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About Southwest Windpower

Mission Statement

The mission of Southwest Windpower is to be a global leader as a responsible designer, producer and provider of wind turbines up to 40kW, offering wind products chosen by customers for their quality, focused technology, performance, reliability, aesthetics, quietness, simplicity and lowest cost of energy... More.

Company History

March 1987: Southwest Windpower, an Arizona corporation, was established in early 1987 by David Calley and Andy Kruse who saw a need for a small, reliable battery charging wind generator that complements photovoltaics (solar energy or PV) in supplying energy to rural areas of the world. More

Global Projects

our company’s small wind turbines provide renewable energy for schools, clinics, water pumping, homes, communication towers and more. Below are a few examples of how small wind power benefits people around the world. More

Visiting Southwest Windpower

Southwest Windpower is based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Just an hour and half from the Grand Canyon and an hour from Sedona, Flagstaff lies near some of the most frequented tourist destinations in the United States. More

Employment Opportunities

Come join the world's leading smal wind turbine manufacturer!  We're looking for detail oriented, multi-tasking, highly organized, computer proficient team players. M-F, salary depend on experience.  Renewable energy experience a plus. More

Management

• Russell Dixon Thayer / Chief Executive Officer - interview (mp3 audio)
• James Thomson / Chief Financial Officer
• Andrew Kruse / Founder & Senior Vice President of Business Development
• Eric Seidel / Vice President of Marketing & Sales
• Sriram Srinivasan / Vice President of Engineering & Product Development
• Don Rainwater / Vice President of Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Awards

• 2009 President's "E" Award for Export Excellence / Office of the President
• 2009 Small Wind Advocate of the Year (Andy Kruse) / American Wind Energy Association
• 2009 Award for Exporter of the Year / Small Business Administration
• 2008 Environmental Hall of Fame Award / Environmental Hall of Fame
• 2008 Small Manufacturer of the Year / Arizona Manufacturers Council
• 2007 Top 10 Green Building Product / Sustainable Industries
• 2006 Best of What's New Award from Popular Science
  

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