Vortex bladeless turbines wobble to generate energy

Looking somewhat like a giant reed gently swaying in the wind, the new Vortex bladeless wind-driven generator prototype produces electricity with very few moving parts, on a very small footprint, and in almost complete silence. Designed to reduce the visual and aural impact of traditional spinning-blade turbines, this new device takes advantages of the power contained in swirling vortices of air... Continue Reading Vortex bladeless turbines wobble to generate energy

Section: Environment

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• Wind turbine
• Alternative Energy
• Electricity

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