Clean and affordable power on your site.
Our wind turbines operate quietly and efficiently, even in low to moderate wind conditions, thanks to advanced real-time blade control technology. With minimal maintenance needs and a robust design, our turbines are designed to last 25 years, delivering consistent power that is cheaper and cleaner than grid electricity.
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Windworks’ turbine to power district heating system in Écublens (VD)
Windworks is collaborating with the municipality of Écublens to pilot the use of our smart vertical-axis wind turbines in powering a central district heating system. This project evaluates the feasibility of replacing fossil fuel-based heating systems with a high-efficiency, renewable alternative.
The system integrates heat pumps that recover energy from Lake Geneva to warm homes. Our wind turbines provide a reliable energy source to power the pumps, particularly throughout winter months when wind speeds are highest. This setup reduces heating costs, ensures local clean energy provision, and avoids hundreds of tons of CO2 emissions annually.
In summer 2025, a reduced-scale vertical-axis wind turbine with a 5-meter diameter will be deployed to demonstrate performance and explore community acceptance in a living lab environment.
This initiative aligns with our vision for clean, efficient, and resilient energy systems, setting a benchmark for sustainable urban heating solutions.
Harness Wind Energy Like Never Before
Frequently asked questions
Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have several advantages over traditional horizontal-axis turbines (HAWTs), including:
- Lower Noise Levels: VAWTs operate more quietly, making them suitable for urban and residential areas.
- Less Land Required: They require only a third of the land compared to traditional turbines.
- Omni-directional Wind Capture: VAWTs can harness wind from any direction, eliminating the need for complex orientation mechanisms.
- Fauna-Friendly Design: The design is less intrusive to birds and other wildlife.
Our control framework optimizes the performance of vertical-axis wind turbines by dynamically adjusting the blade orientation in real-time. This leads to:
- Threefold Increase in Efficiency: Significantly enhances energy output.
- Reduction in Structural Vibrations: Decreases stress and prolongs the life of the turbine.
- Reduction in Thrust Force: Lowers the force on the turbine tower, improving stability.
Yes, our control framework can be retrofitted onto any vertical-axis wind turbine with actuated blades. We can equip the turbines with sensors and controllers to implement our technology, allowing existing installations to benefit from enhanced performance.
Our technology is ideal for a wide range of industries, including:
- Energy Intensive Industries (Food, Paper, Pharma, Metal)
- Wind Turbine Manufacturers
- Utility Companies
- Commercial and Industrial Facilities
- Agricultural Operations
- Government and Municipal Projects
We have successfully implemented our control framework on a laboratory prototype and are scaling up with an industrial prototype from Agile Wind Power. By 2025, we aim to test our technology in real field conditions on a larger scale.
