New PR from Dieter Sauer!
Dear Friends of Sauer Energy,
It feels SO good, in part because it took SO long! But I’m delighted to report that this barrier standing in the way of manufacturing our WindCutter has just been lifted. We’ve completed a nearly year-long engineering review, and we’re now ready to move into production with confidence.
With this news, we are well prepared for the real-world testing part of the certification process, which is also monitored by a neutral third party. We plan to commence the process in early 2017 and it will continue for about four months. There will be more news on this as we near the installation.
You know what this means, don’t you? It means that our WindCutter will be the world’s first-and-only vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) in its class to be officially certified by the industry’s governing body, with first-and-only patent-pending braking system the the U.S.
Every conceivable worst-case scenario was considered: Extreme heat and cold, heavy rain and snow, near-hurricane winds and dripping-wet humidity.
We know of no other turbine in this class, anywhere, that can equal our WindCutter’s design features. And now we can turn our attention to manufacturing, with a pipeline of orders that has already reached $2.4 million. As I mentioned in my last letter, much of the pre-manufacturing work had already been completed.
International and Domestic Sales
Even before shipping a single WindCutter, our company is being talked-about in foreign markets. Islands, in particular, are very interested — we told you about them earlier this
year — and several are ready to place multiple orders. We also have groups from South & Central America and Europe, all requesting WindCutter information.
Domestically, Sauer Energy will be opening a direct sales channel to include installation and consulting. This will target direct sales to promising pre-selected markets.
R&D Innovation
We are working to expand our technology with new energy-efficient products that will give us additional revenue streams. Hundreds of hours of testing have already been completed, and further information will be coming. Our goal: More efficient wind-generated energy = lower-cost energy = greater sales for our company + a further contribution towards a safer, more sustainable planet.
Sauer’s Strategic Direction
Our company is establishing a strong reputation in the small-wind industry, even prior to shipping our first WindCutters. We have been receiving inquiries regarding strategic alliances with other companies, and I’ll just say that we have a very open mind. We’re especially interested in programs that can further our research and development.
Finally, I want to say how happy we all are to be ending this year on such a positive note. We’re debt-free — and ready to move!
All of us here at Sauer Energy — our family and team-members — send to you and your loved ones our best wishes for the coming year.
Below is our latest press release for your convenience. Enjoy!
Regards,
Dieter Sauer
President & CEO
SOURCE: Sauer Energy, Inc.
November 30, 2016 07:55 ET
Sauer Energy WindCutter Analysis Completed
OXNARD, CA--(Marketwired - November 30, 2016) - Sauer Energy Inc.® (SEI) (OTCQB: SENY), developer of the patented WindCharger® vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) and manufacturer of the patented WindRider® vertical axis wind turbine, is very excited to announce that the WindCutter has successfully completed thorough mechanical engineering review. The WindCutter has been with ATA Engineering, Inc., for the better part of a year now, undergoing operating strain gauge testing and computer model engineering finite element analysis (FEA) simulations to make sure every part of the turbine is as safe as possible.
About ATA Engineering, Inc.
ATA Engineering, Inc (ATA) is an engineering consulting firm that provides innovative solutions through test and analysis-driven design by focusing on the engineering needs of manufacturers in addressing their reliability, cost, quality, and time-to-market challenges for mechanical and aerospace systems.
ATA staff are experts in the design, testing, and analysis of complex mechanical structures. They use testing and analysis coupled with computer-aided engineering and mechanical engineering software to solve challenging problems in a wide variety of industries. Their engineering services include structural design, structural dynamic response analysis, stress analysis, thermal design and analysis, modal test, operational and qualification testing, model correlation, durability analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and vibro-acoustics. For more information about ATA, please visit www.ata-e.com
With regard to the rigorous testing and analysis that the WindCutter has been undergoing at ATA, the preliminary results are in and the WindCutter has yielded spectacular results and will likely be the first vertical axis wind turbine in its class to be certified in the United States.
ATA's Rory Davis, PhD, PE, Lead Engineer of Analysis-Driven Design and Senior Technical Advisor, stated, "The fatigue resistance of the WindCutter machine was found to be quite good, based on the results of our accurate modeling approaches and strain gage test data. No design modifications were necessary to meet IEC requirements. Models were first correlated with actual operating test data to ensure that we knew the aerodynamic blade forces well for confident design analysis. Good quality manufacturing and QA welding processes in place at SEI will ensure this high fatigue life margin is maintained."
