Helix Wind Turbine Powers Architect`s Renovation of Chicago 1916 Home as Renewable Energy Showcase

Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:00am EST
 
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SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)--
Helix Wind Corp. (OTCBB: HLXW), a global renewable energy company, reported
today that its wind turbine model S322 and its Wind Turbine Monitoring System
(WTMS) have been incorporated into the total renovation of a 1916 home, located
on Chicago`s North Side, which has turned the home into a showcase for
aesthetically pleasing renewable energy solutions. 

Architect Kathleen O`Donnell of Tripartite, Inc., Chicago, IL, said she chose
Helix Wind`s S322 to power the renovated 4,700 sq. ft. house, which is a
combination home, office and studio for her husband, a painter, because the
turbine was beautiful, quiet and took advantage of the "Windy City`s" own
natural resource. 

The renovated house creates its own energy, which can be sold back to the local
electric utility, as well as uses a whole range of conservation materials. Helix
Wind`s model S322 turbine, a renewable energy system for residential
applications, is an integral part of the house`s renewable energy platform. In
addition, Helix`s proprietary WMTS monitoring system will be delivering
comprehensive real-time data on the turbine`s performance and efficiency to the
homeowner`s computer. 

Ian Gardner, CEO of Helix Wind, said, "Architects like Kathleen O`Donnell, who
are catering to the growing demand for "green" housing, find our 2.0kW small
wind turbine beautifully supports the homeowner`s energy needs. Also, our WTMS
showcases the accountability and transparency of our small wind systems." 

The Helix S322, which sells for $7,500, provides smooth power delivery across a
broad range of wind speeds and under the most difficult of physical
environments. Simple to install, modular and scalable, the S322 is ideally
suited for urban environments and off-grid locations. It is built to endure and
is captivating to the eye. 

O`Donnell anticipates that her experience planning and designing the
infrastructure for Helix Wind`s turbine as well as using it will give her a leg
up in competing for "green" housing business commissions. This is especially
true, she said, since the real estate crash has made energy costs a significant
factor in a home`s resale value. "Developers as well as homeowners are now more
sensitive to housing energy costs," she said, "and this is what the future is
going to look like." 

About Helix: Helix Wind Corp., a global renewable energy company, is engaged in
the design, manufacturing and sale of small wind vertical axis turbine designed
to generate 300W, 1kW, 2.0kW, 2.5kW, 4.5kW, 10kW and 50kW of clean, renewable
electricity. Additional information can be found at http://www.helixwind.com

Safe Harbor Statement: A number of statements contained in this press release
are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including our ability to pay the
notes when they mature, attract and retain management and field personnel with
experience in the small wind turbine industry, our ability to raise capital when
needed and on acceptable terms and conditions, the intensity of competition and
general economic factors. The actual results Helix Wind may achieve could differ
materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and
uncertainties. Helix Wind encourages the public to read the information provided
here in conjunction with its most recent filings, which may be viewed at
www.sec.gov.

Helix Wind Corp., San Diego
Ian Gardner, CEO
Toll Free: 877-2GOHELIX (246-4354)
Int: +619-501-3932
Fax: +619-330-2628
Email: media@helixwind.com
or
Public Relations/Media
Stern & Co.
Richard Stern, 212-888-0044
richstern@sternco.com



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