Carbon Concepts has used the experience gained in
mechanical design and composites engineering in the motorsports
industry to design and develop a family of wind and water turbines
for domestic, industrial and general applications. The
technology is dependent on the electrical generator and aerodynamic
expertise from the University of Durham, and our own carbon fibre
wing experience. This relationship has resulted, once again, in
a series of products designed and engineered to the highest
standards at a competitive price.
are pleased to offer the generator and composite blade technology to
manufacturers and distributors of small wind and water turbines.
WHY A VERTICAL AXIS
The vertical axis turbine offers
two major advantages over the more conventional axial configuration:
The disadvantages are
that the engineering is more complicated, it is very intolerant of
poor aerodynamics and the blade stresses are higher. We believe
that the advantages are critical to the acceptability of small wind
turbines, particularly when mounted on or close to buildings. This
is of particular importance for urban installations where local
authorities are seeking to meet current energy targets.
first wind turbine has now completed its initial performance
evaluation. It is currently undergoing endurance and
structural testing while the final control system is optimised.
We are now very close to a production machine and would be happy
to discuss your requirements and interest.