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Clever Devices Turn Trees into Natural Wind Turbines Bases
Posted By Herald Hivet On April 8, 2011 @ 9:55 am In Renewable Energy,Wind Power | 2 Comments
We all know wind turbines are a great way to harness emissions free energy, but some people just carry a distaste for their huge pylons, rotors and the way they look in juxtaposition to the landscape. But German architect Wolfgang Frey  has come up with a great idea to do something about it – popping mini turbines on top of trees! Frey put a 3.5m diameter wind rotor atop a douglas fir to generate 5 to 6 kW. Despite the 30% power loss due to this particular placement in a canopy, the turbine still provides enough energy to supply the needs of the nearby houses, including Frey’s.
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