American Offshore Energy is dedicated to the development and implementation of offshore, floating, vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). These turbines have a broader base and much lower center of gravity than HAWTs, so they float easily, allowing for inexpensive siting in Class 6 winds. AOE's VAWTs have just one moving part, the rotor, supported at the perimeter by near frictionless radial air bearings enabling direct drive generation at the perimeter and eliminating the entire drive line. VAWT's are less expensive and faster to build, resulting in 50% cost reduction per MW, shorter delivery time, and low maintenance in operation.
Flower TurbinesFlower Turbines, incorporated in New York in 2013 by Dr. Daniel Farb, makes tulip-shaped vertical-axis wind turbines for compact, on-site power generation. Its patented Bouquet Effect is designed for turbines to work more efficiently when clustered, while the quiet, bird-friendly machines are suited to rooftops, urban properties and off-grid locations. Products sold in the United States and outside the EU are made in the USA, and the company manufactures in both the United States and Europe.LAWRENCE, NY
WindStax EnergyFrom Pittsburgh, WindStax Energy designs and manufactures large vertical-axis wind turbines and integrated wind-and-solar microgrids for commercial and industrial sites. Installing renewable-energy systems since 2011, the company handles projects in-house from fabrication through installation and service, with systems ranging from individual buildings to community-scale microgrids. Its turbines have logged more than one million operating hours in the field and are built to order for each project.PITTSBURGH, PA
Atrevida Science IncFounded by industrial engineer Claudia Maldonado, Atrevida Science is a Buffalo-based research company known for developing adaptive blade technology for wind turbines. Its work is aimed at helping offshore wind operators produce more energy while easing the structural and maintenance challenges associated with larger turbines. Atrevida is a 2023 Phase I STTR awardee.BUFFALO, NY
Aerovec, IncAerovec, Inc. is developing a compact, integrated portable wind turbine for dependable renewable power in remote locations, temporary deployments and small communities. Its design combines a patented rotor-and-blade mechanism with a tilt-up tower and containerized portability, and is intended to work alongside solar and storage when sunlight is unavailable. Aerovec installed its first prototype in Rushford, New York, in June 2024 after two years of design simulation.EDEN, NY