What has been holding back windmill-type power production? It is inefficient. If you could wring more of wind's energy out of natural wind, the superior efficiency would make it more competitive with fossil fuels. Sheerwind claims to do that by a big factor. No exposed blades could make it safer for birds.
According to this critic, it's all hype. Time will tell, since they now have two contracts to set up operations. If it works as promised, we'll hear about it.
I saw one of these a few weeks ago and was totally entranced by it. What an odd and unexpected thing to see, but so interesting! I have a hard time believing it's actually efficient but it sure looks cool!
ReplyDeleteIf it could work, how cool would that be. Did you see it in Chaska, where the company is located?
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