| Five Weird-Ass Wind Turbines |
| Alternative Energy - Wind Power |
| Sunday, 07 September 2008 16:06 |
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Though we"ve entered the realm of rapid growth, the innovation phase is far from over, so here are a few of the more radical designs for wind-capturing devices out there. The huge, the odd, and the ingenious.
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Tick for city turbines - Support for green measures Hobart MercuryFriday 19/6/2009 Page: 7A PROPOSAL to erect wind turbines on two Hobart buildings has been greeted as a sign of things to come. Architects and sustainability experts have generally welcomed the proposal as an example of increasing environmental awareness.... Read more Wind Power | | Wednesday, 24 June 2009 |
Wind holds promise of work for thousands AustralianThursday 18/6/2009 Page: 2ONCE an oddity, the sight of giant windmills harvesting the breeze is set to increasingly become a normal part of the landscape as Australia seeks green energy alternatives. The world"s cheapest renewable energy source, which also boasts... Read more Wind Power | | Wednesday, 24 June 2009 |
The problem with wind power in the UK: increased dependence on fossil fuels The BBC News science section has an interesting sketch of the different ways in which Europe"s wind power potential and costs are tied to different regional circumstances. Simon Cox asks what happens when the wind doesn"t blow, and compares the... Read more Wind Power | | Saturday, 6 September 2008 |
Pros and Cons of Wind EnergyHere is a link to another article in an ever increasing list of discussions about wind power and its pros and cons. More and more negative or problematic points about wind energy are surfacing, and it is mostly because wind... Read more Wind Power | | Novemberonday, 26 November 2007 |
Farmers reap the wind - and profits Canberra TimesTuesday 5/8/2008 Page: 3Contentious wind farms worth hundreds of millions of dollars are offering farmers and drought stricken rural communities a fresh income stream. Work has started on a$ 100 million wind farm near Crookwell, and a planning application... Read more Wind Power | | Augustonday, 25 August 2008 |
Energy Ball Makes Wind Turbines Look Cool The Energy Ball definitely looks like one of the coolest wind turbines out there, and it is intended for residential homes, which makes it extra cool. The Energy Ball utilizes the Venturi effect, a measurement of pressure created by... Read more Wind Power | | Friday, 5 September 2008 |
Five Weird-Ass Wind Turbines We"re starting to get used to wind turbines...not just the idea of getting a significant portion of our energy from the breeze, but also to their form on the horizon. But while the traditional tri-blade has its advantages, there are... Read more Wind Power | | Sunday, 7 September 2008 |
Wind Generator Plans - Build a Wind Generator TodayIf you"re considering getting a wind generator installed to help conserve energy and save money on your energy bills each month, why not build one instead? By building one on your own, you can save more money, therefore you reap... Read more Wind Power | | TUSEDAY, 19 August 2008 |
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