Crossflow Energy, the renewable energy technology specialist, has launched the Crossflow Wind Turbine, which makes it easier for local authorities pursuing net zero to incorporate wind power into their strategies.
The unique wind turbine is reliable and easy to install, specifically addressing the issues that have historically inhibited the adoption of small-scale wind in the past. Using the turbine, wind power can now be embedded into new commercial and public buildings, industrial and retail settings, as part of road and rail infrastructure and even in challenging environments such as remote, ecologically sensitive locations.
Martin Barnes, CEO at Crossflow Energy, commented: “The public sector is under huge pressure to deliver CO2 reduction. However, up until now, it’s had limited tools to work with. Small wind has not been able to play an integral part. But now, thanks to our wind turbine, it can.”
The Crossflow turbine is a scalable Transverse Axis Wind Turbine. The small, efficient and reliable turbine incorporates a patented shield designed in collaboration with Swansea University through extensive Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations. This increases airflow, delivering optimum lift and drag performance across a wide range of wind speeds. In addition, its advanced light-weight blade has optimised aerodynamics to harvest maximum wind energy and ensure it’s self-starting at low wind speeds.
The turbine’s low rotational speed, creates minimal noise and ultra-low vibrations, extending its operational uptime and minimising maintenance. The turbine design is bird and bat friendly, addressing planning concerns, even in the most ecologically sensitive sites.
Martin Barnes continued: “Issues around performance, reliability, and planning concerns associated with noise, vibrations and ecology, have held back the wider adoption of small wind technology. Our wind turbine addresses all of these challenges head on, opening up a wealth of applications and possibilities for the public sector. We truly believe it has the potential to become as commonplace as solar.”
The Crossflow turbine can be deployed standalone or combined with solar and battery technology to enhance renewable energy generation in either new-build or retrofit applications.
For more information about Crossflow Energy and its wind technology visit www.crossflowenergy.co.uk.
