Innovative S.F. Utilities Building Harnesses Sun, Wind

The new San Francisco Public Utilities building generates part of its power via a series of external windmills. Image via KMD Architects.

Eager to showcase its renewable energy prowess, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has harnessed the wind and sun to help power its new headquarters. Read more →

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18 Rooftop Wind Turbines Do Their Part

OMRF wind turbines

Eighteen vertical-axis wind turbines on an Oklahoma medical research tower will provide 85,000 kWh of power a year, whether that fixes global warming or not. Read more →

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Vertical-Axis Turbine: New Take On Wind Potential

Russian vertical wind turbine

A Russian James Dyson Award entry offers a vertical-axis wind turbine that's said to dramatically increase efficiency while running quiet. Read more →

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Small Wind-Turbine Maker Sees ‘Energy Clusters’

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The company behind a small-scale wind turbine that can be fitted to residential buildings has proposed creating community energy clusters. Read more →

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Portable Turbine: Wind Power At A Human Scale

Savannius wind turbine

A Green Dot Awards prize winner, the portable vertical-axis Savannius wind turbine doubles as a park bench, and also a charging station for your gizmos. Read more →

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Portable Wind Turbine Makes Roughing It Easier

Revolver portable wind turbine

Revolver, a favorite in a frog design competition, comes across solidly future, delivering 35 watts of wind power even in the most temperate of breezes. Read more →

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With Long Paybacks, Vertical Turbines Still A Tough Sell

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Midwest Energy News looks into how small scale wind turbines, even as they become more common, remain a source of dispute in the renewable energy community. Read more →

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Build Your Own Tiny Desktop Wind Farm

windbaby

The Windbaby miniature vertical-axis wind turbine concept by U.K. designer Rob Hankin just might be the perfect gift for the desktop wind turbine enthusiast. Read more →

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Vertical-Axis Turbine Sails Into Wind Market

WindSail vertical-axis wind turbine, Wind Energy

The Kentucky company Wind Energy is ready to brings its vertical-axis WindSail turbine to market, aiming to help power commercial buildings. Read more →

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A New Wind Turbine Built for Small Buildings

windcharger

WindCharger, a new vertical-axis wind turbine designed for installation on residential and commercial buildings, will begin commercial manufacture in November. Read more →

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