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State-of-the-Art Technologies Inside Every Airdolphin

Special Feature

Extremely Low Mass

The total weight of the Airdolphin is only 18kg to 20kg, meaning the weight per generated watt is just 18g -- only 1/5 of those for large wind turbines. Thus, the Airdolphin tracks wind better in turbulent flows, resulting in more efficient power generation. Small wind turbines can be installed in various places -- general households, rooftops, schools, billboards, or mountain areas. These needs could be safely met at low costs because of the ultra-lightness of the unit.
Wind turbines must be totally flexible to face the forces of nature. Because of the light weight, it can quickly respond to continuously changing wind direction and capture the wind, thereby increasing the amount of power generation. We named this wind-capturing ability "Dynamic Wind Capturability".

Swing Rudder

Swing Rudder

The rudder of the Airdolphin uses the Swing Rudder System, an attitude control system inspired by fish fin. The system can instantly respond to wind direction changes and achieve a more efficient power generation.



Rotor

Newly-Designed Rotor
The rotor system on the Airdolphin flexibly responds to various wind conditions from the slightest to the strongest, offering efficient power generation. It also frees you from pitch controls.
 

The two advanced technologies of the rotor:

(1) Ultra low-mass blades reinforced by long-lasting and rigid carbon-fiber skin which is also used for aircraft wings.
(2)Multi-Stagger System with optimal conversion efficiency for various wind speeds.