How to Build a Windmill » Netherlands http://buildawindmill.org Free Energy for your Home Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:32:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Micro Wind Turbine Piqo Launched at Energy 2009 http://buildawindmill.org/micro-wind-turbine-piqo-launched-at-energy-2009/ http://buildawindmill.org/micro-wind-turbine-piqo-launched-at-energy-2009/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:01:53 +0000 Jon Hawthorne http://buildawindmill.org/?p=108 On October 6 Everkinetiq International’s newest micro-turbine called Piqo was launched. Everkinetiq hopes they have a exportable product capable of taking the Netherlands to a distinguished position in the field of green energy. The launching of the world premiere first took place at Energy 2009, the largest Dutch power exchange.

Efficient with wind energy

The Piqo is a viable solution for self-generating energy and reducing CO2 emissions. Even when there is little wind energy generated by the Piqo, the sleek micro-wind turbine’s maintenance is quiet and designed specifically for the built environment. With the revolutionary and innovative design and integrated systems, the wind gets the highest efficiency of its kind, higher than solar energy is able to return. The turbine is deployed for many applications, not only for business but also for the private market. The small turbine can be placed on flat roofs, sloping roofs and freestanding masts. The Piqo pays for itself, without subsidies, within 7 to 8 years in full.

Richard Kleefman, director of Everkinetiq international is very proud of the launch: The Piqo is a micro-windturbine for local and distributed energy induction. With Piqo hope we have an important Dutch export product on our hands, which will occupy a prominent position in the sector of sustainable, green energy. We have already built an international dealer network that will ensure sale and placement of the turbines.

Technical information

  • Rotor diameter 1,120 mm
  • Maximum depth 585 mm
  • Weight 75 kilogrammes
  • 3-blade turbine optimised by means of CFD
  • 3 kW generator with active targeting
  • Turnover of 3000-3500 kWh per year (at an average wind speed of 6 m/s)
  • Payback for individuals is 7 up to 8 years
  • Made entirely with recyclable polyethylene

Application possibilities

  • Business and company spaces
  • Houses
  • Transmission masts
  • Schools
  • Sanding and storage
  • Parking garages

About Everkinetiq International

Everkinetiq International provides, develops, produces and advises concerning decentralized energy solutions. With a nationwide network of recognized installers, Everkinetiq provides services for individuals, companies and governments. The company makes products such as solar panels, solar water heaters, energy-saving lighting and micro wind turbines.

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