This is a clip of the first HelyxTM wind turbine to be tested outside the laboratory. Oregon Wind Corporation co-founded by inventor Toby Kinkaid to produce this prototype to demonstrate, and develop a new wind technology that is silent running, safe for birds, and works in all environments. This test is interesting in that the turbine is on its side with great response characteristics. This was the first demonstration of a technology that promises to be the least expensive clean energy converter ever manufactured. The first truly mass-produced clean power converter. This clip was filmed at Cannon Beach, Oregon in 2003. Haystack Rock behind.
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Thanks for the …
Thanks for the information… 40W at 28MPH? Doesn’t really sound practical for anywhere but the windiest of places and lowest of power needs…
Says on there …
Says on there website it produces 40W with 28 mph wind.
Disco disco
Disco disco
i have heard about …
i have heard about a wind generator that looks like a bi-plane but i cant find any references to it. does anybody here know of this?
You’re right, …
You’re right, thankfully hail storms don’t happen every day.
But all it takes is one bad hail storm to knock out your generator’s blades.
But I plan to buy one anyway, when they are available.
Yea, because we are …
Yea, because we are consistently having hail storms like everyday.
Haystack Rock FTW!
Haystack Rock FTW!
Looks great. Will …
Looks great. Will it be able to have higher rpm speeds compared to regular fan bladed wind generators?
sec 6 the guy says …
sec 6 the guy says WOOW WOOW WOOW!~ repet the video 3 times and sounds funny!
The Helyx wind …
The Helyx wind turbine uses an “inverse roman arch” in its lines. Recyclable plastics are actually very strong used this way. Metal is not desireable for weight and safety concerns.
What about hail …
What about hail storms?
Wouldn’t the plastic blades be shattered?
How about an alternative model with metal blades?
Love the simple design.
How many watts does …
How many watts does it produce? Total installation cost?
Isn’t that haystack …
Isn’t that haystack rock in the background? anyway good Idea, wind power is fun.
Cannon Beach gets …
Cannon Beach gets pretty good wind too.Good place for it.
very interesting, …
very interesting, looks like the runners in a supercharger/blower. is this where you got the idea from ? its the first thing i thought of when i saw it.
T2
Neat turbine design …
Neat turbine design. Is that configuration used in higher torque applications? Btw, why did that guy say “WOOooooowooooowwooow”? LOL!