NEW WIND ENERGY FOR SAILING YACHTS
Innovation
Ideas & Needs
On modern sailing yachts, the demand for sufficient energy is constantly increasing, be it for navigation, entertainment electronics or simply for daily comforts such as refrigerator, air conditioning, etc. Photovoltaic can cover one part, but only if sky is not overcast. Additional support by a wind generator provides constant power while running vibration-free and absolutely quietly, without disturbing neighbors in the harbor or in the idyllic bay! ampStay is a vertical axis wind turbine utilizing the slanted backstay as rotation axis to generate electrical power. While providing 7m to 10m of usable height with a rotor diameter of about 40 cm, ampStay opens up previously unused space for power generation, especially in the upper rigg area.
Construction
Technical background
ampStay consists of individual segments, is modular to be adapted to the respective stay length. Directly below the rotor the generator is mounted, which supplies power from approx. 8 kt and also brakes the rotation at high wind speeds.
Especially in the upper mast area ampStay opens up previously unused space for power generation. Due to its design, the rotor is fed from any wind direction without having to be tracked. An integrated charge controller guarantees a constant and reliable power supply for charging the batteries. Depending on the installed rotor height, wind strength and the type of generator used, approx. 500 watts of power for a 7 meter system and 1000W with a 10 meter rotor.
ampStay development, testing and performance determination are carried out with scientific support of: Institute for Renewable Energy at the Departement Industrial Engineering at the FH Technikum Austria - University for Applied Science and is partly funded by: the Austrian Reseach Agency - FFG
Advantages
- ampStay can be quickly and easily mounted or recovered from extreme weather events
- The stern of the yacht remains free and unblocked by an ugly additional mast which is mandatory for classic horizontal wind turbines
- With its appealing design, the construction matches elegantly the lines of a yacht
- ampStay is whisper-quiet and vibration free
Interested in amping up your yacht?
Many sailors have contacted us and can't wait to generate green electricity on their yacht. Therefore a waiting queue is open now, and all subcribers will be upon the first to be able to order and recieve the first systems. If you would like to join this list please insert your mail adress below and we be glad to drop you a note and provide all details as soon as orders can be placed.
Partners
Timeline
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Wind tunnel tests
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Outdoor performance test at Windforschungpark Lichtenegg
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Yacht mounting and sailing tests Punat/Croatia
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Long term outdoor evaluation
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Final product design, production preperations
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Start of production, start of acceptance for advance orders
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Start of sales
Our Team
ampStay Windenergie ltd. is a team of passionate and experienced sailors and managers who put their professional experience into the development of the ampStay wind generator. Apart from sailing yachts, ampStay turbines provide green electricity for ski lifts, cable cars and many other alpine or remote facilities. Please feel free to get in contact.
Harald Hackenberg
Founder & CEO
Nikolaus Hawle
Key Account ManagerContact
Inquires
Email: office@ampstay.at
Head office Austria
ampStay Windenergie GmbH
Kalksburger Straße 6
1230 Vienna
Austria
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