Wall of Turbines
Founded in 2017, WCS’ journey began with the question of whether the conventional approach of using a single turbine for energy production was right. Instead, the founders devised a radically different multi-turbine design that could maximize energy generation in a given area.
Instead of a single turbine sweeping a large area, WCS’s WindCatcher uses multiple small turbines arranged in a wall-like pattern. According to the company, the 1 MW turbines used in its setup can capture 2.5 times more energy per square meter of wind flow than a standard three-blade turbine.
The smaller size of the turbines allows them to be mass-produced at a lower cost. In case of failure of one turbine, the WindCatcher continues to operate with other functional turbines without a significant drop in energy production. Replacement of the failed turbine can be carried out on-site without requiring specialized ships or cranes, reducing maintenance costs.