PowerCone

Biome Renewables

PowerCone retrofit reduces peak loads by up to 10% while improving cut-in and power performance.

Product description Brand name and product description

PowerCone is a turbine retrofit used to increase clean energy output from existing wind turbines, manufactured by a Canadian firm called Biome Renewables.

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

Worldwide

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

Biome Renewables is responsible for implementing and distributing since the product is still a prototype. Networking partner is CanadaCleantech. They help in scaling-up technology and providing exposure.

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

Unknown

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

There is a strong and competitive market for wind turbines with about five listed on the solution library of engineering for change. These include the Breezergy Micro Wind Turbine, the Marlec Rutland 913 Windcharger, Kite Power Solutions (KPS) 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

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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

The product is useful to existing wind turbine installations.

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