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Zwynd™ vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) by FTC Energy represent the state-of-the-art in wind turbine and generator design that take advantage of low wind speeds where traditional systems are ineffective or fail.

Zwynd™ turbines range in size from 5kw up to 250kw of rated output.

                                         5kw Zwynd Wind Turbine

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Magnetic Levitated (Maglev) - Near frictionless turbine, Start speeds < 2 mph (.89 m/s).  Power generated in < 5 mph (2.24 m/s)
  • Virtually Silent - No measured Harmonics, and near zero Vibration.  No Shockwaves to damage roofs, or people inside buildings.
  • No annoying Shadow Flicker from Blades moving in the Sunlight as with nearly all traditional turbine designs.
  • Omni-Directional Design - Allows for instantaneous collection of wind energy from quickly changing directions.  Designed for any Urban environment.
  • Environmentally Friendly - Birds and bats can detect the turbines and avoid colliding with them
  • Direct Drive Generator - .No gears, belts, cumbersome braking devices, or any other efficiency-robbing mechanics.  Nearly no Torque since there is no drive train to torque.  Results in a higher transfer of wind energy to electrical energy.
  • High Performance Multi Phase Magnetic Generator - Patents Pending - Uses fixed rare earth magnets with unique coil assemblies and alignment system.  More efficeint than SEIG (Self-Excited Induction Generators).
  • Uses Scalable Wind Directors (Panels) extending out from the central turbine effectively gathering more air stream and doubling the wind speed when it reaches the trubine (patent pending).
  • Designed for Harsh Environments
    • Arctic weather
    • Icing conditions
    • High winds 125+ mph (60.35 m/s)
    • Golf Ball Size Hail conditions.
  • Requires Very Little Regular Maintenance, so operating costs are greatly reduced.  There are only a couple moving parts (bearings on the vertical shaft), so there is little to repair or adjust routinely.
  • Low Weight - Easier Installation and Loads on Installing structure.  Most turbines should not exeed typical commercial roof design weight limits, so no additional reinforcement may be required.