Wind turbines, on skyscrapers? What?

1. Figure 9: Daily resultant wind direction as recorded in Central Park for the year 2007. Direction
is given as originating from degrees clockwise from due north.
Figure 10: The prevailing wind direction and strength at various locations in the Northeast.
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2. Figure 11: A diagram comparing the vertical axis wind turbine to the horizontal axis wind
turbine.
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3. Figure 12: A photograph of the Helix Wind S322 vertical axis helical Savonius wind turbine.
Figure 13: Detailed technical specifications for the Helix Wind S322 Turbine.
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4. Figure 14: Estimated annual power production of the S322 as a function of average wind speed.
Figure 15: The baseplate used to attach the Helix Wind S322 to the building surface. All
dimensions are given in millimeters.
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5. Figure 16: Mounting pole hardware shown for various heights. Pole segments come in five-foot
attachable segments.
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6. Figure 17: A single-line electrical diagram showing how the turbine’s power systems integrate
into the building’s existing electrical grid.
Figure 18: A picture of the Ginlong GCI Grid Connected Inverter complete with LCD display.
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7. Figure 19: Mass, loading, and dimension data on the S322 Turbine for engineering purposes.
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8. Figure 20: A view of the proposed turbine situated on the southernmost corner of Eighty Pine.
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9. Figure 21: An illustration of the proposed turbine system placed on the 42nd Street side of Three
Times Square.1
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