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We've mentioned some wind power projects before, but wind is still a relatively small contributor to total energy production in the US. Sure, there are some problems with not having wind available 24/7 -- as well as people complaining about bird deaths and a ruined view. Still, there are some solutions to some of these problems, and it might be nice to generate more electricity without burning fossil fuels. After you've finished checking out those links, take a look at our Daily Deals for cool gadgets and other awesome stuff.
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Filed Under: crowdfunding, energy, turbines, vortex, wind, wind energy, wind power
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    Anonymous Coward, 17 Jun 2015 @ 6:02pm

    That GE dome thing... looks like it doesn't need to be as heavy as it is. 20,000 lbs?!? WTH?

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    Anonymous Coward, 17 Jun 2015 @ 6:38pm

    "doesn't kill birds or bats."

    Does it blow away bees too? Because that's another thing people who don't know anything about the topic think wind turbines do by design.

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    DigDug, 17 Jun 2015 @ 8:59pm

    Maglev vertical wind turbine

    Really wish they'd get one of these going..

    Single turbine, producing enough power for 750,000 homes.

    http://inhabitat.com/super-powered-magnetic-wind-turbine-maglev/

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    Yes, I know I'm commenting anonymously, 18 Jun 2015 @ 4:22am

    Why place them in the countryside?

    Those non-rotating Vortex poles will be much more at home in the city, on top of high rises (and can even double as antennas).
    The limiting factor is the required structural strength of the buildings for coping with the load of the turbines.
    I expect there will be less civic unrest for this than any development in the countryside.

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    Anonymous Coward, 18 Jun 2015 @ 6:20am

    The second ones "This Captain America-Style Shield Makes Wind Turbines More Powerful" is... something.
    I mean, its a simple object that only from the front and far away looks like a shield. But even then, Captain Amerika-Style? Do they have a patent/copyright on one of the oldest kind of shields or what?

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