The startup manufactures vertical axis wind turbines that are small, lightweight, and shaftless, designed for installation on existing infrastructure to convert wind kinetic energy into mechanical power. This technology enables industries to generate local clean energy, reducing operational costs and minimizing environmental impact.
Funding
$2.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Existing wind turbines are often large, expensive to install, and require specific environmental conditions, limiting their applicability for localized energy generation in urban and suburban environments. This creates a barrier to wider adoption of wind energy and the potential for communities and businesses to generate their own clean power.
Solution
Alpha 311 offers a compact, vertical axis wind turbine designed for easy integration into existing infrastructure, such as lighting columns, buildings, and cell towers. The turbine's shaftless design and smaller size allow it to harness wind energy even in areas with low natural wind, such as roadsides where it can capture airflow from passing vehicles. This enables distributed energy generation, reducing transmission costs and providing a new revenue stream for businesses and communities while contributing to decarbonization goals and reducing reliance on traditional energy sources. The turbines are designed to be recyclable and incorporate smart sensors for localized atmospheric data collection.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes businesses, local communities, governments, and telecom companies seeking to decarbonize operations, reduce energy costs, and generate local renewable energy.
Features
- Vertical axis design enabling 360° wind capture and energy generation even without natural wind
- Compact and lightweight form factor for easy installation on existing infrastructure
- Shaftless design reducing maintenance and increasing reliability
- Direct-drive magnetic motor minimizing resistance for operation in low wind speeds (starting at 4mph)
- Integrated sensor array for collecting localized atmospheric data
- Recyclable components promoting environmental sustainability
- Low noise operation (less than 20dB)