Uprise Energy 10kW Portable Wind Turbine
Today I wanted to share photos from some of the testing we have been doing lately. Since our portable wind turbine is “portable,” it is easy for us to go to where the wind is. Here are some images from testing done on Fiesta Island, Jamul, and in our back yard here at Uprise headquarters.
Checking everything out at Uprise HQ
Extending the mast.
The blades just after being attached to the hub.
Catching some wind on a private ranch in Jamul, CA.
We regularly tow the wind turbine on California highways and dirt roads.
Here is a video showing the set up and then the wind turbine in operation in Jamul. it only took 36 minutes from the time the tow vehicle was disconnected from the trailer to the first rotation of the wind turbine's rotor. This video shows the setup procedure and the turbine running in 4.5-5.5 m/s wind speed.
When setup, the 10kW portable wind turbine stands 20m tall with a 7m diameter rotor and an 11m diameter footprint.
Getting ready to tow to the testing location.
Highly-efficient carbon fiber blades direct drive a permanent magnet alternator aloft
Outriggers deployed, mast extended, and blades attached; ready to hydraulically lift the mast and begin making power.
Deploying the outriggers - getting ready to detach from the towing vehicle.
Laying out the blades.
There you have it. Our team hard at work here in sunny San Diego. If you have any questions about anything you see here, please feel free to ask in the comments. We will be more than happy to explain anything you want to know.