Helix Wind's Small Wind Turbine Performance Validated In Independent Field Test

San Diego, CA –Oct. 6, 2009 – Helix Wind Corp. (OTCBB - HLXW) reported today that in an independent field test, its model S594 small wind turbine installed since March at a test site owned by PFG Green Energy is producing energy output within 90% of the company’s predicted performance. PFG Green is a Helix distributor near Cedar Falls, IA.

Overstated claims by manufacturers have long been a problem for small wind customers. An April, 2008 small wind study by the Cadmus Group in Massachusetts found that on average energy generation in the field was being overestimated by a factor of three to four.  As the industry moves toward standardized reporting and testing, Helix is helping lead the way through its own program of production verification.

"The small-wind industry has grappled with the problem of grossly overstated output claims, this test demonstrates that Helix Wind turbines will produce what we say they will,” said Helix Wind CEO Ian Gardner. “What's more, innovations such as our Wind Turbine Monitoring System (WTMS) give the customer continuous, real-time feedback on system performance, underscoring the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability."

The independent evaluation was conducted by Paper Clip Engineering, a San Diego-based electrical engineering and power electronics consulting firm. During the test, Helix Wind’s proprietary Wind Turbine Monitoring System monitored and recorded the unit’s energy output as well as the local electrical grid and wind conditions.

"This independent field test is proof that our small wind turbines will live up to the specifications that our customers and investors have been promised.”

To optimize the power electronics and configuration of the S594 model turbine, Helix Wind worked closely with the engineering staff of Abundant Renewable Energy (ARE), Newberg, OR, with which the company signed a definitive purchase agreement last month. Additional power electronics enhancements under development are expected to improve output even more in the near future.

“This successful collaborative effort with ARE demonstrates the value of its engineering staff and synergies with Helix Wind,” Gardner added.

About Helix Wind Corp:
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, 4.0kW, and 50kW of clean, renewable electricity. Additional information can be found at http://www.helixwind.com

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