Savonius AWE kite?

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Page 3: Rotor diameter - 270mm Height - 456mm Rotor type - 3-Blade savonious Blade material - Aluminium Rated output - 10 W at 12 m/s (26 mph) A quick calculation: area is 0.123 m², air density is assumed to be 1.2. 1/2 x 1.2 x 0.123 x 12³ = 127 W. The rated output is specified at 10 W. So the Cp (power coefficient) is only 0.0787, less than 0.1. It is not too much. Another model on In technical specifications: Rotor diameter: 270mm Rotor height: 918mm Rotor type: 3-Blade Savon…