Phoenix Energy Systems - Vertical Axis Wind Turbines - Presentation Transcript
Phoenix Energy Systems
Phoenix Energy Systems provides low-cost,
truly aesthetic
renewable wind
power appliances
to residential,
business, and
Government
customers.
Introducing the Windspire® Wind to Power ~ Power to Inspire Wm. David Hamilton – President, Phoenix Energy Systems 972-814-3283 J. Matthew Hamilton – Vice President, Phoenix Energy Systems 512-246-9195
Renewable Energy Problems
Solar based, dominated by Photovoltaic (PV)
Wind focused on large propeller based systems for the ‘Farm & Barn’ community.
Both approaches are Expensive
Energy is currently produced away from consumption requiring expensive transmission and creating bottleneck problems.
Huge Markets – Common Platform
Residential
Resellers PV, wind, elect.
Commercial Building
Architects
Agriculture
Ag resellers
Schools
Architects
Remote Telecom
Antenna Mfgs
Lighting systems
Designers/Big Box
Remote Highway
Water Systems
$30B Market
$10B Market
$10B Market
$3B Market
$2B Market
$2B Market
$1B Market
$1B Market
Applications
Grid Tied houses, buildings, lighting, schools
Integrated unit with easy installation and low cost
DC based off grid, agriculture, telecom, remote sites
Integrated generator and power electronics
Battery based storage opens more markets
Power electronics interface
Next Generation Platforms
Key Dynamic:
Leverages Current Platform Design; Upgrade Annual Energy Production!
Low Wind – 8ft Diameter Rotor
Doubles Swept Area from 80 Sq. Ft to 160 Sq. Ft.
Larger Airfoils and Struts
Upgraded Generator: Tighter Windings to Get Higher Voltage
New Diameter Will Lower Rotor RPMs and Provide More Torque
Preliminary Analysis: 4,000 kWh’s in a Class 2 Wind ; 5,000 kWh’s in a Class 3 Wind
Potential Upgrade Solution for Current 1.2kW; Opens New Market in Class 2 Wind
3kW
Preliminary Rotor Analysis is Complete
Design for New Generator and Inverter are in Process
New Foundation, Pole, and Bearings Require Further Analysis
People are Willing to Pay for Solution to Power 80 – 100% of Annual Electrical Usage!
PUC Building China Basin – San Francisco
Dubai Waterbus Stations
Adobe Windspires
International Car Show – Detroit 2009
Residential Home – Reno Nevada
Renewable Product Comparison at 1kW System – Mariah is lowest price by far Phoenix Energy Windspire Propeller Based Photovoltaic (PV) Type Vertical Axis Wind Horizontal Axis Wind Solar Size 30 Ft Tall 57 Ft Tall 105 Sq Ft Noise < 44 [email_address] > 85 dB None Safety Low Speed Simple electronics High Speed Chem based Unit Price $4,995 $6,619 $5,500 Installation $1,000 $2,552 $5,674 Total Cost $5,995 $9,171 $11,174
Life Cost of Electricity Generated 1 kW system, no subsidies Phoenix Propeller PV Installed Cost $5,995 $9,129 $11,174 kWh Generated 50,000 50,000 35,680 Cost per kWh 12.0 ¢ 18.3 ¢ 31.3 ¢
Phoenix Energy Systems - Cost in California
$5995 – Installed Cost of Unit
-$2500 -- California Grant $2.50 per watt
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$3495 -- Net Cost to Customer Grant
Payback is 4.2 years at tier 3 utility rate
Federal Tax benefit is $2,000!!!!!!!!
Requirements:
Must be certified unit
Must track production
Requires a five year warranty
Must be privately owned
Must be professionally installed for full rebate
Current Sales Channel Status
Dealers
40 Dealers Signed Up
60 Dealers Expected by End of 2008
Current Dealers Requesting Multiple Units Now
Architects / Housing Developers
30 Architects / Designers Engaged By the End of 2008
West Coast Green Conference: Approached by Many Commercial LEEDS Builders
Federal, State and Local Municipalities
New York RFEI (Request for Expression of Interest) Submitted
3 Major States / Municipalities / Government Contracts
New York, Nevada, Houston
Working with Nevada WindGenerations Program to Provide Rebate for Windspire Installations
International
Two Countries Moving to Volume: France / Costa Rica
Preparing to Ship Containers in Early ’09
Approached at West Coast Green by Individuals Wanting to Ship Product to: New Zealand, Australia, Israel, and US Virgin Islands
Many Others Requesting Territory Rights
Unique Features
Aesthetically pleasing, low profile
Virtually silent
Flexible design, scales by height and width for various applications from lighting to municipal backup
UL certified, real world independent power testing
High efficiency generator, integrated inverter
Durable steel and aluminum construction, 20 year life
Simple installation, extremely low maintenance
Any color you want
Self-starts in low wind, without needing any motor
Wireless performance monitor
Intellectual Property
6 Pending Patents
- High aspect ratio turbine rotors
- Vertical axis turbines with rotating cantilever shaft support
- Low drag turbine system
- Free-standing hinged turbine pole
- International compatible inverter connection method
- Battery charging operation for vertical rotors
2 Issued Patents
- High efficiency cog-free generator
- Small Wind System Turbine
Generator Testing - Prof. Andrzej Trzynadlowski University of Nevada, Reno
High efficiency
Cog-free
Simple
Inverter
Grid tie
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
FCC compliant
RoHS compliant
ZigBee modem
Autotransformer – international
Rotor Tested - Sandia National Laboratories
Rotor Dynamics Texas A&M University Cantilever bearing system - Solution to first conical whirl mode
Power Curve Fig. 5.22 Power coefficient vs TSR of the three-bladed rotor without and with blade struts corrections Design guidance and real world expectations
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