The development of the vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) solves several of these issues. In addition, the turbines are typically closer to the ground and the gearbox replacement is simpler and ...

This vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) uses five 3” PVC pipes cut in half for blades rotating on three kids bicycle wheels to spin an Ametek 38 volt motor or a wind blue alternator. The whole ...

This KW Atlas wind turbine by TESUP surely is futuristic in terms of design and appeal and a great investment towards a greener and cleaner future.

Nature's ancient creature, the dragonfly, brought mankind its latest inspiration. Its inspiration led to 1240 kWh of energy ...

Why are we still not making the most of offshore wind? And how can innovative vertical-axis wind turbines make a difference? What are the benefits of offshore wind energy? The wind in the sea is ...

Wind power is often criticised for its use of space, its lack of aesthetic appeal, and its efficiency. This Norwegian company ...

101, pp. 12–56. Kirke, B.K. (2003) Evaluation of self-starting vertical axis wind turbines for stand alone applications. PhD Thesis, Griffith University, Australia. Milligan, M.R. & Artig, R. (1999) ...

This historic discovery was thinking outside the box and might change the pursuit of harvesting wind power forever, making ...

The University of Minnesota is a national leader for start-up creations and has been consistently ranked in the top four ...

Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 1 (January to June, 2011), pp. 15-23 (9 pages) Abstract: Wind energy is a very popular renewable energy resource. In order to increase the ...