Breezergy Micro Wind Turbine

SkyWind Company

Breezergy is a micro wind turbine that has a power output of 1000 W.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Breezergy Micro Wind Turbine is a wind turbine designed to output 1,000 W built in Germany with cast aluminum and steel parts.

Breezergy is based in Langenhagen, Germany. Video about the performance of the product is available.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Regions/countries: Africa and Germany

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Breezergy can be pre-ordered by contacting the manufacturer.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

549 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Rutland FM910- 4 Furlmantic Windcharger from Marlec Engineering Company Ltd, Biro Air Turbine from Biro Air Energy and other Micro Wind Turbines available on the market

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Consumers in coastal or flat regions

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Individually made in Germany.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented metal blades from German turbines. US Patented Technology, Pub.No.: US 2012/0177502 A1.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain it by pre-ordering from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

The exact number of distributions to date is unknown but according to the Empowering People Network, The SkyWind NG series turbines are already powering several houses in Africa.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Description of system

Is it a turbine, kite, etc?

Turbine

Start up windspeed (m/s)

3 m/s

Power output, min (W at m/s)

5 W at 3 m/s

Power output, max (W at m/s)

1000 W at 15 m/s

Height of system (m)

How tall is this system and/or how high above ground does it operate?

Unknown

Radius of movement (m)

The radius of the system as it is turned by the wind

Unknown

Description of control system

What type of controls are used, remote diagnostics, etc.

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Design specifications include a generator with a tail and three blades made of aerospace grade aluminum. This micro wind turbine weighs 30 kg.

Further product specifications:

Rotor Diameter	6.2 ft (1,90m)
Weight	66 lb (30 kg)
Swept Area	30,14 ft² (2,8 m²)
Blades	3, aerospace grade aluminum
Operating Temperature	-40°F – 122°F (-40°C – 50°C)
Max. Power	1000 W
Voltage	48 V, 3 phase AC
Cut-in Wind speed	7 mph (3 m/s)
Rated Wind speed	33.6 mph (15 m/s)
Survival Wind speed	89.5 mph (40 m/s)

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Product Schematics

Technical support Technical support provided by

Any questions can be addressed by sending an email to the manufacturer or sending a letter to the manufacturer’s address.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

It requires a tall structure such as a tree/pole to mount the turbine.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Breezergy aims to provide an affordable, durable, and environmentally friendly micro wind turbine that meets power demands (1 kW) and helps reduce expensive electricity providers or generators.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third party testing, only testing performed by the manufacturer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Guidelines provided by the manufacturer must be followed to avoid possible malfunctioning of the system.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

It complies with German patented blades.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Evaluated for power output at various wind speeds

Other information

None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

The Breezergy Micro Wind Turbine is a wind turbine designed to output 1,000 W built in Germany with cast aluminum and steel parts.

Breezergy is based in Langenhagen, Germany. Video about the performance of the product is available.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Regions/countries: Africa and Germany

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Breezergy can be pre-ordered by contacting the manufacturer.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

549 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Rutland FM910- 4 Furlmantic Windcharger from Marlec Engineering Company Ltd, Biro Air Turbine from Biro Air Energy and other Micro Wind Turbines available on the market

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Consumers in coastal or flat regions

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Individually made in Germany.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented metal blades from German turbines. US Patented Technology, Pub.No.: US 2012/0177502 A1.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain it by pre-ordering from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

The exact number of distributions to date is unknown but according to the Empowering People Network, The SkyWind NG series turbines are already powering several houses in Africa.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Description of system

Is it a turbine, kite, etc?

Turbine

Start up windspeed (m/s)

3 m/s

Power output, min (W at m/s)

5 W at 3 m/s

Power output, max (W at m/s)

1000 W at 15 m/s

Height of system (m)

How tall is this system and/or how high above ground does it operate?

Unknown

Radius of movement (m)

The radius of the system as it is turned by the wind

Unknown

Description of control system

What type of controls are used, remote diagnostics, etc.

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Design specifications include a generator with a tail and three blades made of aerospace grade aluminum. This micro wind turbine weighs 30 kg.

Further product specifications:

Rotor Diameter	6.2 ft (1,90m)
Weight	66 lb (30 kg)
Swept Area	30,14 ft² (2,8 m²)
Blades	3, aerospace grade aluminum
Operating Temperature	-40°F – 122°F (-40°C – 50°C)
Max. Power	1000 W
Voltage	48 V, 3 phase AC
Cut-in Wind speed	7 mph (3 m/s)
Rated Wind speed	33.6 mph (15 m/s)
Survival Wind speed	89.5 mph (40 m/s)