases power production performance by up to 100% over similarly rated turbines.
Scottish Energy News 4th July 2016 read more »