A New Class of Wind Technology

AeroCam System Installed at

the JCPenney Distribution Center
in Reno, Nevada

The
Renewable
Wind Energy
Solution The AeroCam technology meets the demand
TM
The AeroCam technology overcomes

for the
for renewable energy generation at the point shortcomings of traditional turbine designs.
of power consumption. • Rooftop propeller turbines need smooth, steady airflows
• Mounted on rooftops or free-standing towers at commercial to function properly. AeroCam systems were designed
Commercial and industrial facilities for turbulent urban environments
• Available in 55-500kW modular systems to accommodate • Unlike some vertical axis designs, AeroCam systems do not

Environment site-specific energy needs require an electric motor to start

• Connects to local power grid and offsets a facility’s need
for grid-supplied electricity AeroCam systems are economically
• Easily assembled, installed and maintained advantageous to adopt.
• Numerous federal and state subsidies, rebates and

Depending on credits currently exist for wind energy

wind conditions, • A California customer, for ex., could be cash flow positive
each 11kW AeroCam in year five, with an IRR of 15%. Depending on wind
turbine typically
resources, state incentives, and electric prices, the
generates 15,000
economics will vary
to 30,000 annual
kW-hours. • Superior ROI in comparison to solar PV – about 50%
lower levelized-cost of electricity over 20 years

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 Technological The Science Behind the AeroCam Solution

Competitive Turbine Components

The cylindrical rotor is 14’ in diameter and 16’ long. The hub Actuation Hub with Cam Strut Generator

Advantages (torque tube) is typically mounted 15’ above the roof. The
solution comes with custom developed control system and Blade

single grid-tie inverter, as well as a third-party generator. Mast

Superior Power Density:
Unequaled efficiency translates to An 11kW AeroCam wind turbine only requires 20 square
significantly more power production meters of space, compared to 80 square meters for an Braking System

per square foot of real estate – 11kW solar PV system.

2–3 times that of solar
Strut Brace Torque Tube

Low Noise and Vibration:

Highly efficient rotor generates power
at slower rotational speeds with minimal The AeroCam’s Patented Cam System
noise – under 50 db, equivalent to The patented cam system independently controls the pitch

a gentle breeze angle of each blade throughout every degree of rotation,

thereby optimizing the aerodynamic lift forces while

Low Cut-in Speeds (6 mph): minimizing drag.

No grid-supplied electricity required

to begin operation

Fail Safe Shutdown: The Building Effect

Active sensor control detects abnormal The ‘building effect’ results in a 20% increase in effective wind
operating conditions and shuts down speed and up to a 70% increase in power generation.
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turbine via fail-safe mechanical braking

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Wind Energy in the Built Environment, by Sander Mertens

Long Life:
Slower rotation creates less loading (wear)
on structural components

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Dallas, Texas 75207 214 468 8811 www.broadstarwindsystems.com
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