WIND TURBINE WITHOUT BLADES NOR GEARS IS what THEY NEDED!
lIKE THIS ONE:
https://vortexbladeless.com/technology-design/
Vortex Bladeless is a vortex induced vibration resonant wind generator. It harnesses wind energy from a phenomenon of vorticity called Vortex Shedding. Basically, bladeless technology consists of a cylinder fixed vertically with an elastic rod. The cylinder oscillates on a wind range, which then generates electricity through an alternator system. In other words, it is a wind turbine which is not actually a turbine.
I want one!
The gears fail, but constant vibration and/or harmonics will weaken metal over time. The gears and metal fatigue is why none of these turbines will ever last long enough to pay for themselves.
They are no different than aircraft - the older they get the more they fail mechanically and the more expensive they are to maintain.
I wonder what sounds/Db it creates when oscillating ...