Urban Green Energy
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Urban Green Energy is a small wind turbine
manufacturer, founded in 2007. UGE specializes in the design, manufacturing, and testing of vertical axis wind turbine
s, which it primarily markets as distributed energy solutions for homes and businesses. UGE also designs and supplies a variety of applications for its wind turbines, including wind/solar off-grid streetlamps, and partnered with General Electric
in 2011 to provide electric vehicle charging stations.
UGE supplies its turbines through a network of distributors, and currently has turbines present in over 50 countries. High-profile installations of UGE turbines include a pilot project in New York City with the New York City Economic Development Corporation
, city hall in San Francisco, and Lakerol Arena
in Sweden.
Urban Green Energy's turbines utilize a helical Darrieus design, allowing the turbine to take wind from all directions simultaneously. Additionally, Urban Green Energy turbines use a dual axis and incorporate other improvements, which the company claims lead to enhanced performance, durability, and lower noise levels. The company currently has patents pending on its design.
Small wind turbine
Small wind turbines are wind turbines which have lower energy output than large commercial wind turbines, such as those found in wind farms. These turbines may be as small as a fifty watt generator for boat, caravan, or miniature refrigeration unit. Small units often have direct drive generators,...
manufacturer, founded in 2007. UGE specializes in the design, manufacturing, and testing of vertical axis wind turbine
Vertical axis wind turbine
Vertical-axis wind turbines are a type of wind turbine where the main rotor shaft is set vertically and the main components are located at the base of the turbine...
s, which it primarily markets as distributed energy solutions for homes and businesses. UGE also designs and supplies a variety of applications for its wind turbines, including wind/solar off-grid streetlamps, and partnered with General Electric
General Electric
General Electric Company , or GE, is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in Schenectady, New York and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States...
in 2011 to provide electric vehicle charging stations.
UGE supplies its turbines through a network of distributors, and currently has turbines present in over 50 countries. High-profile installations of UGE turbines include a pilot project in New York City with the New York City Economic Development Corporation
New York City Economic Development Corporation
New York City Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit local development corporation that promotes economic growth across New York City's five boroughs. It is the City's official Economic development corporation, charged with using the City's assets to drive growth, create jobs, and...
, city hall in San Francisco, and Lakerol Arena
Läkerol Arena
Läkerol Arena, formerly known as Gavlerinken, is an indoor sporting arena located in Gävle, Sweden. The capacity of the arena is 8,265 for ice hockey games and 11,000 for concerts which makes it the 5th largest ice hockey arena in Sweden. The arena is the home arena of the Brynäs IF ice hockey...
in Sweden.
Urban Green Energy's turbines utilize a helical Darrieus design, allowing the turbine to take wind from all directions simultaneously. Additionally, Urban Green Energy turbines use a dual axis and incorporate other improvements, which the company claims lead to enhanced performance, durability, and lower noise levels. The company currently has patents pending on its design.