Scalable wind turbine might fit on your roof

User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 73 vote(s)

(Left) Doug Selsam with a prototype 25-rotor turbine that can generate 3000 watts while the other end is held up by a balloon. Credit: Popular Science. (Right) Selsam holds a model with 14-inch rotors that can power the 50-watt headlight at his feet. ...
(Left) Doug Selsam with a prototype 25-rotor turbine that can generate 3,000 watts, while the other end is held up by a balloon. Credit: Popular Science. (Right) Selsam holds a model with 14-inch rotors that can power the 50-watt headlight at his feet. Credit: SpeakerFactory.net.
When you think of wind power, you probably picture gigantic wind turbines spinning gracefully in the middle of large open areas.


Full story »
All News summaries from Technology news
All News summaries for May 26, 2008
Goto Archive PhysOrg Forum Goto Archive Video Goto Archive Editorials Goto Archive Free Magazines Goto Archive Newsletter

News Archive