For more than 15 years, Japan has used vertical coaxial contra-rotating twin blades (VCCT) wind turbines. This VCCT technology offers several benefits over conventional horizontal turbines.

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Furthermore, VCCTs are small and vertical, making them appropriate for highly crowded locations. They are also quieter during operations.

Kanoa Winds highlights the VCCT’s safety record in Japan, where birds have even been observed nesting within the turbines.

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“The VCCT wind turbines in Japan have been known to have birds nesting within the device, proving the safety and coexistence between the birds and the VCCT technology,” said Kaname Takeya, Kanoa Winds Founder and CEO.

VCCT has a unique design with two counter-rotating blades. This enables the wind turbine to churn out power even with gentle breezes and keep going all the way up to strong gusts, making them adaptable to a wider range of wind conditions. Wind speeds vary from 7 to 134 miles per hour, whereas standard horizontal generators can produce electricity only up to 44 miles per hour.