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Can bladeless wind turbines cut costs for urban renewable energy?

Traditional wind turbines are difficult to bring into dense urban areas because of their size, noise and impact on surrounding environments.

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This Reuters report explores a different approach, using bladeless technology to capture wind energy through vibration rather than rotating blades.

Key findings:

  • The bladeless turbine captures wind through vibration, removing the need for conventional spinning blades
  • Its compact design aims to reduce noise and lower risks to birds compared with small traditional wind turbines
  • Engineers hope the technology could make small scale wind power more practical in cities, where space is limited

Watch the full Reuters report here: https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idOVEELTEMZ/

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