Smart vertical-axis wind turbines to generate local power
Wind energy remains underused in many regions as large wind farms face long approval processes, high infrastructure costs, and local opposition. At the same time, farms, municipalities, and small businesses investing in solar power face electricity shortages in winter and at night. Windworks develops compact vertical-axis turbines for on-site power generation. Its key innovation is real-time blade pitch control: each blade adjusts its orientation using onboard sensors and a proprietary algorithm that adapts to changing wind conditions, increasing energy yield and turbine lifetime. Quiet systems under 30 meters can typically be permitted within a year.