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Wind Energy

Wind Energy has become one of the most relied-upon sources of renewable energy in the world. Below are examples of some of the incredibly innovative solutions to harness this clean and abundant power source.

Kudos to scientists, engineers, companies, philanthropists, communities, and individuals going forward and expanding this energy source in all shapes and sizes as seen below. As we come across new and exciting technology in this field, we will continue to add it to the growing list of ingenious developments and projects on this page and the Facebook Page for Managing Earth.

Find everything from massive wind farms serving entire communities to small turbines suitable for individual homes, farms, and businesses. Also, find ‘do it yourself installations’ and more posts on the latest news in wind energy on our Pinterest Page.

Wind Energy

Inceptive Mind: Vortex Bladeless Wind Turbines harness aeroelastic flutter, creating power from magnified vibrations, using less wind. 

Inceptive Mind: Video on Vortex Bladeless wind turbines

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Renewable Energy World: 3D printing could revolutionize wind energy development by printing the concrete bases of wind towers on site.

Devecitech: ‘Enlil’, a vertical smart wind turbine powered by the wind created by passing vehicles

Now This: The tallest Wind Mill in the world

Inceptive Mind: PowerPod – Safe, powerful wind turbine designed for urban spaces

Joe Doucet’s Kinetic Wall Wind Turbine uses an array of rotary blades that spin individually

Energy 101 – Wind Turbines

O-Wind Turbine Catches Wind from any direction to Create Electricity 

Renewable Energy World – Ten largest wind farm projects completed in the U.S. in 2021

DW Global Ideas: Wind-powered street lamp from Germany

BBC: Prototype for Windswept Kite Wind Turbine

Wind Catching Technology

Wind Turbines on Water

American Wind Association Video: Wind Energy Development

Wind Turbine Technology

In The Know Video: Giant wind turbine floating 2,000 ft in the air powers 12 homes

Dutch Windmills work non-stop to prevent flooding

The Dam Guide: How do Dutch Windmills Work?

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Robert Murry-Smith Video: The Easiest Wind Generator You’ll Ever Make

Aeromine Technology’s aerodynamic motionless design captures and amplifies building airflow in wind speeds as low as 5 m.p.h.

Off Grid World: Simple DIY 200-Watt Wind Turbine Built From Household Materials

GWEC shares the Global Wind Reports for the last few years

 

AWEA

American Wind Energy Association Facebook Page

Canadian Wind Energy Association

Friends of Wind and Solar

List of Canadian Wind Farms

Small Wind Turbines Manufacturers

Taiwan Wind Turbines, 2009, Photo Fred Hsu

Small wind turbines

Wind Power Technology

Large Wind Turbines Manufacturers
Wakamatsu wind farm, Kitakyushu (Japan)