Baram America Introduces VAWT Generators

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Alto, Ga.-based Baram America LLC, acting liaison for IR WindGenerator Co Ltd., has introduced a generator that can produce 10MW of energy or more. Unlike horizontal wind generators, IR Windvertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) generators are virtuallynoise-free, safe for animals, space-efficient, more tolerant ofchanges in wind direction and speed, and use fewer parts, accordingto the company.

"The IR Wind Generators have been designed to be low-maintenanceand 'wind gust' tolerant," says Jim Stroup, CEO of Baram America."The unique vertical-axis design captures wind energy that is lostto all but the most sophisticated HAWT [horizontal axis windturbine] designs."

These vertical-axis wind generators are capable of harnessing morewind energy than the traditional horizontal axis generators. Thevertical axis, which is made of lightweight materials, allows for alower start-up speed than horizontal, making it efficient in stateswith lower-wind areas, according to the company.

SOURCE: Baram America LLC