Ventus is a small and light folding wind power station, which can be used as a renewable source of energy in the distant places or during the tourist and scientific expeditions. Mainly in the mountains there is plenty of wind energy – that’s why this power station is much more reliable than solar cells or batteries.

The Ventus power station is based on the “Savonius” type of turbine. Thanks to the composite materials the construction is very stiff and light (4kg). The Ventus turbine is also space saving - it can be packed into the tube 65 cm high and 10 cm in diameter. The power station capacity is 400 W. In the bottom part there is a battery unit and electronics to control the electric tension and current.

winter semester 2010 (University in Ústí nad Labem)

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