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New bladeless wind turbine design could safely generate up to 460 watts of power
University of Glasgow researchers are working to unlock the potential of bladeless wind power. For the first time, computer simulations of bladeless wind turbines (BWTs) have pinpointed the most ...
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New wind turbines will test out the world’s longest wooden blades
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Wind turbines based on condor wings could capture more energy
A curved tip, or winglet, for a wind turbine blade, based on the shape of condor wings. Khashayar Rahnamaybahambary.
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Fact check: False claim wind turbine generators only last 3 to 4 years
The claim: Wind turbine generators typically only last three to four years. Wind turbines, which contributed more than 9% of U.S. electricity in 2021, last roughly 20 to 25 years before they ...
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Fact Check: Generator was not powering wind turbine’s blades, contrary to online claims - Reuters
However, Justin Moran, director of external affairs at Wind Energy Ireland, opens new tab, said the generator was used for around a week to power the turbine’s emergency systems during a ...
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These nearly silent wind turbines have owl-inspired 'feathers'
The standard serrations on wind turbine blades cut noise by 1.5 to 2 decibels; in early tests, FeatherEdge reduced noise by an additional 3.4 decibels.
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Recycled wind turbines may one day become tiny homes and floating playgrounds - Popular Science
Wind turbines are necessary for ensuring society’s sustainable future, but they still have a recycling problem.Decommissioned installations are destined for landfills in many cases, while the ...