Flower Turbines has announced a suite of wind energy solutions to address data center power requirements. Its small wind turbines can be deployed around the periphery, in parking lots, or on rooftops of data centers located in windy regions. For data centers outside windy zones, Flower Turbines claims its systems can harness and recycle cooling exhaust streams to generate additional wind energy.
Technically, the company highlights its patented “cluster” or “bouquet” effect, where closely spaced turbines increase total output compared to standalone units. Flower Turbines reports that five turbines in a cluster can produce 228 percent more power than five isolated turbines. As few as four turbines working together can achieve the same electricity output as eight single turbines, according to Flower Turbines. This clustering model is presented as advantageous for data centers seeking improved cost and space efficiency in on-site renewable power generation.
The company’s wind turbines are designed for low start-up wind speeds and durability in higher wind conditions. Flower Turbines holds over 30 patents covering aerodynamic, engineering, and electronics innovations. It also notes that the turbines operate with low noise and are built to be unobtrusive and bird-friendly, emphasizing operational suitability for sensitive environments such as data centers.
Flower Turbines lists several awards and recognitions, including the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” label and selection as a winner in multiple clean technology competitions. For additional information and technical details, Flower Turbines provides a presentation for data center customers and may be contacted directly via email.
Source: Flower Turbines
