HelixWind
From crispyneurons
HelixWind is a startup founded by my friend Ken Morgan. They make the HelixWind turbine, a Savonius-type vertical-axis wind turbine that comes in 2kw and 5kw versions. It's small and inexpensive, intended for the microwind market (residential end users, property developers, etc.). It's a very cool piece of green tech. Not to mention, gorgeous.
[edit] HelixWind Promo Video
This video clip shows a prototype of the turbine in action while Ken describes how it works and what value it provides.
[edit] HelixWind at Burning Man
The first two HelixWind turbines made their debut at Burning Man 2007, prominently displayed near the man. Their performance was excellent, particularly during one of the intense dust storms.
The HelixWind 2kw turbines on the playa.
Here I am with one of them.
