IOPARA offers expert services in fluid dynamics and applied aerodynamics, especially in the field of wind turbine aerodynamics, as well as in aircraft and wind turbine icing prediction and anti-icing simulation; and has completed professional works for clients in more than 15 countries on several projects including small and large scale Vertical Axis Wind (or Water) Turbines, as well as simulation environment for the IEC certification of VAWT according to the IEC 61400 standard

Clients include manufacturers and researchers seeking to perform analyses, improve performances, reduce operational costs or study environmental impacts of their system design.

The founder, Dr. Ion Paraschivoiu, has over 35 years of experience in conducting research, teaching and in providing services for major companies and research centers worldwide on problems related to wind turbine aerodynamics, performance prediction and optimal design, aircraft icing and anti-icing.

Comparative performance studies show that the VAWTs designed by IOPARA are not only characterized by superior performance but also exhibit a very simple design that is cost effective from both manufacturing and maintenance perspectives. In general, VAWTs deliver on the average 41% higher Cpe (Electrical Power Coefficient)  at 15% lower rated wind speeds compared to the similarly rated/capacity HAWTs. Moreover, the VAWT average AEP yield is at the minimum 13%, 19% and 17% higher than the average of similar 2MW, 4MW, and 6MW rated HAWTs, respectively, for the average wind speed at hub height. As per the design aspects, the YATU VAWTs are an made up of constant section segments which are much more cost effective than the typical HAWT blade with varying cross-section geometry as well as blade twist along the blade span.