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BLDW (Building Turbines) strategically very well positioned
Austin is known for its innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and its green energy initiatives. The challenge of providing clean, renewable energy directly where it is produced is being met by Building Turbines, Inc., an Austin company publicly traded as BLDW. Building Turbines’ innovative rooftop mounted wind turbines maximize sustainability and are ideal for the urban commercial, industrial, and government buildings.
BLDW has its systems patented enhancing efficiency
Several patented systems combine to increase affordability, electrical output and optimize the urban location by using heat buildup from parking lots and streets.
Safety and viability
The Building Turbines system has been designed to be the safest and most viable wind power option available for existing and new commercial building rooftops. These slow moving wind turbines cause no harm to wildlife and birds and are designed with a canvas coverings with high wind vents, which prevents serious damage to property or persons in extreme wind situations. Additionally, they require minimal maintenance and generate almost no noise or vibration.
Venues of installation and product durability
Building Turbines has commitments for installations in Galveston, Houston, Las Vegas, and in Florida. Current installations are in Austin and Corpus Christi. The Corpus Christi installations, in place for just over a year, have been especially valuable in determining system reliability factors and areas for improvement. These units have endured harsh coastal and tropical climatic conditions, including tropical storm conditions and have performed extremely well.
R&D Engineering Studies
Building Turbines, through their partnership with Austin Green Energy Group (AGEG), has completed five Research & Development engineering studies with the University of Texas and one with Texas State University and are looking into other possible AGEG/Collegiate R&D studies. One study focused on aerodynamics and mechanical design, where three scale prototypes were built and wind tested with permission from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) at their facility near Austin.
LED Lighting strategic alliances
Building Turbines has entered into strategic alliances with LED lighting manufacturers to provide a total LED lighting solution , designed to complement all wind turbine sales, and is the next step in becoming a full service, Green Energy solution provider. See