Windstalk, an alternative to conventional wind turbines?

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Windstalk, an alternative to conventional wind turbines?




by netshaman » 17/03/11, 14:20

After a research I have this rather interesting article.

http://www.buzzecolo.com/les-windstalk- ... -eolienne/
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by Christophe » 17/03/11, 14:33

I did not understand anything...


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These wind turbines of a new kind, nicknamed Windstalk, are long rods measuring nearly fifty meters in height. Inked in a concrete base, they are made of carbon fibers in order to be able to sway in the wind ...

And it is according to this movement, imitating an ear of wheat, that the Windstalk will produce energy!

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Ok and after? Do you need multiple generators? The cost must be monstrous, right?

Ah ok it's still a concept (architect or student) ...

ps: I replaced the link with the source link (paperblog is only a "copier" of content)
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