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Vertical-axis wind turbines have blades that spin around the main pole, instead of using a propeller that sticks out to the side. Mariah Power's Windspire is the first vertical axis turbine that can start in low winds without a boost from a motor or inefficient scoops or wings.

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Vertical-axis wind turbines have blades that spin around the main pole, instead of using a propeller that sticks out to the side. Mariah Power’s Windspire is the first vertical axis turbine that can start in low winds without a boost from a motor or inefficient scoops or wings.
Vertical-axis wind turbines are usually quieter than traditional propeller-style turbines. The Windspire produces just 45 decibels, a little higher than an ordinary indoor room.

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Vertical-axis wind turbines are usually quieter than traditional propeller-style turbines. The Windspire produces just 45 decibels, a little higher than an ordinary indoor room.
The Windspire works even where winds vary, because its magnetic generator changes its frequency with wind speed to produce the most power possible.

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The Windspire works even where winds vary, because its magnetic generator changes its frequency with wind speed to produce the most power possible.
At 30 feet high, you can put up the Windspire even in residential areas where zoning laws forbid tall structures.

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At 30 feet high, you can put up the Windspire even in residential areas where zoning laws forbid tall structures.
The Windspire can deliver up to 2,000 kWh a year, which is about a sixth of the energy used by a typical home.

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The Windspire can deliver up to 2,000 kWh a year, which is about a sixth of the energy used by a typical home.