Think wind turbines are an eyesore? These future generators could capture gusts without marring landscapes
By Saba BerhiePosted 2.25.08 at 12:28 pm 2 Comments
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Photo by Joe De Le Ree
A student at Arizona State University has proposed overpass-mounted turbines that, based on windspeeds of at least 10 mph kicked up by cars, could each produce enough electricity to power one small home.
The floating Superturbine can be moored farther offshore than traditional turbines. Multiple high-speed rotors increase energy output, and a carbon-fiber frame and flexing mechanisms help it survive storms.