BroadStar’s AeroCam Breaks $1 Per Watt
Kurzweil AI links to a report of new windpower design selling for one dollar per watt.
Energy Daily:
Sphere: Related Content“. . .efficient aerodynamic design lends itself to smaller wind turbines, which can operate closer to the ground or on a rooftop. They can handle a wide range of wind velocities, anywhere between 4 and 80 mph. They generate their power at lower rotational speed, so there is less noise and vibration hence less wear and tear. But most importantly the AeroCam can be manufactured at a lower cost than conventional turbines. This makes the overall economic argument very compelling.”
July 21st, 2008 at 3:21 am
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