Eco Technology

What Eco Technology does

Eco Technology Co., Ltd. (株式会社エコ・テクノロジー) is a Japanese private company founded on July 31, 2007 and headquartered in Nagoya. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells tornado-type vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) generators that combine Gyromill and Savonius turbine principles with dual-directional rotating two-tier blades. The product line spans 2KW class units for rooftop installations, 10KW class units designed for aesthetic integration with cityscapes and parks, and 1000KW class large-scale high-altitude units oriented toward utility-scale power generation. The company also markets a patented vehicle-mounted super hybrid system designed to capture wind pressure during driving to improve fuel efficiency in hybrid and electric vehicles, plus an Anywhere Wi-Fi Camera monitoring add-on.

The company's underlying technology is protected by a PCT patent (PCT/JP2006/311128) registered in Japan (Patent No. 3905121), the United States, and China (Patent No. 832444), with the European application still under examination. The core value proposition addresses well-documented weaknesses of conventional propeller-type turbines: ability to generate during typhoons without cut-out, 360-degree wind capture, low acoustic profile, reduced bird-strike risk through high-visibility blade geometry, and structural durability from a 3-pillar external frame with integrated lightning arresters. A two-year demonstration at Chubu Centrair International Airport (Feb 2013 to April 2015) validated stable power generation at instantaneous wind speeds of 34 m/s.

Eco Technology operates a direct B2B go-to-market model, with enterprise customers engaging through inquiry forms on a multilingual website (catalogs provided in Japanese, English, and Chinese). Revenue derives from one-time hardware sales of wind turbine systems in multiple capacity classes together with installation and potential maintenance services; no public pricing has been disclosed. The company is privately held under Representative Director Masaharu Kato with 37 million yen of paid-in capital. No parent company, institutional investors, partnerships, channel alliances, headcount figures, or revenue figures are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Eco Technology

Legal name

株式会社エコ・テクノロジー (Eco Technology Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://eco-technology.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eco Technology Co., Ltd. is a Japanese private company that designs, manufactures, and sells tornado-type vertical-axis wind turbine generators (2KW, 10KW, and 1000KW classes) and a patented vehicle-mounted hybrid system, serving building operators, municipalities, utilities, and EV manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind Power Generation Equipment

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Turbine OEMs & System Integration (Nacelle/Generator/Controls) (EUAMACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Wind Technology R&D (Floating Offshore, Airborne Wind, New Rotor/Blade Concepts) (EUAMAOAB), Wind Blades, Towers & Foundations Manufacturing (EUAMAHAE)

Keywords

• Vertical axis wind turbines
• Tornado wind power generators
• Renewable energy systems
• Utility-scale wind turbines
• Vehicle-mounted hybrid generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wind turbine hardware sales: Sale of tornado-type wind turbine systems in various capacities (2KW, 10KW, 1000KW classes). Products include rooftop installations, hybrid streetlights, grid-connected systems, and vehicle-mounted applications. One-time hardware sales with associated installation and potential maintenance services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Eco Technology designs and manufactures tornado-type vertical axis wind turbine generators in 2KW, 10KW, and 1000KW power classes for applications including building rooftops, hybrid streetlights, grid-connected utility installations, and a patented vehicle-mounted super hybrid system. The turbines use dual-directional two-tier rotating blades that combine Gyromill and Savonius principles within a 3-pillar external frame, enabling continuous operation in typhoons without cut-out and with very low maintenance.

Product overview

Eco Technology offers a portfolio of tornado-type vertical-axis wind turbine generators, combining gyromill and Savonius wind turbine technologies. The product line includes 2KW, 10KW, and 1000KW class models designed for diverse applications including building rooftops, street lamps, grid connections, and urban installations. The company also provides a vehicle-mounted super hybrid system with patent protection for electric vehicles, and Wi-Fi camera monitoring solutions. All turbines feature bidirectional rotating double-layer blades and a three-pillar external structure for durability against typhoons and lightning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Super Hybrid System (車載用スーパーハイブリッドシステム): Patented vehicle-mounted super hybrid system for various vehicles including hybrid cars and electric vehicles. Compact design using wind pressure during vehicle movement to assist fuel efficiency.

Products and services

• Tornado Wind Turbine Generator 2KW Class (トルネード型風力発電機 2KW級) A compact tornado-type vertical-axis wind turbine generator with bidirectional rotating blades, designed for rooftop installations and urban environments. Features dual-layer blades connected directly to magnets and coils, enabling 360-degree wind capture and stable operation during typhoons.
• Tornado Wind Turbine Generator 10KW Class (トルネード型風力発電機 10KW級) A medium-scale tornado wind turbine combining power generation with monument and design aesthetics for integration with cityscapes and parks, featuring a three-pillar external structure with lightning rods on each pillar for protection against lightning strikes.
• Tornado Wind Turbine Generator 1000KW Class Large-Scale High-Altitude (トルネード型風力発電機 1000KW級 大規模・高空) A large-scale high-altitude wind turbine using drag-type low-rotation high-torque design that enables safe and easy upscaling. Simple structure allows maintenance-free operation at scale, with potential use as an observation deck in urban areas.
• Vehicle-Mounted Super Hybrid System (車載用スーパーハイブリッドシステム) A patented hybrid power generation system for vehicles that generates electricity using wind pressure while driving to improve fuel efficiency. Compact design with blades, generator, and blades arranged in a straight line enables installation on various vehicles from hybrid cars to electric vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tested stable operation at instantaneous wind speeds of 34m/s without cut-out
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Goldwind: One of the largest wind turbine manufacturers globally with significant presence in China and Asia-Pacific. Comparable to Eco Technology in targeting Asian wind markets but competes at utility-scale with horizontal-axis technology.
• Vestas: Global leader in wind turbine manufacturing with utility-scale horizontal-axis systems. Comparable in the broader wind energy OEM category but operates at vastly different scale and uses the dominant HAWT architecture.
• Hitachi (Renewable Energy division): Japanese conglomerate with a wind turbine and broader renewable energy portfolio. Comparable to Eco Technology as a domestic Japan-based player in wind generation, but operating at much larger scale and broader product scope.
• RWE (formerly Innogy / vertical-axis activities): European utility that has explored vertical-axis wind turbine deployment for distributed and offshore applications. Comparable to Eco Technology in VAWT technology interest but operates as a broad incumbent across multiple generation technologies.

Emerging players

• XZERES Wind: Designer and distributor of small wind turbines for distributed generation, off-grid, and community wind projects. Comparable to Eco Technology's smaller 2KW–10KW class products in distributed renewables customer base.

Direct peers

• Northern Power Systems: Provider of small-to-medium wind turbines and distributed generation technology. Comparable in targeting commercial-scale wind projects outside of utility-scale HAWT-dominated markets.
• Urban Green Energy (UGE International): Developer of small-to-medium vertical-axis wind turbines for commercial rooftops and urban deployments. Directly comparable to Eco Technology in product form factor, customer segment (building operators), and distributed wind go-to-market.
• Quietrevolution: UK-based developer of vertical-axis wind turbines designed specifically for urban and building-integrated applications. Closely comparable to Eco Technology in VAWT architecture, low-noise operation, and distributed/urban target market.
• Bergey Windpower: Established US manufacturer of small and mid-sized wind turbines for residential, commercial, and remote applications. Comparable to Eco Technology in small-to-medium wind product range and distributed generation customer base, though using a horizontal-axis design.
• Windspire Energy: US-based manufacturer of vertical-axis wind turbines targeted at residential and small commercial customers. Directly comparable in VAWT technology choice, small-scale distributed positioning, and customer base overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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