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September 5
Vertical Windmills The newest idea for harvesting the wind is nearly 900 years old. Vertical windmills, like the Wind Tower from Windaus Turbines of Ontario, can crank out 50 percent more power than conventional, horizontal-mounted designs. Windaus says this is because the blades catch the wind regardless of the direction from which it blows. Although remains of foundations for vertical windmills dating to 1150 have been found in France, it is only with the advent of lightweight composites that the design has become practical. (via Vertical Windmills - Popular Mechanics)

Vertical Windmills

The newest idea for harvesting the wind is nearly 900 years old. Vertical windmills, like the Wind Tower from Windaus Turbines of Ontario, can crank out 50 percent more power than conventional, horizontal-mounted designs. Windaus says this is because the blades catch the wind regardless of the direction from which it blows. Although remains of foundations for vertical windmills dating to 1150 have been found in France, it is only with the advent of lightweight composites that the design has become practical. (via Vertical Windmills - Popular Mechanics)

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