Kyowa Exeo to Sell Vibration Insulated Windpower Generators

Copyright Kyowa Exeo Corp.

Kyowa Exeo Corp., a major telecommunications company in Japan, announced on April 28, 2004, that it will add new models to its lineup of "Hybrid Wings" windpower generators originally released in July, 2003.

The Hybrid Wings system has two rotors: a Darrieus rotor that provides high-energy output, and a Savonius rotor that works even in light winds. These rotors are attached to a vertical axis, which makes the system less subject to wind direction. Thus the system can generate electricity regardless of wind direction and speed, from slight breeze to strong wind. In addition to good resistance to centrifugal force, durability and safety, a control unit for adjusting the speed of the rotor blades makes the system immune to breakdown and causes it to generate less noise.

For use on the rooftops of commercial and residential buildings, the new models were designed with special attention to reducing vibration. It incorporates a vibration controller and a special rubber insulator is set into its base. The company will sell four new models, which differ in rated output from 1 kW to 20 kW. The unit prices will be from 7.3 to 21 million yen (about U.S.$ 70,000 to $202,000), not including installation costs.

With this enhanced lineup, the company aims to receive more orders for use in urban and residental areas, including the rooftops of commercial buildings, where noise pollution is a crucial issue.



Posted: 2004/07/12 07:47:32 AM
Japanese version