This startup develops residential wind turbines utilizing patented vertical axis wind turbine technology to generate electricity for homes, boats, and recreational vehicles. By enabling users to produce their own power, the turbines significantly lower or eliminate electricity bills, promoting energy independence.
Funding
$2.7M 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
Current residential wind turbines are often impractical and unaffordable for homeowners, relegated to large wind farms and lacking the accessibility needed for individual use. Existing small wind turbine options can be expensive, visually unappealing, noisy, and vulnerable to damage in severe weather conditions.
Solution
Harmony Turbines is developing residential and small-scale vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) systems designed for ease of access and aesthetic appeal. Utilizing patented furling technology, the turbines protect themselves in high winds while continuing to generate power, unlike traditional turbines that must shut down. The VAWT design allows the turbines to harness wind from any direction, and a patented axial flux generator with variable air-gap technology enables operation at lower wind speeds and RPMs, resulting in quieter performance. The company is currently in the prototyping phase, collaborating with universities for data analysis and real-world testing to optimize turbine design and performance.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes homeowners, boat owners, and recreational vehicle users seeking accessible, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing renewable energy solutions.
Features
- Patented furling mechanism that protects the turbine in high winds while maintaining power generation
- Patented axial flux generator with variable air-gap technology for low wind speed startup and efficient power output at low RPMs
- Vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) design to capture wind from any direction
- Collaboration with universities for wind tunnel and water tank testing, as well as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis
- Electronic control system for the furling mechanism, allowing for optimized furling states at various wind speeds
- Scalable design suitable for both larger and smaller turbine models