Wind Power Revolution

[Havet]

WIND POWER REVOLUTION (http://digg.com/d1sT5o)

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Ever considered having a wind turbine? What if you were told you could build your own device to harness the wind power which were ten to thirty times more efficient and cheaper than building your own wind turbine?


Basically, when the wind goes through a membrane that is attached to two magnets on both its extreme ends, the ressonance on the membrane increases its vibrations, making the magnets move up and down next to electromagnetic coils, therefore inducing current in the wires that make up the coil.

youtube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRQa9AWSes4)


A new upgraded device, recently developed, is now 100 times more efficient than before, generating between 3 to 10 watts in power at around $2 per watt. Frayne is hoping these kind of technological solutions will help overcome many energy problems in developing countries.

[Vincent P.]

Awesomeness itself.

[ÑóẊîöʼn]

I'm skeptical about it being "100 times more efficient". Unless wind turbines are less than 1% efficient (which I am somewhat doubtful is the case), then that statement is pure hyperbole.

[Vincent P.]

I'm skeptical about it being "100 times more efficient". Unless wind turbines are less than 1% efficient (which I am somewhat doubtful is the case), then that statement is pure hyperbole.
No, the efficiency we're talking about is $/watt, as compared with the former windbelt, not the wind turbine. The windbelt is more efficient than the wind turbine in low wind anyhow, and much cheaper, and easier for the locals to repair in developping countries.