Model 5 Prototype Wind Turbine
Erected
in Okanagan
2008-06-27Quantum Wind Power Corp. has successfully erected the prototype 5 kW Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) developed in British Columbia, Canada. The turbine was tested high in the hills along a crest overlooking Okanagan Lake, Westbank, and Kelowna, British Columbia.
Successful
completion of the power output evaluations will allow Quantum to move
forward on the final revisions of the prototype turbine and development
of the production unit for volume manufacturing. The turbine started up
within minutes, and at an estimated 16 mph wind speed measured 1.8
kW. At the rated wind speed of 22 mph (10m/s) the turbine is
calculated to reach 60 Hz (360 rpm) 5 kW power output. The turbine was
in operation ~ 75% of the time during this test. The unit was
load tested using a resistive load bank and direct connection to a 3-ph
electric motor to demonstrate the potential for water pumping without
electronics.
The 5 kW Freedom Series wind turbine was developed for the light
agricultural and industrial markets, as well as larger residential
homes. This turbine is a showcase for the TorsionTec low-speed direct-drive
permanent magnet generator and is intended for on or off-grid
applications.
To learn more about the investment and Executive employment opportunities with Quantum Wind please visit out website at www.QuantumWind.com
OSTEC's Silicon Vineyard Innovation Award Winners Announced at the Fifth Annual Awards Gala
April
11, 2008 - Innovative leaders in the science and technology community
were recognized at the Fifth Annual Silicon Vineyard Innovation
Awards
Gala held last night at the Coast Capri Hotel. OSTEC, and Title Sponsor
of the Silicon Vineyard
Innovation Awards, Farris, Vaughan, Wills
& Murphy LLP,
would like to congratulate the finalists and the award winners for
their achievements and their role in building this region as a centre
of excellence for innovation.
"OSTEC
is honoured to be able to recognize these outstanding companies and
individuals, and bring their accomplishments into the spotlight. The
achievements being made here in the Okanagan are truly of an
international caliber," remarked Douglas MacLeod, Executive Director of
OSTEC.
Last nights keynote speaker, Dr. Paul Kedroksy, a Silicon
Valley venture capitalist, media personality and entrepreneur gave
a fascinating presentation on 'Mythbusting in Innovation and
Entrepreneurship to a captivated crowd.
OSTEC
would like to thank everyone who was involved in presenting this
year's
program, specifically our sponsors, nominees, finalists and
winners.
Without their support and participation, it would be impossible to
provide this recognition and celebration of innovation in our region.
The
2008 Silicon Vineyard Innovation Award Finalists:
This award recognizes a leading organization (company, agency, association, education or research institution) that has demonstrated innovation, leadership, sound business practices and community involvement in the research, development and/or application of science or technology.
Rick West, President & CEO, accepted the Finalist Plaque on behalf of Quantum Wind Power Corp.
A video of the presentation will be posted when available.
Model 50 Wind Turbine Announced
2008-03-28Quantum Wind Power Corp. is proud to announce the Model 50 Wind Turbine, artistically designed by Steve Orzel, having a 25’ blade, and a 50’ diameter.
Depending on wind, the height will be 60’ to 80’ to center of
hub. The turbine will produce 50 kW in 10 m/s
(22
mph) wind, enough power for 15 to 20, three bedroom homes with
additional power sold back to the grid.
The prototype development is contingent on funding with an 8 month
development requirement and first
deliveries to follow within 2 months.
Demand for this size turbine is substantial, it does not require
environmental assessment, has low yearly maintenance cost, while
producing significant power that can be sold to the grid, with
installation similar to the smaller turbines. This turbine is
designed for the small to medium industrial businesses, office
buildings, small sub-divisions, vacation resorts, shopping malls and
agriculture from grain to live stock operations. To date we have
interest from the Caribbean, Mexico, USA and Canada.
Mr. Rick West
CEO and President
Tel: (250) 707-2838
Private Share Offering Announced
2007-04-26Quantum Wind today issued a Private Share Offering of 1,000,000 Class “A” Voting Common Shares @ $1.00 per share to complete the development of the Model 20 (20'dia - 5 kW) Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) that is presently in development and the design and prototype phase of the Model 50 (50'dia - 50 kW) net metering HAWT, as with associated business development. The product development plan has electrical components designed for dual-purpose use in the proposed TorsionTec EV Propulsion System.
Quantum’s President and Chief Operations Officer, Rick West will launch “The Quantum ™ Foundation” An interactive webpage that looks at today’s news stories on renewable energy, Global Warming and Climate Change.
This webpage will link to such key events as the Globe Conference in Vancouver globe 2008 ~ International Environmental Tradeshow & Conference, held every second year in Vancouver British Columbia, and Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWea). and the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA).
Stories will reach into such areas as the Central Interior of British Columbia with links to Okanagan Science and Technology Council (OSTEC) “The Silicone Valley of the North!” With strong links to such groups as the Northwest Energy Technology Consortium (NWETC) which covers six States plus British Columbia and Alberta Canada. Other links will include links to The Ontario Centre of Excellence Propelling research from idea to income. “Cultivating bolder attitudes towards invention and investment.”
This site will also follow the “Road
to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games mandate” to support and integrate
homegrown green technologies into their green buildings, venues and
pavilions.
This website will explain the workings of wind/solar/ground thermal and
(Electric Vehicle) EV propulsion as with the use of hydrogen fuel cell
technology, with weekly columns by experts in the field. With "ask
the experts section!"
The editorial staff and columnists will also cover “Passive
Solar Housing” as well as smart building technologies and
techniques. This will cover “what to look for” in purchasing a new and
used home, where the use of R-2000 and Energy Star 2006 Building
Systems and Standards and how these systems and standards can reduce
your mortgage payback by up to five years. Why every home should have
an Energy Star Rating, with a rate your home
section.
Quantum Wind Power Corporation and The Quantum Foundation will go the extra step to teach and support the education and use of renewable energy technologies into today’s grade schools, technical schools, Colleges and Universities, and how this will reduce the impact of Global Warming and Climate Change.
“The Quantum™ Foundation”
a Rick West Environmental Publication
This product will resemble the turbine pictured
above. Our turbines incorporate the innovative “direct drive Permanent
Magnet Generator” by TorsionTec
Due to its “gearless” nature, our turbines are designed to have a 30-year life span with only minor maintenance. Reliability is also increased thanks to the use of electronics instead of mechanics to condition the power for AC supply requirements and/or to synchronize with the utility grid.
