Patent ID: 6765309
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: F03D,F05B,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
A system for generating electricity from a wind comprising:a wind turbine/generator disposed within or in close proximity to a building, the wind turbine/generator having an air intake and an air exhaust, whereby the wind turbine/generator generates electricity from the wind received from the air intake; two or more air ducts within an enclosure of the building, each air duct having a first end connected to an air duct intake device mounted on the building in a non-axial relationship to the wind turbine/generator and a second end connected to the wind turbine/generator air intake, the air ducts funneling the wind to the air intake of the wind turbine/generator; and an air flow focusing device disposed within the enclosure between the air ducts and the air intake of the wind turbine/generator.