FALK VAWT
Unique Norwegian technology with global potential
Turn energy costs into value creation
Falk VAWT enables companies to produce their own renewable energy and create long-term economic value. The wind turbines are installed on existing commercial and industrial sites, without encroaching on untouched nature or affecting wildlife.
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The technology behind FALK VAWT
FALK VAWT is a patented vertical wind turbine developed for installation close to the consumer - in industrial areas, on commercial buildings and along existing infrastructure. Where conventional turbines require large, open areas, FALK VAWT is designed to operate close to people and buildings: quiet, self-starting at low wind speeds, and with a visual expression adapted to urban surroundings.
Quiet operation
No aerodynamic noise, reduced risk of ice throw and a minimal safety zone around the turbine.
Self-starting in low wind
High torque already at low wind speeds - with no need for large, open areas.
Gentle on nature and wildlife
Low blade-tip speed significantly reduces the risk of bird collisions and the impact on the surroundings.
Higher power output than comparable technology
A turbine in the 100-500 kW range generates enough electricity in a year to cover the consumption of 10-50 households, or the equivalent of a small to medium-sized industrial business.
Test results are consistent with the research and show stable and efficient power transfer even at low wind speeds. The turbine has very good efficiency - on par with conventional turbines.
35 km/h
FALK VAWT, blade speed at 10 m/s wind
250 km/h
Conventional turbine, blade speed at 10 m/s wind
Low energy costs
Local energy production delivered directly to the customer - with costs on par with hydropower.
OUR JOURNEY
From research to full-scale pilot
01
2022 · R&D
Research and development
Between 2019 and 2022, three research and development projects were carried out. The main goal was to evaluate the power potential of the technology concept.
02
2024 · Prototype
Patent and prototype
In early 2024, Falk Energy received patent protection for the VAWT technology and concept, and entered the construction phase for the prototype. The prototype was commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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2025 · First Power
Test of the FALK VAWT prototype
The First Power test of the FALK VAWT prototype was carried out in March 2025. Subsequent operation, testing, and documentation have continued on an ongoing basis.
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2027 · FALK VAWT Pilot
Full-scale pilot
Falk Energy has entered into a pilot agreement with BULK Infrastructure, with the goal of building a full-scale pilot for further testing of power delivery to the data center at Støleheia in Vennesla municipality.
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2035 · GLOBAL SCALING
Billion-revenue ambition in a global market
From 2035, the ambition is billion-scale revenue in a global market. FALK VAWT will be established as an attractive investment case for players who see the technology's major commercial potential, while we build Norwegian technology industry and create jobs.
ABOUT US
About Falk Energy
Falk Energy AS was founded by entrepreneur Oddbjørn Falkgjerdet, with a clear vision: to develop wind power technology that works where traditional turbines don't - close to people, buildings and infrastructure.
It started as a personal project in 2019, when Oddbjørn made a crucial choice: either bring the idea to life, or set it aside for good. With strong belief in its potential, the first design drafts were developed together with leading Norwegian research communities.
Support from national and regional research funds, combined with intensive engineering work, produced important breakthroughs. In 2024 Falk Energy received patent protection for the VAWT technology, and in March 2025 the first VAWT prototype was successfully tested («First Power»). The next step is a full-scale pilot in collaboration with BULK Infrastructure, with the aim of delivering power to the data centre at Støleheia in Vennesla municipality.
Falk Energy is driven by a genuine commitment to the environment. Our technology is our contribution to the future.
The Team
Behind Falk Energy is a multidisciplinary team with solid experience and expertise - brought together to develop the company from a start-up into a player with the potential for billion-scale revenue in a global market.
- Oddbjørn Falkgjerdet - founder, CEO and majority owner
- Tor Hellestøl - strategy, business development and investor (BlueLeap)
- Bjørn-Tore Lenes - strategy, investor and chairman of the board (NorEnergy Invest)
Falk Energy is built on a clear partner strategy, with established collaborations with a range of players to deliver competitive wind power technology going forward.
Patented
FALK VAWT received patent protection in 2024, following several years of innovation and development work.
Full-scale pilot
Together with BULK Infrastructure, we are building a full-scale pilot to be installed at the data centre at Støleheia in Vennesla municipality.
Built for urban-adjacent areas
Reduced noise and a minimal footprint make FALK VAWT suitable where traditional turbines don't fit.
NEWS
Latest news
New pilot agreement with Bulk Infrastructure for wind power
2. July 2026 · Falk Energy and Bulk Infrastructure have signed a new pilot agreement for the installation and testing of FALK VAWT at Bulk's Data Center Campus N01 in Støleheia.
First Power - Successful test of VAWT prototype
4 March 2025 · In March 2025, Falk Energy carried out a successful test of the VAWT prototype - an important step on the way toward a full-scale pilot.
Newspaper KRS covers Falk Energy
December 15, 2024 · The local newspaper KRS has spotlighted Falk Energy's work developing new wind power technology for urban-adjacent areas.
NEXT STEP
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