Vertical Axis Wind Turbines were first developed over 1300 years ago in Afghanistan. They were used by local residents to automate the task of pumping drinking water and irrigating crops, such as wheat and corn. Today Vertical Axis Wind Turbines are at the forefront of the micro wind industry. They are a practical, reliable, scalable and an economically viable source of renewable energy anywhere the wind blows.

Why is it called a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine? This is, for the simple reason that the rotator shaft of the turbine is placed vertically to the ground. This leads to a number of advantages that Vertical Axis Wind Turbines have over the Horizontal Axis Turbine.

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines are Omni directional meaning they do not have to adjust their orientation to match the direction of the wind. The benefit of this is that the energy generated from the wind is maximized regardless of the direction of the wind or the turbine. Additionally, being Omni directional means that Vertical Axis Wind Turbines use fewer parts and as a result, operating costs are substantially reduced and the durability and reliability of the product increases. These are significant advantages that Vertical Axis Wind Turbines have over their horizontal counterparts.

From all the Staff at Global Wind Group Inc. new and old, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year and all the best in 2011! There is a lot blowing around here at the office and a lot of changes are coming for 2011. First and foremost, we would like welcome our new team members;  Vincent Ceccarelli joins us as our new Global Account Manager, Greg Adamiec as our new Internet Marketing Manager, and Mary Stuart as our new Technical Service Representative.

They are excited to be here and are eager to begin helping Global Wind Group Inc. grow exponentially. Check out the team page for more info and you might be able to catch them on the live chat feed.

Global Wind Group Inc. (GWG) is a Winnipeg, Manitoba based Clean Technology small business located in SmartPark at the University of Manitoba. GWG designs, and sells vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) technology. GWG’s value proposition is to bring the customer dependable, clean wind energy at the best possible price.

GWG has designed and is currently manufacturing a new and innovative wind energy product under the brand name “ZüS™ Modular Power System”, patents pending. The ZüS™ Modular Power System is a stand-alone source of energy for use where grid-tied energy is either unavailable or costly. A solution to the customers energy needs, the ZüS™ has been designed as an energy platform to which a variety of accessories are mounted, including street lights, wireless cameras, and telecommunications hardware.

Due to the rapidly growing demand for the ZüS™ Modular Power System, we have an immediate opportunity for an eBranding & Marketing Assistant to join our growing team at Global Wind Group Inc., on a hourly compensation basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively assisting in the ongoing development of the corporate and joint venture websites, current and additional social media marketing and a future re-branding development project.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba – November 10, 2010 – Winnipeg’s Global Wind Group Inc, has been nominated by The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) as one of Canada’s Hottest Innovative Companies and is the only Manitoba-company to receive a nomination in the Clean Technology category.

Global Wind Group Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of vertical axis wind turbines and technology associated with wind energy. It recently signed a major foreign manufacturing, marketing and distribution agreement with TIM Engineering Technologies Ltd. of India. Global Wind Group has designed its proprietary ZüS^TM Modular Power Systems, which are rugged stand-alone, turnkey wind turbines perfectly suited to deliver reliable power in remote settings.

“It is an honour to be nominated for this prestigious award,” says John Fjeldstad, President and CEO of Global Wind Group Inc.  “It is a great recognition for our company and really shows we’re getting attention for our growth as a designer, manufacturer and distributor of renewable energy producing wind turbines around the world.”

Each year, the Canadian Innovation Exchange conducts an exhaustive search for 25 of the most innovative technology, products, services and companies in the country in the categories of Clean Technology, Digital Media, or Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

John Fjeldsted joins the Global Wind Group Team as CEO

Business Watch – Winnipeg Free Press.