Patent ID: 9488158
Filing Date: 2016-11-08
CPC Classification: F03D,F05B,Y02B,Y02E

Claim Text:
1. A method for controlling a vertical axis wind turbine, the method comprising: providing a vertical axis rotor; providing a drive system for rotably driving the vertical axis rotor, wherein the rotor is configured to be driven by wind or the drive system; providing at least one sensor configured for providing sensor input to the control system; providing a rotor control system for controlling the drive system, wherein the control system is configured for receiving sensor input from the at least one sensor; controlling the drive system to drive the vertical axis rotor based at least in part on input received from the at least one sensor; controlling the inflation and deflation of the inflatable portion; and commanding the device to rotatably drive the inflatable portion based on at least one of wind speed, temperature, and weather conditions.