AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) report on the windmills that exist in America.The report says that 20% of all energy used throughout the country is generated from wind power.In addition to obtain specific data about wind power supply they also released the 10 best designs advanced wind turbines, such as what form?
WhalePower
WhalePower company deliberately designed the windmill them like a knife, it is believed to increase the efficiency of the electricity generated by up to 20%.
Quiet Revolution qr5
Qr5 windmill designed for use in urban areas that have low wind speeds.If a conventional windmill spins follow the direction the wind is not the case with qr5, he was able to catch the wind from all directions and it makes efficient place.
Windspire
Windspire is a vertical windmill is similar to the Quiet Revolution hanpir.With a height of 30 feet, turbinnya generate 2000 kilowatts per hour and able to face the brunt of winds up to 105 mph.
Mageen Air Rotor System (MARS)
MARS is the windmills that are put in place very high.Containing helium, the object is able to survive to a height of 1000 feet in the air.Captured wind will make the MARS rotates on its axis, this will produce energy that is transferred directly to the cable to the ground.Until now, Mars is still a prototype and still in the testing stage, if successful then the object is planned to be used from 2010.The recommended place for MARS is an offshore area, the island in the middle of the sea, and mining.
Windbelt
Windbelt designed by award-winning PM Breakthrough, Shawn Frayne.Despite the small size of these windmills capable of generating 40 milliwatts at a speed of 10mph winds.The cheap production costs are also expected to help the people who are less able to get a good power supply.
Honywell Wind Turbine
Honywell is a windmill that is placed on the roof of the house and able to work even at wind speeds of 2 mph.Without gear like a conventional windmill, Honywell working with magnets on the fins.
WePOWER
WePOWER vertical windmill is able to work well at low wind speeds.The author claims WePOWER are most effective when placed on agricultural land, housing, and buildings.
Drag Spiral Wind Turbine
Although still in the research stage, but the surface of the turbine are made of aluminum material is able to capture the wind effectively.
Architectural Wind
Architectural Wind is a small windmill that can be placed on a roof or building edge.Assuming that the wind had hit the roof of the building resulting air flow is faster then the mill is able to use knives to capture the flow.
SkySerpent
Sky Serpent uses a rotor that is placed on a generator, but as each rotor is designed with a certain distance and angle to each get a 'fresh air'.Sky Serpent made and tested in California in order to finance the California Energy Commission.
source : http://www.woamu.mangaku.net/2009/09/10-kincir-angin-modern.html
