The Energy Ball wind turbine looks like an egg beater. The ball is aerodynamically designed to create a wind flow pattern that uses principles of the Venturi effect to increase efficiency. It is quiet and produces power at a wind speed of just 4 MPH.
The Energy Ball DIY power was marketed by Swedish Home Energy with manufacturing in the Netherlands in 2008. In 2009 it established a manufacturing plant in McKinney and an office in Fort Worth, Texas.
A complete home system including installation is in the $11,000 range.
Egg Beater Power Generators
Energy Ball Wind Turbine Produces Power at 4 MPH
Trend Themes
1. Aerodynamic Wind Turbines - Manufacturing more efficient wind turbines that use principles of aerodynamics provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the renewable energy industry.
2. Small Scale Wind Energy - Developing wind energy solutions for individual households provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the energy industry.
3. DIY Sustainable Energy - The DIY market for sustainable energy solutions is growing and companies can capitalize on this trend by providing easy-to-install and affordable solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Innovations in aerodynamic wind turbines and small scale wind energy can disrupt the traditional renewable energy industry.
2. Diy/home Improvement - The DIY sustainable energy market is growing and companies in the home improvement industry can take advantage of this trend by offering affordable and easy-to-install solutions.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can benefit from producing aerodynamic wind turbines and small scale wind energy solutions for the growing renewable energy market.