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| New technology for wind energy market Digital Gas announced that its Digital Electric subsidiary has signed an agreement with International Trade and Technology Centre of Dublin, Ireland. The agreement gives Digital Electric the exclusive right to manufacture and market a breakthrough wind energy technology that is anticipated to deliver a return on investment that is significantly greater than conventional wind power generation systems. The company points out that the new wind energy systems will have several features that differentiate them from conventional wind generator technology, resulting in approximately 35% greater power output at 10% less cost per unit. Significant efficiencies in capturing wind energy over the widest range of wind profiles are created by using a series of self-adjusting multiple hydraulic pumps and multiple variable speed generators. By transmitting power from the wind blades hydraulically to turbine generators located at ground level, the cost of maintenance is dramatically reduced. With ground-based generators, less sensitive equipment and low maintenance components, this new wind generator technology will have significantly lower operating costs and can be readily serviced without the need for highly trained technicians. The modular design of the system allows for the installation of additional generators as required. The new wind energy systems technology will materially decrease the capital and maintenance costs of wind power systems, while substantially increasing their energy output. This combination of benefits results in a reduction in the cost per kilowatt hour to below two cents. In addition, the new system will have a life span of approximately thirty years. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |