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Phoenix Energy SystemsPhoenix Energy Systems
Phoenix Energy Phoenix Energy Systems provides Systems provides
low-cost,low-cost,truly aesthetictruly aesthetic
renewable windrenewable windpower appliancespower appliances
to residential,to residential,business, andbusiness, andGovernmentGovernmentcustomers. customers.
Introducing the Windspire®
Wind to Power ~ Power to Inspire
Wm. David Hamilton – President, Phoenix Energy Systems 972-814-3283
J. Matthew Hamilton – Vice President, Phoenix Energy Systems 512-246-9195
Renewable Energy ProblemsRenewable Energy Problems
Solar based, dominated by Photovoltaic (PV)Solar based, dominated by Photovoltaic (PV) Wind focused on large propeller based systems Wind focused on large propeller based systems
for the ‘Farm & Barn’ community.for the ‘Farm & Barn’ community. Both approaches are ExpensiveBoth approaches are Expensive
Energy is currently produced away from Energy is currently produced away from consumption requiring expensive transmission consumption requiring expensive transmission and creating bottleneck problems.and creating bottleneck problems.
Huge Markets – Common PlatformHuge Markets – Common Platform
Residential Residential – Resellers PV, wind, elect.Resellers PV, wind, elect.
Commercial BuildingCommercial Building– ArchitectsArchitects
AgricultureAgriculture– Ag resellersAg resellers
SchoolsSchools– ArchitectsArchitects
Remote TelecomRemote Telecom– Antenna MfgsAntenna Mfgs
Lighting systemsLighting systems– Designers/Big BoxDesigners/Big Box
Remote HighwayRemote Highway
Water SystemsWater Systems
$30B Market$30B Market
$10B Market$10B Market
$10B Market$10B Market
$3B Market$3B Market
$2B Market$2B Market
$2B Market$2B Market $1B Market$1B Market $1B Market$1B Market
ApplicationsApplications
Grid TiedGrid Tied houses, buildings, lighting, houses, buildings, lighting, schoolsschools
Integrated unit with easy installation and low costIntegrated unit with easy installation and low cost
DC basedDC based off grid, agriculture, telecom, off grid, agriculture, telecom, remote sitesremote sites
Integrated generator and power electronicsIntegrated generator and power electronics
Battery basedBattery based storage opens more marketsstorage opens more marketsPower electronics interfacePower electronics interface
Next Generation PlatformsNext Generation Platforms
Key Dynamic: Leverages Current Platform Design; Upgrade Annual Energy Production! Low Wind – 8ft Diameter Rotor
• Doubles Swept Area from 80 Sq. Ft to 160 Sq. Ft. • Larger Airfoils and Struts• Upgraded Generator: Tighter Windings to Get Higher Voltage• New Diameter Will Lower Rotor RPMs and Provide More Torque• Preliminary Analysis: 4,000 kWh’s in a Class 2 Wind ; 5,000 kWh’s in a Class 3 Wind• Potential Upgrade Solution for Current 1.2kW; Opens New Market in Class 2 Wind
3kW• Preliminary Rotor Analysis is Complete• Design for New Generator and Inverter are in Process• New Foundation, Pole, and Bearings Require Further Analysis• People are Willing to Pay for Solution to Power 80 – 100% of Annual Electrical Usage!
PUC Building China Basin – San FranciscoPUC Building China Basin – San Francisco
Dubai Waterbus StationsDubai Waterbus Stations
Adobe WindspiresAdobe Windspires
International Car Show – Detroit 2009International Car Show – Detroit 2009
Residential Home – Reno NevadaResidential Home – Reno Nevada
Renewable Product Comparison at 1kW Renewable Product Comparison at 1kW System – Mariah is lowest price by farSystem – Mariah is lowest price by far
PhoenixPhoenix Energy Energy
WindspireWindspire
Propeller BasedPropeller Based Photovoltaic Photovoltaic (PV)(PV)
TypeType Vertical Axis WindVertical Axis Wind Horizontal Axis Horizontal Axis WindWind
SolarSolar
SizeSize 30 Ft Tall30 Ft Tall 57 Ft Tall57 Ft Tall 105 Sq Ft105 Sq Ft
NoiseNoise < 44 < 44 dB@50MPHdB@50MPH > 85 dB> 85 dB NoneNone
SafetySafety Low SpeedLow Speed
Simple electronicsSimple electronics
High SpeedHigh Speed Chem basedChem based
Unit PriceUnit Price $4,995$4,995 $6,619$6,619 $5,500$5,500
Installation Installation $1,000$1,000 $2,552$2,552 $5,674$5,674
Total CostTotal Cost $5,995$5,995 $9,171$9,171 $11,174$11,174
Life Cost of Electricity GeneratedLife Cost of Electricity Generated1 kW system, no subsidies1 kW system, no subsidies
PhoenixPhoenix Propeller Propeller PVPV
InstalledInstalled
CostCost
$5,995$5,995 $9,129$9,129 $11,174$11,174
kWh kWh GeneratedGenerated
50,00050,000 50,00050,000 35,68035,680
Cost per kWhCost per kWh 12.0 ¢12.0 ¢ 18.3 ¢18.3 ¢ 31.3 ¢ 31.3 ¢
Phoenix Energy Systems - Cost in CaliforniaPhoenix Energy Systems - Cost in California
$5995 – Installed Cost of Unit$5995 – Installed Cost of Unit -$2500 -- California Grant $2.50 per watt-$2500 -- California Grant $2.50 per watt
------------------------ $3495 -- Net Cost to Customer Grant $3495 -- Net Cost to Customer Grant
Payback is 4.2 years at tier 3 utility ratePayback is 4.2 years at tier 3 utility rate Federal Tax benefit is $2,000!!!!!!!!Federal Tax benefit is $2,000!!!!!!!!
