As the world becomes more dependent on renewable technologies and the pressure to source an applicable solution to generating energy increases, manufacturers are developing innovative ideas to respond to that need.
Visualisation of three turbines on the Business Design Centre, Islington
quietrevolution has developed the qr5 vertical axis wind turbine with the intention to have the turbines available to install in locations in the U.K. and globally. Our products demonstrate that efficiency can be combined with elegance, and that the natural resource of the wind can be used cost-effectively, cleanly and quietly to provide a long term source of energy for both our own and future generations.
There is a deep-rooted concern that the worlds landscape will be scarred by thousands of wind farms. quietrevolution has designed a turbine which offers an alternative solution to that concern. The compact design of the qr5 allows it to be easily integrated on or close to buildings therefore providing a solution to generating energy locally.
This page shows a number of our visualizations illustrating what impact the turbines will have on the landscape and how the turbines can be applied to society’s infrastructure.
Examples show a turbine and lighting structure installed along a motorway as well as turbines supplying energy to an electric car charging station. Please note that these images are only conceptual and not specified for any projects. The lighting columns are a design in development.
Visualisation of qr5 turbines flanking a motorway next to a vehicle charging station
Visualisation of wind turbines installed along a motorway
Innovation
quietrevolution is involved in some new and innovative projects. One in particular is called the smart CoDe.
Visualisation of qr5 turbines installed on the sea wall in Brighton
Suitable urban locations for vertical axis wind turbines are those next to a large body of water, on the urban edge, on buildings higher than their surroundings or with beneficial underlying topography.
Key factors when assessing sites:
- Is there sufficient wind to install a wind turbine?
- Will the turbine maintain its performance in turbulent environments?
- Turbines that ‘yaw’ may suffer with frequent changes in wind direction;
- Is the turbine safe to be located next to the public?
- Will it disturb neighbours through noise or vibration?
- Aesthetics – will people like or oppose it?