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Much Quieter, Much More Efficient Wind Turbine

Posted: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007 by damnHippy
Tags: Climate Change, Energy, Renewable Energy, Technology

New Wind TurbineA quieter and almost twice as efficient wind turbine may be just what the wind power industry needs. Stormblade Ltd. an engineering company based out of London has designed this power plant that can accelerate the air before it reaches the blades which will increase efficiency in both low and high wind conditions. No word yet on if or when it will go into mass production.

Stormblade Turbine is More Efficient, Quietly Neighbor-Friendly - [Engineer Live via Gizmodo]

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