Ian Brownstein – Affordable Wind Energy

With XFlow Energy, Ian Brownstein is reducing the cost of distributed wind energy by developing efficient and low-cost vertical-axis wind turbines.

Since 2020, the average commercial electricity rate in the U.S. has risen by more than 20%. This creates significant financial pressure for businesses. On-site, distributed energy can reduce this pressure by providing low and stable energy costs independent from market fluctuations.

XFlow's 30-kW vertical-axis wind turbine provides low-cost, reliable wind energy that is competitive with utility prices. This has the potential to significantly expand the distributed wind market, which has lagged behind alternative distributed energy sources because of historically high costs.

XFlow's vertical-axis design operates with single degree of freedom, reducing mechanical complexity, capital costs, and maintenance compared with traditional wind turbines. Using a cross-section blade, the unique rotor design can be cost effectively manufactured in the United States. The patented power conversion system leverages mass-produced, certified components to simplify grid integration. Combined with advanced aerodynamic control algorithms, these innovations allow XFlow's turbines to deliver competitive distributed wind energy.

Status

Prototype

Industry

Energy generation

Potential Markets

• Farms/landowners seeking additional revenue from on-site energy generation
• Businesses and municipalities aiming to reduce energy cost
• Solar farm operators looking to boost capacity factor

Looking For

• Industry mentors
• Funding
• Strategic partnerships
• Customer identification