Building Blocks


What’s in the mix at the Southwest Windpower headquarters? In our series “Building Blocks,” we will explore new developments and innovations coming to life in our Flagstaff headquarters.
What’s it like to work at Southwest Windpower? Come find out!

Passionate about renewable energy? Want to work in one of the consistently ranked "Best Cities to Live?” We offer a friendly, flexible work environment and are always looking for dedicated individuals who are detail-oriented and have a desire to be part of a company that is making a difference in the world.

Find out more about our current career opportunities here.

Learn more about what it’s like to work at Southwest Windpower in the short video below:

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The Growing Role of Data Analysis in Cost Reduction and Alternative Energy Adoption

CEO of Southwest Windpower’s recently acquired SunWind Solutions, Brad Van Orden, was asked to do an interview with Enterprise Features regarding the growing roll of data analysis in energy cost reduction. The following are some of the questions discussed: Read more »

Green Trail Energy: The Swiss Army knife of alternative energy

What’s in the mix at the Southwest Windpower headquarters? In our series "Building Blocks," we will explore new developments and innovations coming to life in our Flagstaff headquarters.

Our Skystream 3.7 personal wind turbine is one of several pioneering power sources available on the new Green Trail Energy MWS-7000, a mobile solar and wind powered energy and communication system. Read more »

How does the Sitelook assessment tool determine if wind is right for me?

What’s in the mix at the Southwest Windpower headquarters? In our series “Building Blocks,” we will explore new developments and innovations coming to life in our Flagstaff headquarters.

To determine if wind is right for your particular location and energy needs our Sitelook assessment tool takes into consideration the capacity factor, or the actual energy that would be produced by the turbine in the selected area, divided by the theoretical maximum energy the turbine is capable of producing. Average wind speed is not a deciding factor in whether a turbine is right for a location, see our previous blog post to find out why.

When Sitelook determines how much energy a turbine will produce on your particular site it takes the following into consideration: Read more »