Rooftop wind, not solar?

30 November 2022 by Kylie Hargreaves

Energy

Small scale wind isn't very popular for residential applications. But a new turbine which mimics the natural spiral design of a nautilus shell might soon provide an alternative to solar. It claims to be quieter but also very efficient, such that one turbine can produce 1,500kwh/annum. In Sydney, an average household (2.4 persons) consumes about 5,200kwh/annum.

https://newatlas.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/

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Jeremy Ungar @ 2022.12.02 5:25 AM
I want one!

Kylie Hargreaves @ 2022.12.02 5:25 AM

they are quite attractive aren't they!

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