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To: smokingfrog

Any idea if they’re using the traditional type of wind turbines or if any are vertical axis? I’ve done a bit of reading on the VAWTs and they seem to be more efficient and have a smaller footprint than the regular turbines.

Yes, I know that wind power isn’t the answer to our energy needs, but new and improved wind generation can be a viable way to supplement our energy needs at times.

A vertical axis turbine with arcing blades curving 90 degrees over the full height of each blade and having a concave similar to a sail’s shape would be a big improvement over the stupid propeller blades like they have in the desert near Palm Springs.


6 posted on 04/06/2011 6:55:28 PM PDT by Two Kids' Dad ((((( a COLB has 13 items of info, a REAL birth certificate has 36 items of info. I want all 36 )))))
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To: Two Kids' Dad

The "blender blades" chop the birds into smaller pieces too!


15 posted on 04/06/2011 7:08:17 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open ( <o> ---)
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