2007 - Early stage prototype design with Darrieus turbine expert
2008 - Positive feedback from U.S. LEED professionals on product positioning
- Entrepreneurship awards in business plan competitions
- Small 1 kW proof of concept model which helped validate key product advantages
2009 - Full size 1.7 kW prototype tested on rooftops. With this fully functional system, UrWind was able to push the
limits and enhance the product to reach all the objectives set out by the company for customer satisfaction
2010 - High-quality pre-commercial model ready for certification and commercialization. This model satisfied the
noise, vibration, and power output targets
- Introduction of the UrWind O2 to the North Eastern States and Quebec
- First vertical axis wind turbine to start the Small Wind Certification Council process (SWCC) to the American
Wind Energy Association standards