Researching Small Wind Turbines

by Planet Forward Archive | 8:02 pm February 22nd, 2010
Categories: Wind

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A look at Nebraska’s “wind potential”, from the University of Nebraska

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  1. Someday…. Well here”s an idea…Lose the blades, they may be more efficient, but they are totally impractical where humanity is living IE: the city. Nevertheless a hybrid system can be made cheaply employing a flat against the roof ridge design. three high output car alternators driven by wind can be connected to a standard PVC pipe the pipe driven by “pinwheel” type wind catchers made of thin wall lightweight plastic fastened in a triblade fashion of three elongated spirals running the length of the PVC shaft catch wind from nearly any direction, relying on length of shaft and catchers for power instead of using blades and poles (suitable NOWHERE near anywhere) The urban system is coming, lighter and better suited to people (we live in clusters called cities) it collects solar by sprayed coating on the same roof, and neatly ties together to produce 1/2 of a homes total power consumption. This system can be handmade for less than 2500 dollars. I am building one, try it, its easier than getting the public to move,……..


  2. Hello John,

    I’m impressed by the amount of detail you’ve provided. Thanks for the input. Still, we would love to see and hear the urban system that you’re building. Could you clarify the types of technology (wind, solar, etc.) incorporated into the design? Go ahead and submit a video or text that describes your innovation!

    Looking forward to more!
    Joel Goldberg
    Planet Forward Intern

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