Vertical Sky, the next generation wind turbine for sustainable, silent and decentralized energy production.

Projektinformationen

Vertical Sky

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 876355

DOI

10.3030/876355

Projekt abgeschlossen

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 11 Juli 2019

Startdatum 1 August 2019

Enddatum 30 November 2019

Finanziert unter

• INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs

Gesamtkosten

€ 71 429,00

EU-Beitrag

€ 50 000,00

Koordiniert durch

AGILE WIND POWER AG
Switzerland

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - Vertical Sky (Vertical Sky, the next generation wind turbine for sustainable, silent and decentralized energy production.)

Berichtszeitraum: 2019-08-01 bis 2019-11-30

Zusammenfassung vom Kontext und den Gesamtzielen des Projekts

Vertical Sky is a disruptive wind turbine solution using a vertical axis configuration. Our innovative approach includes a patented active pitch control system to maximise the efficiency of the blades at each position in the rotation. This SME Instrument Phase 1 project is a study of the feasibility of Vertical Sky and the planning of the future developments of the project.

Arbeit, die ab Beginn des Projekts bis zum Ende des durch den Bericht erfassten Berichtszeitraums geleistet wurde, und die wichtigsten bis dahin erzielten Ergebnisse

The feasibility study has examined Vertical Sky from the technical, commercial and financial prespectives.
Technically, the control system has been reviewed to better define the requirements for the further development of the Vertical Sky software for pitch control. The processes for manufacturing of the physical components of Vertical Sky, including a new gearbox and tubular tower design, have been analysed and a route for their optimisation proposed. A programme of further testing and the future EIC Accelerator project have been proposed. Technical risks associated with those have been identified, as well as associated mitigation actions.
Commercially, a detailed market analysis has been prepared, including also regulatory and certification issues. Intellectual property rights have been examined to confirm the freedom to operate. Based on this a commercial strategy has been developed, including communication and disseminations activitites.Commercial risks have also been identified and mitigation actions proposed.
Financially, the financing needs of the project and the projections for the company have been calculated.

Fortschritte, die über den aktuellen Stand der Technik hinausgehen und voraussichtliche potenzielle Auswirkungen (einschließlich der bis dato erzielten sozioökonomischen Auswirkungen und weiter gefassten gesellschaftlichen Auswirkungen des Projekts)

Vertical Sky will be the first commercially viable vertical axis wind turbine at the megawatt scale. Because the blade tip speed is significantly lower, Vertical Sky is three times quieter than a conventional horizontal axis wind turbine. As a result Vertical Sky can be placed much closer to populated areas. It will have a significant impact on the distributed generation market, making renewable electricity generation using wind power viable for industry and commercial activities. Distributed generation is a key piece in the global strategy to reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against global warming.

Artist’s rendering of Vertical Sky positioned near a residential area

Artist’s rendering of Vertical Sky in a commercial distributed generation application