Your very own wind garden
July 14th, 2009 by Rhiannon Bowman in Biz, News
Functional “green” art. Why not?
It looks like an abstract sculpture or metallic lawn art, and its promoters say that installing several can turn an ordinary backyard into a wind garden.
Green energy advocates in this state say the Windspire, a power turbine that spins in an upright position in a confined space, could represent a major breakthrough for wind energy. Instead of using towers 100 feet tall or higher for conventional windmills, the Windspire is just 30 feet tall.
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The state’s midsection isn’t windy enough to justify harnessing wind on a commercial scale. But for those who just want to supplement their power supply, one potential solution is the Windspire, with its comparatively low price tag and a design that works on office rooftops and in suburban open spaces.
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How many people does it take to install one? Lots, apparently. (Nothin’ like a photo op.)
July 14th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
This green energy stuff is just crap on a comercial scale. I think they could be useful for a quick power source in disaster areas. Drop a few from a helecopter with a simple recepticle to power a raio or small stove or something.
July 14th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
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