Low-Cost, All-Direction Wind Turbine Enables Decentralised Power Generation
Designed for low-wind Indian conditions, this 1 kW portable wind turbine generates up to 300 units of electricity per month by operating just 10 hours a day, even at wind speeds as low as 1.5 m/s. Costing under ₹50,000, the system enables decentralised, long-life household power from terraces or balconies, offering a viable alternative to grid-dependent electricity.
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300 units of electricity
generated per month from a 1 kW portable wind turbine operating just 10 hours a day.
Up to 20 years
of operational life, enabling long-term household energy security.
Portable design installations
allowing installation on terraces or balconies within minutes, lowering adoption barriers.
20+ countries
covered, indicating scalability beyond local contexts.
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