Windcredible

Market position

Positioned as a pre-seed Portuguese start-up in the small-scale/micro wind turbine segment, targeting a market described as around 200 million urban households in Europe plus industry and small businesses, with the small-scale turbine sector projected to grow 10.5% annually.

Claimed differentiators include self-starting at 2 m/s without additional components, operation in winds up to 25 m/s, inaudible operation, very low vibration, aerodynamic self-balancing, a reduced number of components for durability and low maintenance, and robust construction. The company states the design derives from more than ten years of R&D at universities and asserts that its microturbines can produce up to three times more energy per square metre than traditional solar panels and are safe for wildlife due to the absence of vibrations.

Technology

Vertical-axis micro-wind turbine design intended to maintain efficiency in low wind conditions, with self-start at 2 m/s, operation up to 25 m/s, low vibration and noise, aerodynamic self-balancing and a low component count. Units integrate IoT connectivity for real-time monitoring, performance optimization and predictive maintenance, use recyclable, durable materials, and are designed to be scalable and compatible with existing renewable infrastructure such as solar panels.

Go-to-market

Sales are to be made directly and through distribution partnerships with solar installers and distributors, leveraging existing solar sector infrastructure; the company also participates in cluster networks such as Fórum Oceano and industry events including the Web Summit.

Households and energy communities, retail, hotels, offices, service stations and storehouses, industry, critical infrastructure and solar farms, as well as off-grid, camping, vehicle and vessel users; industrial and small-business customers are also targeted.

Geography

Headquartered at Av. Padre Bartolomeu de Gusmão 41A, 2720-426 Águas Livres, Damaia, Portugal. Initial target markets are Portugal and Spain, with planned expansion to the Nordic countries and Brazil; stated countries of interest for expansion or partnerships also include Germany, Cape Verde, the United States, Finland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Switzerland.

History

The company was described in December 2023 as being about one year old, with headquarters in Águas Livres (formerly Damaia) near Cova da Moura, where turbine prototypes of various sizes were assembled. In the same period it reported having secured investment from Portugal Ventures and other backers. As of the most recent source it is listed as an associate of Fórum Oceano, the managing entity of the Portuguese Sea Cluster, and is classified as a pre-seed start-up seeking more than 1M in investment.