Energy Innovations |
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New inventions and hybrid improvements in wind energy are constantly being created.
NOTE: This page is currently under construction, to be completed by 15 January 2022. PHOTO ON LEFT: Blue skies, blue water, wind turbines - Block Island, RI (the first offshore wind installation in the U.S.). Watch for continued innovation in this energy sector. |
Wind Innovation #3Balloon that lifts a wind turbine to an altitude of 2,000 feet, which results in 5-8 times greater power density. Automated controls allow for efficient and safe operation.
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Wind Innovation #4A plane-like kite capturing wind while airborne, equipped with an aerodynamic wing tethered to a ground station. Generating 600 W of electricity, its looped flight paths are controlled by an onboard computer using data generated from GPS and other sensors.
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The Next Big Thing!New Designs & Approaches
For more information, see U.S. Department of Energy and Engadget.com websites |