High Plains Wind & Solar

5325 Beisser Drive
Grimes, IA 50111
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HORIZONTAL AXIS WIND TURBINES

We have a wide line of Hoizontal Axis Wind Turbines ranging from 10kW up to 1mW.

Give us a call to set up a FREE ON-SITE ANALYSIS of your wind resources.

THE HIGH PLAINS TWIN BLADE

The High Plains Twin Blade 1 kW is MADE IN USA, featuring a heavy-duty welded steel frame, carbon fiber-epoxy composite blades, industrial-strength rare-earth super-magnet generator, heavy-duty shock absorber, rectifying diodes in aluminum heat sinks, aerospace aluminum sandwich composite tail.

VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINES

the urban solution

Available in 2kW, 4kW, and 10kW.

Vertical axis wind turbines are different from traditional wind turbines in that their main axis is perpendicular to the ground. Their configuration makes them ideal for both rural and urban settings and offers the owner an opportunity to offset the rising cost of electricity and to preserve the environment.

There are many advantages of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs):

  • VAWTs are not affected by the direction of the wind, which is useful in areas where the wind changes direction frequently and quickly. Unlike traditional horizontal axis wind turbines, a yaw mechanism is not needed to turn the wind turbine towards the wind.
  • Because of this, VAWTs outperform horizontal axis turbines in areas where a tall tower isn't feasible
  • VAWTs are better able to harvest turbulent air flow found around buildings and other structures
  • VAWTs are ideal for both rural and urban applications, including roof top installations. Depending on the shape of the roof, the wind flow over the roof can be concentrated, leading to an increased energy output
  • Simple to install and maintain
  • Quiet operation
  • Pleasant appearance