Technology

Patented aerodynamic design. Validated performance.

The technology is real, specified, and validated — not vague cleantech marketing. Below is the complete technical picture: how it works, what it measures, and what's confirmed today versus what's still being finalised.

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Flotier rooftop wind unit render
Hard numbers, no vagueness

Technical specifications

Figures marked tbc are pending final confirmation before publication — they are not estimates presented as fact. Everything else below is drawn directly from the Flotier 100 datasheet.

SpecificationValue
Wind speed generation starts at (cut-in)3.5 m/s (≈7.8 mph)
Minimum operating wind speed6 m/s
Recommended average annual wind speed8 m/s or higher
Rated power output (single unit, at 12 m/s)150 W
System power range (triple-segment system)600 W generator, up to 1.2 kW peak
Annual energy output, single unit298–2,409 kWh/year across 6–20 m/s (see table below)
Annual energy output, triple-segment systemup to 5 MWh/year
Noise level≈40 dB(A), measured at 10 m/s wind speed
Unit dimensions (W × H × D)1,450 × 1,205 × 1,320 mm
Footprint per unit1.4 m²
Unit weight110 kg (160 kg including mounting components)
Approximate roof load115 kg/m²
Electrical output3-phase AC generator output, converted via controller to stabilised 48V DC — compatible with battery storage and DC-coupled inverters
Design lifetime20 years (industrial-grade permanent magnet generator)
Wind direction sensitivityDirectional — orient roof edge within ±45° of prevailing wind for best performance
Roof compatibilityFlat (with or without parapet) and pitched roofs
Patent statusGranted in the Czech Republic; second patent filed, EU-wide process underway
Average wind speedSingle-unit output
6 m/s298 kWh/year
8 m/s649 kWh/year
10 m/s1,078 kWh/year
12 m/s1,542 kWh/year
14 m/s1,909 kWh/year
16 m/s2,146 kWh/year
18 m/s2,305 kWh/year
20 m/s2,409 kWh/year
Deep technical explanation

How it works

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1. Building edge effect

As wind meets a building, it accelerates sharply around the rooftop edge — a well-documented aerodynamic effect that most buildings simply lose. Flotier is positioned exactly where this acceleration is strongest.

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2. Airfoil amplification

A patented airfoil geometry captures the accelerated airflow and creates a low-pressure zone that draws additional air through the system — amplifying effective wind speed beyond ambient conditions.

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3. Internal generator

The amplified internal flow drives an enclosed, industrial-grade permanent magnet generator. Its 3-phase AC output is routed through a controller that produces a stabilised 48V DC output, ready for battery storage or a DC-coupled inverter.

Dimensioned CAD drawing of the Flotier unit showing the internal airfoil and generator

Engineering CAD drawing of the Flotier 100 unit — airfoil blades and internal generator visible.

Proof of performance

Simulated, then wind tunnel tested

Validation programme

CFD simulations run600+
R&D hours invested4,000+
Wind tunnel testingCompleted, 2025
Test facility & reportFacility name and full report tbc

What the simulation and testing showed

CFD streamline analysis across both gabled and flat-roof buildings identified where airflow separates and accelerates at the roof edge — confirming the weak points of standard roof geometry and the strong points Flotier's placement is designed around. This aerodynamic design was then tested and validated in controlled wind tunnel conditions in 2025.

A summary test report will be available for download once the facility details are confirmed. See Downloads.
CFD simulation of wind speed over a pitched-roof building, with a height scale from 0 to 30 m and a 10 m/s reference arrow

Pitched roof — wind separates and accelerates at the ridge

CFD simulation of wind speed over a tall flat-roofed building, with a height scale from 0 to 50+ m and a 10 m/s reference arrow

Flat roof — accelerated flow at the leading edge, turbulent wake behind

Differentiation

Flotier vs. traditional turbines vs. solar

AttributeFlotierTraditional wind turbineSolar PV (per m²)
Minimum wind speed3.5 m/s cut-in, 6 m/s operating≈11 m/s (25+ mph)Not applicable
Noise level≈40 dB(A)High — audible at distanceNone
Moving partsInternal only — none visibleLarge visible external bladesNone
Urban applicabilityBuilding-integrated, rooftop edgeRequires open land or mastRequires unshaded roof area
Generates at night / winterYesYes (where wind allows)No
Planning complexityLow — no mast, no land use changeHigh — height, noise, sitingLow
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Certifications & recognition

Patent protection

Granted

Granted in the Czech Republic; a second patent is filed with an EU-wide process underway.

CE marking

In progress

Status to be confirmed and updated as certification milestones are reached.

Electrical safety standards

In progress

Relevant IEC / EN standards compliance to be confirmed.

Building code compliance

In progress

Czech and EU building code compliance status to be confirmed.

Institutional recognition

Confirmed

Backed by CzechInvest ("Czech Republic — The Country for the Future"), the Ministry of Industry and Trade, ČVUT Prague, and the Central Bohemian Innovation Center (SIC).

Technical access

Downloads

Pre-installation technical guide

Full Flotier 100 datasheet: dimensions, performance curve, mounting, and electrical interface.

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Wind tunnel test report

Summary version of independent test results.

Testing complete — report pending

Investor deck

Market opportunity, traction, and financials.

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