Leviathan Launches US Sales of Wind Energizer

[TheGreenOne]

Leviathan Energy has officially started U.S. sales and marketing efforts of the Wind Energizer, its patented technology for increasing the power output of large wind turbines. The company plans to immediately begin making sales to wind farm operators across the U.S. The launch of the sales and marketing of the Wind Energizer comes after the company successfully concluded field tests of the product.

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[baglady]

So besides the increase in efficiency of the turbines, are there any other projected benefits associated with the "wind energizer"?

[greenmachine]

Typically, wind farm operators overhaul or replace the turbine's gearbox once every 2-8 years at a cost of $500,000.

By balancing the wind velocity load and shearing forces placed on the turbine, the Wind Energizer greatly reduces the stress placed on the turbine, extending both the blade and gearbox lifespan by an expected 2-3 years. The Wind Energizer will drastically reduce the frequency at which they need to be replaced, quickly saving wind farm operators hundreds of thousands of dollars.