Honeywell Windtronics
The following are a series of articles about the “Honeywell” Windtronics roof top wind turbine. This design first came to prominence in western Michigan in late 2008. The development, promotion, and marketing of this design should serve as a cautionary tale. At the time, the wind turbine was hyped as “revolutionary”. While it was novel it was not revolutionary. Others had built “bicycle wheel” turbines before and, of course, others had also tried to use circumferential magnets at the edge of the wheel. It did not end well for all concerned, including the state of Michigan and the province of Ontario.
Earthtronic’s Honeywell Windtronics WT 6500–A Review
By
Paul Gipe
I’ve reviewed the series of preproduction wind turbine designs from Earthtronics twice before. See below.
Earthtronics (Honeywell Windtronics) WT 6000
By
Paul Gipe
Conclusion? Again, it’s unlikely that this wind turbine will produce the reported generation anywhere in Michigan by a large margin.
Renewable Devices Swift Mk II AEO
By
Paul Gipe
Britain’s Renewable Devices introduced its “Swift” micro turbine several years ago to criticism that its estimates of annual production were inflated. See Roof Top Over the Top in Britain. Since then the manufacturer has revised the claim of annual production on its web site.
Windtronics 760 Estimated Generation
By
Paul Gipe
It’s unlikely that this wind turbine will produce the reported generation anywhere in Michigan.