Energy Magazine November 2014 | Page 20

GREEN TECH

“ Essentially , the device is designed to be deployed in nearly environment and be able to produce a substantial amount of energy ”

The single panel model of the SolarMill in North Vernon , Indiana , where it still produces its turbines currently .
Since then , the company has split its operations between India / South Asia and the US .
Today , the company is still expanding into emerging markets .
The Wind beneath Its Panels Bette Midler jokes aside , the SolarMill is literally wind turbines with solar panels on top . It ’ s extremely compact , with its 1 panel units only 1.45m wide and . 70m deep . This compact size allows a large number of them to fit in a small space .
There are different models with multiple panels , but the design essentially remains the same .
In addition to the space saving measures of the panels , it also has a number of other advantages . Because of the hybrid nature of the panels , it can produce power 24-hours a day . WindStream touts the further versatility of the hybrid panels by noting their on and off grid capabilities .
The unit is also incredibly durable , able to withstand temperatures from -30 ° C to 50 ° C .
Essentially , the device is designed to be deployed in nearly environment and be able to produce a substantial
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