Sauer Energy's CEO, Dieter Sauer, commented, "It is no secret that this process took a considerable amount of time and expense. There was no option but to make sure we got this right! We can offer the WindCutter with the confidence of knowing that it is safe. Now, we can realign our focus on sales and revenue reporting activities."
The WindCutter successfully met all the criteria per the International Electrotechnical Committee (IEC) Standard IEC 61400-2 for "Small Wind Turbines." It was verified by high-accuracy engineering analysis to Small Wind Turbine Class 3, which includes sustained 50-year extreme winds of up to 117 mph, as well as worst case gusts stipulated by IEC.
The Small Wind Certification Council is actually the agency that certifies turbines. By concluding this meticulous mechanical engineering review, including correlation testing, the WindCutter has fulfilled a good portion of their criteria and is well on its way.
All aspects of the WindCutter were analyzed, including the main shaft, the blades, the strut assembly that connects the blades to the main shaft and the 10m fixed pole, as well as our proprietary braking system.
This is a clear demonstration of Sauer Energy's commitment to innovation and adherence to the highest measure of quality. It has always been a primary goal to provide a safe and strong turbine.
In-house Prototype Fabrication
Sauer Energy is unique because the "think tank" and "make it a reality" departments are all under one roof. Done elsewhere, fabrication is very expensive and it takes time, but to our team it comes naturally. And naturally, it is extremely cost-effective and time-saving to do it ourselves.
All aspects and every key element was engineered and integrated from the ground up. The IEC standards were strictly followed, so as to ensure that certification would be imminent.
The WindCutter design was refined over and over, our team carefully calculating the next steps as they strived for excellence. From one to the next, the iterations improved the design and performance. Hundreds of hours were spent in prototyping and real-life testing.
Highlights
WindCutter 1.5 kW
Cut-in Speed 9 mph
Rated Power @ 11 m/s 1,500 watts
Rated RPM 175
Peak Power @ 13 m/s 2,500 watts
Annual Energy Production 3,460 kWh
Redundant Braking
1. Manual
2. RPM Sensor Shutdown
3. Wind Speed Shutdown
4. Electronic Dump
Manufacturing
Engineering and design supported the layout and production design completed. Technical viability and operating performance from prototyping to manufacturing has been completed, and suppliers and materials are in place.
There are already purchase orders of approximately $2.4M in the pipeline. We have the ability to manufacture to meet those demands.
About Sauer Energy Inc.
Sauer Energy Inc. is a technology developer and manufacturer focused on the emerging renewable energy market. SEI's first offering, the WindCutter, is based on the Darrieus principal and has five airfoil blades that use the principle of lift to rotate the shaft and is pole mounted.
SEI also plans to offer the patented helixical WindRider model, a vertical axis wind turbine that employs the HelixWind® technology that it purchased in 2012. The higher performance design modifications are expected to deliver superior results. The WindRider is also pole-mounted, and can be used for applications that don't require roof mounting. SEI invented and also plans to offer the WindCharger® brand turbine for a better roof-mounted solution for residential and other small building usage.
SEI's technology is remarkable as it requires so few parts. This means a lower manufacturing cost, more efficient operation, lower maintenance (fewer parts = less chance of malfunction), and greater power generation. This will provide SEI with a new direction for wind capture, making it easier to scale from residential, to powering a small community -- all the way up to large industrial facilities. The market opportunity for this new, self-contained, innovative technology is unlimited and growing rapidly.
With several patents in place and many more pending, SEI looks forward to manufacturing and commercialization. It is also aggressively moving toward a financial return on its investments. To learn more about Sauer Energy, please visit: www.SauerEnergy.com
Sauer Energy... Harnessing the true power of wind!®
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; SEI's ability to commercialize its wind turbine technology; ability to defend intellectual property; wind turbine material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital.
Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.
Contact Information
Sauer Energy, Inc.
Dieter Sauer
President and CEO
(888) 829-8748
www.SauerEnergy.com
1620 Emerson Avenue Oxnard, CA 93033
www.SauerEnergy.com (888) 829-8748
