Marquiss Wind Power (MWP), based in Folsom, California, manufactures a unique series of ducted wind turbines called MWP Aeropoint Turbine. These turbines stand 19 feet tall, are square in shape and were designed for use on rooftops in a commercial or industrial setting. According to their website, Marquis Wind Power is targeting commercial buildings of 1-3 stories in the United States to take advantage of "some of the windiest real estate in the country".

The three products listed are: the AeropointT500, AeropointT1000 and AeropointT1500. The AeropointT500 is rated at 5Kw and is said to work well in average wind speeds of 6-10 MPH. The AeropointT1000 is rated at 10Kw and is designed to work optimally in areas with higher average wind speeds. There are no details listed about the AeropointT1500, but it is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2009. Prices are not given for the Aeropoint series of wind turbines, but the manufacturer boasts an ROI of 2-7 years and payback twice as fast as solar. If those numbers ring true, there will be a bright future for this product line.

More details from the manufacturer.

"Marquiss Wind Powers’ product line is the Aeropoint series. These Ducted Wind Turbines (DFWT) stand 19 feet tall and are specifically designed to take advantage of commercial settings and turbulent wind flows associated with rooftops. MWPs aerodynamic design allows it to continue to re-orient itself to harness the changing wind flow directions and turbulence, while the ducted design and other patented technologies enable the turbine to effectively accelerate the wind speed as it approaches the turbine."

"These factors combine to allow the power output from the MWP turbine to exceed that of any traditionally designed comparable turbine. Depending on the power needs of a company or building, multiple wind turbines can be placed on a building’s rooftop."

For more information on the MWP Aeropoint Turbine, visit the Marquiss Wind Power website at http://www.marquisswindpower.com.

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