At the same time, Zephyr will bring Evance's R9000 5 KW wind turbine to market in Asia.
The Airdolphin 1 KW rated turbine is the result of a Japanese government-industry-academia joint venture.
In a joint statement, the companies said the addition of the 5 KW turbine to Zephyr's product portfolio will enhance its ability to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
The 1KW is better suited for the customer with the desire to incorporate wind energy but has limited space, and the 5kW shall fit the needs of the customer with larger space and energy needs. The interest in renewable and distributed energy is steadily rising in many regions of the world, and namely in Japan, where the new feed-in-tariff program starting in July is expected to spur demand, the companies said.
The firms point out that they share the same ethos but differ in product range and geographical coverage, making this a highly complementary alliance.
The two companies will embark on a long term working relationship, to jointly lead the global small wind turbine market. the statement said.
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