Patent ID: 8485776
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: F03D,F05B,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A wind energy system comprising: a wind tunnel module having first and second openings at opposite ends, and an intermediate portion located between the first and second openings, each opening having substantially the same cross sectional area, the wind tunnel module reducing in cross sectional area from each opening in a direction toward the intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion has a substantially constant cross sectional area; one or more wind turbines supported in or adjacent the intermediate portion; at least one electric generator driven by at least one of the wind turbines; a covering overlying the wind tunnel module; and wherein the covering comprises first and second portions that are adjustably coupled together to enable adjustment of an angle between the first and second portions along a line perpendicular to a direction of extent of the intermediate portion.