Wind Power

[Red Arrow]

I found an interesting article about wind turbines in a trade magazine (Machine Design) that the other geeks here might appreciate.

http://machinedesign.com/article/better-alternatives-for-wind-power-0510

[Gaspar]

I found an interesting article about wind turbines in a trade magazine (Machine Design) that the other geeks here might appreciate.

http://machinedesign.com/article/better-alternatives-for-wind-power-0510

I like the idea for airborne turbines.  I have always wondered why no one has ever come up with a kite or balloon/blimp mounted turbine system that can use high altitude winds without taking up valuable land.

[DolfanBob]

I like the idea for airborne turbines.  I have always wondered why no one has ever come up with a kite or balloon/blimp mounted turbine system that can use high altitude winds without taking up valuable land.

Can you imagine air traffic control trying to get planes to dodge those things?

[Gaspar]

Can you imagine air traffic control trying to get planes to dodge those things?

[heironymouspasparagus]

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[carltonplace]

I like the idea for airborne turbines.  I have always wondered why no one has ever come up with a kite or balloon/blimp mounted turbine system that can use high altitude winds without taking up valuable land.

Better to put them off shore than in the air.

[Ibanez]

What we need is Yoda power.

http://what-if.xkcd.com/3/