WindTamer Announces Delivery of Innovative Mobile Trailer-Mounted Wind Turbine/Renewable Energy Storage Unit to U.S. Army
August 23 2010 - 8:30AM
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WindTamer Corporation ("WindTamer") (OTCBB: WNDT) announced today
the delivery of a mobile trailer-mounted WindTamer turbine and
renewable energy storage unit to the U.S. Army at its Aberdeen
Proving Ground in Maryland. The innovative portable combination
turbine and storage unit, which was purchased by the U.S. Army in
April 2010, was delivered on August 19 and will be used as a
demonstration unit for the U.S. Army Research, Development and
Engineering Command ("RDECOM"). RDECOM is the Army's largest
technology developer and its primary source for research,
development and engineering services.
The renewable energy trailer was designed by WindTamer engineers
in conjunction with RDECOM to be able to rapidly deploy immediate
power to a military user through 100% wind and solar power. The
trailer-mounted unit includes a patented WindTamer turbine that is
used to provide energy to an onboard storage system. The unit has
inputs for solar energy and shore power AC as well as multiple
28VDC and 120 VAC outputs, and has full monitoring capabilities of
all energy components (wind, solar and energy storage) as well as
monitoring capabilities for wind speed and temperature.
Mark Matthews, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for
WindTamer, said, "The mobile WindTamer turbine and wind/solar
energy storage unit is being tested for use as an alternative to
diesel generators in various military applications. Diesel fuel,
especially fuel that must be delivered by the military to remote
areas, is extremely expensive, and after transportation costs are
factored in, can cost $20 per gallon or more. Our mobile unit would
offset that high cost of transportation by generating renewable
energy on site. We view military use of our trailer-mounted system
as a significant market for WindTamer going forward."
Michael T. Brundage, Chief, Power Sources Branch, U.S. Army
RDECOM said, "The Army is pleased to have taken delivery of
WindTamer's renewable power trailer. We are pleased with the unique
design and functionality of the trailer and we look forward to
testing the unit and working closely with the fine professional
staff at WindTamer."
About RDECOM
The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command
(RDECOM) is the Army's technology leader and largest technology
developer. RDECOM ensures the dominance of Army capabilities by
creating, integrating and delivering technology-enabled solutions
to our Soldiers. To meet this commitment to the Army, RDECOM
develops technologies in its eight major laboratories and research,
development and engineering centers. It also integrates
technologies developed in partnership with an extensive network of
academic, industry and international partners. For more information
about RDECOM go to: www.army.mil/rdecom.
About WindTamer Corporation
WindTamer Corporation (www.windtamerturbines.com) is a developer
and manufacturer of wind power generators that utilize a patented
technology for the production of electrical power and of a
proprietary energy management system that enables customers to
reduce and better manage energy costs.
Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain
forward-looking statements based on current expectations that
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. WindTamer Corporation
cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, which reflect WindTamer's analysis only as of today's
date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking
statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could
differ materially. WindTamer undertakes no obligation to publicly
update forward-looking statements. Further information on these
factors, and other factors that could affect WindTamer's financial
results, is included in WindTamer's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form
10-K.
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