Requirements:Requirements:– Must be certified unitMust be certified unit– Must track productionMust track production– Requires a five year warrantyRequires a five year warranty– Must be privately ownedMust be privately owned– Must be professionally installed for full rebateMust be professionally installed for full rebate
Current Sales Channel StatusCurrent Sales Channel Status
Dealers• 40 Dealers Signed Up• 60 Dealers Expected by End of 2008• Current Dealers Requesting Multiple Units Now
Architects / Housing Developers• 30 Architects / Designers Engaged By the End of 2008• West Coast Green Conference: Approached by Many Commercial LEEDS Builders
Federal, State and Local Municipalities• New York RFEI (Request for Expression of Interest) Submitted• 3 Major States / Municipalities / Government Contracts
• New York, Nevada, Houston• Working with Nevada WindGenerations Program to Provide Rebate for Windspire Installations
International• Two Countries Moving to Volume: France / Costa Rica• Preparing to Ship Containers in Early ’09•Approached at West Coast Green by Individuals Wanting to Ship Product to: New Zealand, Australia, Israel, and US Virgin Islands•Many Others Requesting Territory Rights
Unique FeaturesUnique Features
Aesthetically pleasing, low profileAesthetically pleasing, low profile Virtually silentVirtually silent Flexible design, scales by height and width for various Flexible design, scales by height and width for various
applications from lighting to municipal backupapplications from lighting to municipal backup UL certified, real world independent power testingUL certified, real world independent power testing High efficiency generator, integrated inverterHigh efficiency generator, integrated inverter Durable steel and aluminum construction, 20 year lifeDurable steel and aluminum construction, 20 year life Simple installation, extremely low maintenanceSimple installation, extremely low maintenance Any color you wantAny color you want Self-starts in low wind, without needing any motorSelf-starts in low wind, without needing any motor Wireless performance monitorWireless performance monitor
Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property
6 Pending Patents6 Pending Patents - High aspect ratio turbine rotors- High aspect ratio turbine rotors - Vertical axis turbines with rotating cantilever shaft support- Vertical axis turbines with rotating cantilever shaft support - Low drag turbine system- Low drag turbine system - Free-standing hinged turbine pole- Free-standing hinged turbine pole - International compatible inverter connection method- International compatible inverter connection method - Battery charging operation for vertical rotors- Battery charging operation for vertical rotors 2 Issued Patents2 Issued Patents - High efficiency cog-free generator- High efficiency cog-free generator - Small Wind System Turbine- Small Wind System Turbine
GeneratorGenerator
Testing - Prof. Andrzej Trzynadlowski
University of Nevada, Reno
• High efficiency
• Cog-free
• Simple
InverterInverter
• Grid tie
• UL 1741
• IEEE 1547
• FCC compliant
• RoHS compliant
• ZigBee modem
• Autotransformer – international
RotorRotor
Tested -
Sandia National Laboratories
Rotor DynamicsRotor Dynamics
Texas A&M University
Cantilever bearing system -
Solution to first conical whirl mode
Power CurvePower Curve
Full Height Rotor, Wind = 10 m/s (H = 6.706 m, Dia. = 0.914 m, 3 NACA0021 blades, c =0.127 m)
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.35
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
TSR
Cp
no corrections
given struts
NACA0015 struts
Fig. 5.22 Power coefficient vs TSR of the three-bladed rotorwithout and with blade struts corrections
Design guidance and real world expectations
Phoenix Energy SystemsPhoenix Energy Systems