Eco Factor: Folding wind turbine generates up to 400W of renewable power.
Based on the “Savonius” type of wind turbines, the Ventus, by designer Sergej Kuckir, is a portable and folding wind power station that can be carried along during a camp or a scientific expedition in the wilds. The entire system which features a vertical axis wind turbine, turbine mast and batteries can be folded and packed in a tube just 10cm in diameter.
Since there is plenty of wind energy on the mountains, generating renewable energy using a wind turbine is more practical than generating solar energy. The designer believes that the 4kg system can be used to generate up to 400W of renewable electric power, which is stored in onboard batteries for later use.
Designer: Sergej Kuckir
