What is the AVATAR™ Small Wind Turbine?
Imagine a small wind turbine that can power your entire home for the next 20 years™—sounds like a dream, right? Well, meet the AVATAR™ Small Wind Turbine by Avant Garde Innovations™, an international startup born in India with a Green heart & soul. This innovative device is designed to revolutionize clean electrification worldwide. It’s affordable, roughly the price of a smartphone, and perfect for residential, commercial, agricultural, and rural electrification needs. The AVATAR™ isn’t just any wind turbine; it’s a compact, efficient, and reliable solution that brings renewable energy right to your doorstep, whether it’s a farm, office, or home.
Main Benefits and Key Features
So, what makes the AVATAR™ stand out? Here’s a quick rundown of its impressive specs and benefits:
- Rated power: 1kW
- Rated voltage options: 24V, 48V, and 230V
- Start-up wind speed: just 1.4 m/s
- Survival wind speed: up to 60 m/s
- Operating temperature range: -10℃ to +70℃
- Super efficient Axial Flux Turbine with Multi-Phase, Multi-Voltage, and Brush-Less technology
- Daily output: 5 kWh at average wind speeds of 5.5 m/s
- Direct Drive and Gear-less design—no oil changes or gear wear and tear
- Starts generating power at a breeze of just 2 m/s and survives cyclonic winds up to 55 m/s
- Almost noiseless—less than 10% of the sound of the wind itself
- RPM control for longer bearing life and safe rooftop installation
- Automatically faces any wind direction
- Generates power day & night, rain or shine, summer or winter
- Uses only one-third the space of solar panels and can work hybrid with solar
- Bird-friendly with daytime visibility paint and a glow-in-the-dark ring at night
Technology That Powers the Future
The AVATAR™ Small Wind Turbine is packed with top-notch technology that’s designed to last and perform. Its axial flux turbine is super efficient and brush-less, meaning less maintenance and more reliability. The direct drive, gear-less mechanism eliminates common mechanical issues, making it a breeze to maintain. Plus, it’s smart enough to automatically orient itself to face the wind, maximizing energy capture no matter which way the wind blows. And get this—it’s whisper quiet, producing less than 10% of the sound the wind itself makes. Perfect for residential areas where noise can be a concern.
Recognition and Global Impact
The AVATAR™ hasn’t gone unnoticed. It was honored by the United Nations as one of the Top 20 Innovations at the first-ever UN Innovation Summit in September 2019, held in India. This recognition came after competing against over 200 innovations worldwide. Earlier, in 2015, the prototype was also selected by the UN as one of the Top 20 Cleantech Innovations in India under the Global Cleantech Innovations Programme (GCIP). These accolades highlight the turbine’s potential to change the game in clean energy.
Who’s Using AVATAR™?
AVATAR™ Small Wind Turbines have found homes across various sectors—government, business, and consumers alike. Some notable installations include:
- Indian Navy, Naval Base Kochi, Kerala (15th August 2018)
- Unilever HUL, Dapada, Maharashtra (20th November 2018)
- Indian Army, Army Base Leh-Ladakh
- Lemon Farm House, Sanosara, Kutch, Gujarat (20th February 2019)
These installations prove the turbine’s versatility and reliability across different environments and needs.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
The Vision Behind AVATAR™
The name ‘AVATAR’ comes from the ancient Sanskrit word “Avatara,” meaning “descent” or “originate.” Historically, an Avatar is seen as a leader or a manifestation of hope, a new beginning for a better world. This perfectly captures the spirit of the turbine—a beacon of sustainable power and beneficence for all. Avant Garde Innovations™ aims to eliminate energy poverty, reduce reliance on unstable state power grids, and create energy self-sufficiency through distributed, localized, and affordable renewable energy. Their mission? To empower a billion unpowered people with 100% clean and affordable energy. It’s a bold vision, but with AVATAR™, it’s within reach.
