Design
The decision to design a so-called American wind motor was based on the following reasons:
- Robust and longevous construction
- Design certified on both static and dynamic forces by two engineering consultancy firms, based on a durability of 50 years and 1.5 times hurricane strength. Materials were specifically selected to allow simple recyclability after the windmill has been deprecated.
- Silent due to low rotation speed
- Operates at low wind speed
- Bird friendly due to closed rotor area
- Will blend nicely into the landscape