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7/18/13 MAGENN AIR ROTOR SYSTEM (M.A.R.S.) - New Technology

www.nampet.org/resources/mars.html

MAGENN AIR ROTOR SYSTEM (M.A.R.S.)

Magenn Power's MARS is a Wind Power Anywhere solution with distinct advantages

over existing Conventional Wind Turbines and Diesel Generating Systems including: globadeployment, lower costs, better operational performance, and greater environmentaladvantages.MARS is a lighter-than-air tethered wind turbine that rotates about a horizontal axis inresponse to wind, generating electrical energy. This electrical energy is transferred downthe 1000-foot tether for immediate use, or to a set of batteries for later use, or to thepower grid. Helium sustains MARS and allows it to ascend to a higher altitude thantraditional wind turbines. MARS captures the energy available in the 600 to 1000-foot lowlevel and nocturnal jet streams that exist almost everywhere. MARS rotation also generatethe "Magnus effect" which provides additional lift, keeps the MARS stabilized, and positions


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it within a very controlled and restricted location to adhere to FAA (Federal AviationAdministration) & Transport Canada guidelines.

The Advantages of MARS over Conventional Wind Turbines: Wind PowerAnywhere removes all placement limitations. Coast-line or off-shore locations are notnecessary to capture higher speed winds. Reaching winds at 1,000-feet above ground leveallow MARS to be installed closer to the grid. MARS is mobile and can be rapidlydeployed, deflated, and redeployed without the need for towers or heavy cranes. MARS is

bird and bat friendly with lower noise emissions and is capable of operating in a widerrange of wind speeds - from 4 mph to greater than 60 mph. The Advantages of a MARS combined Wind and Diesel Solution over a DieselGenerator-only solution: MARS can complement a diesel generator by offering acombined diesel-wind power solution that delivers power below 20 cents per kWh. Thiscompares to a wide range of 25 cents to 99 cents per kWh for diesel-alone, reflecting thehigh fuel and transportation costs in remote areas. The MARS combined solution allowslower pollution and green house gas emissions. It also results in lower handling,transporting, and storage costs.MARS Target Markets: Developing nations where infrastructure is limited or non

existent; off-grid combined wind and diesel solutions for island nations, farms, remoteareas, cell towers, exploration equipment, backup power & water pumps for natural gasmines; rapid deployment diesel & wind solutions (to include airdrop) to disaster areas forpower to emergency and medical equipment, water pumps; on-grid applications forfarms, factories, remote communities; and wind farm deployments.


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Please email for more information; [email protected] or call at (613) 482-6558

Picture above shows the 10kW MARS alpha Prototype

Picture above shows the end plate with a 5 kW generator attached to one side.
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Pictures above show 10kW alpha prototype MARS on a 350 foot tether.


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The Magenn Air Rotor System (MARS) is a new generation of wind turbines with cosand performance advantages over existing systems.

MARS is a lighter-than-air tethered wind turbine that rotates about a horizontal axis inresponse to wind, generating electrical energy. This electrical energy is transferred down

the tether for consumption, or to a set of batteries or the power grid. Helium sustains theMagenn Air Rotor System, which ascends to an altitude as selected by the operator for thebest winds. Its rotation also generates the "Magnus" effect. This aerodynamicphenomenon provides additional lift, keeps the MARS device stabilized, positions MARSwithin a very controlled and restricted location, and finally, causes MARS to pull upoverhead to maximize altitude rather than drift downwind on its tether.

The Advantages of MARS over Conventional Wind Turbines are:

1. low cost electricity - under 15 cents per kWh

2. bird and bat friendly

3. lower noise

4. wide range of wind speeds - 2 to more than 28 meters/second

5. higher altitudes - from 200 to 1,000 feet above ground level are possible withoutexpensive towers or cranes

6. fewer limits on placement location - coast line placement is not necessary

7. ability to install closer to the power grid

8. mobile

9. ideal for off grid applications or where power is not reliable.

Initial MARS Target Markets include:

1. developing and island nations where infrastructure is limited or non existent

2. rapid deployment (to include airdrop) to disaster areas for power to emergency andmedical equipment, water pumps, and relief efforts (ex. Katrina, Tsunami)

3.. off grid for cottages and remote uses such as cell towers and explorationequipment)

4. and military applications..


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Magenn PowerProduct

Model 10kW

Rated Power 10,000 Watts

Size (Diameter xLength)

30 feet by 60 feet

Shipping Weight Under 3,000 lbs - depending on tether length

Volume of Helium 33,000 cubic feet (approx.)

Tether Height 400 ft standard - up to 1,000 ft optional tetherlength, in increments of 100 feet

Start-up Wind

Speed

2.0 m/sec - 4.48 mph

Cut-in WindSpeed

3.0 m/sec - 6.7 mph

Rated Wind Speed 12.0 m/sec - 26.8 mph

Cut-out WindSpeed

25.0 m/sec - 53.7 mph

Maximum WindSpeed

28.0 m/sec - 62.6 mph

TemperatureRange

-40C /-40F to +45C/+113F

Generators 2 x 5 kW

Output Form Various Options Available: 120 VAC 60Hz - 240VAC 50 Hz - Regulated DC 12-600V

Warranty Up to 5 Years

Life Cycle 10 - 15 Years

Price (USD)(Estimated)

TBD


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Availability 2009-10

Availability, Pricing and Specifications are subject to change

MARS 10kW Performance

Estimated performance data is shown in the two graphs below. The Annual Energy Outputrange accounts for various non-standard wind distributions.MAGENN technology will beapplied off-grid and combined with diesel power for developing nations, island nations,farms, remote areas, cell towers, exploration equipment, oil and gas wells, mining sites,offshore drilling stations, and backup power & water pumps. MAGENN rotors could alsobe used for on-grid applications for farms, factories, and remote communities.

Mine Site:

Oil Rig:

Remote Exploration:

Remote Islands:

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