Inspired by helicopters

Carter Wind turbines operate on the same principals as conventional turbines, but achieves its superior energy-to-weight advantage by successfully integrating the enabling technologies of the helicopter into the design.

Carter Wind pioneered the development of its unique rotor hub and flexible, two bladed, downwind design combination that is an industry first. The concept allows for the complete elimination of gyroscopic loads, a significant reduction in unbalanced aerodynamic fatigue loads, and a drastic reduction in the extreme wind loading event that a conventional rigid, upwind, three bladed turbines must carry in its design. Additionally, the concept allows for a flexible, guyed tower that does not require tall cranes for installation or maintenance. The guyed tower is structurally much more efficient and requires significantly less excavation and concrete than conventional free-standing designs and allows for economical higher hub heights.

The result is a turbine architecture that produces 4 times the energy per pound of equipment weight versus conventional designs. Less weight means a lower cost of energy.