Independent Power, LLC

Technical and Manufacturing details:

• Novel (patent pending) vertical axis design that maximizes output from available wind energy and operates in lower wind conditions/locations
• Low cost design – minimal number of components, low-cost fabrication, no exotic materials
• Eliminates costly system components – breaking resistors, vanes, yaw/pitch controls, tall mast
• Lower LCOE – lower system cost and higher power density than both solar and traditional wind
• Increases applicable markets – lower cut-in speed allows use in low-wind locations
• Fewer permitting concerns – no sweep clearance, low noise, no protruding blades
• Simplified certification/listing – no electromechanical parts, no customized non-UL electronics,
  works with available wind and solar inverters
• Cost effective domestic manufacture – turbine parts can be economically produced within the
  United States

Technical Details:

Due to the patent pending status of this project, limited technical details, drawings, and/or images can be publicly shared at this time. Once the patent is officially granted, we will be able to post the full technical details, drawings, and additional visual materials.

Progress Timeline:

• March 2025 – Full proposal submitted to NREL for Competitive Improvement Project 2025
• January 2025 – Concept Paper submitted to DOE, NREL CIP 2025
• November 2024 – DOE NRE releases details for CIP 2025
• February 2024 – DOE NREL update to CIP 2024 eliminates Concept Proposal Phase of CIP 2024, no submission
• January 2024 – Concept Paper submitted to DOE, NREL CIP 2024
• December 2023 – Patent review w/attorney
• November 2023 – CIP 2024 workshop held
• November 2023 – New patent search, engaged patent attorney
• October 2023 – DOE NREL releases details for CIP 2024
• April 2017 – Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Competitive Improvement Project 2017 reviewed – no submission
• 2015 thru 2023 – development of new turbine design
• September 2011 – original effort ends
• January 2011 – Intertek GMB tests initial product
• September 2010 – original patent issued
• August 2008 – original patent filed