Why MegaWindForce
Wind energy is developing towards one of the most important energy sources and plays a major role in realising the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement.
How fast the wind blows, how often, and when – all play a significant role in the power generation cost of the wind turbine.
MegaWindForce turbines bring down the cost of wind energy:
increasing the efficiency of the wind turbines
developing new technology in performance, applied materials and production techniques
optimizing the manufacturing and maintenance process of wind turbines
The MegaWindforce patented ring shaped generator and full carbon design will create a highly efficient wind turbine with a lower Cost Of Wind Energy (LCOE). The design is combining the proven techniques from aerospace, electrical and mechanical engineering; introducing the first-ever wind turbine that has no hub, no nacelle and no gearbox whilst maximizing capacity, any where the wind blows
MegaWindForce turbines designed to become the next wind energy standard
up to 80% weight reduction
20% to 40% LCOE reduction
competitive to fossil energy
The MWF turbine has no central shaft. Instead, there is a moving rotor in the ring, significantly lowering the stresses on critical positions. The reduced weight of the construction optimises the effectiveness of the turbine. The design eliminates the costly gearbox and the inefficient direct drives in the drive train. The turbine is made of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP), a composite material made of carbon fibres and thermoset resin. The use of CFRP adds strength where needed and eliminates weight where possible. MWF carbon elements are produced automatically, using the raw carbon materials and the conventional huge moulds are therefore not necessary. The result is a corrosion free turbine, weighing less than traditional turbines and with overall lower maintenance cost. The ring contains the elements to generate electricity and due to the high path velocity of the moving generator parts in the ring, AC current at a high frequency is created.
“…in a nutshell, it appears that MegaWindForce have identified a combination of technologies that can together enable new levels of performance…”
Key facts
LCOE can drop below fossil cost in wind-rich areas
The ring generator divided in many separate modules can be adjusted ON/OFF depending on the actual wind speed.
The design life time is 30 years with technologies proven outside the wind industry
Low and easy maintenance due to Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite construction
Low noise (tip speed 59 m/s < 70 dB(A), whilest current industry standard is at 85 m/s, > 100 dB(A)
80+ % weight reduction due to the ring generator and used materials
Minimum use of rare-earth elements (only 70 kg of Neodymium required in 2m ring generator)
Reduced wake effect - more wind turbines per km2
Patented globally
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