Shooting the breeze at home may bring financial and ecological savings. New Atlas reports that innovative wind turbine technology will be accessible for individual homes.
SkyWind, a German-based company, received full certification to install its NG, a compact wind turbine that conveniently fits on residential rooftops. When wind energy upgrades make the news, it's usually massive onshore and offshore farms powering thousands of homes.
Plus, there's the self-erecting crane system from WindSpider set to revolutionize wind turbine installation, maintenance, and repowering.
In this case, the good news involves bringing wind power and installation under individual control, as with other green options, such as solar panels and heat pumps.
Since its introduction by company founder and CEO Fritz Unger at a competition in 2009, over 10,000 single-blade turbines have been sold. After two years of testing NG's power, durability, and safety, the ICC Small Wind Certification Council made SkyWind the first company to achieve full certification.
"[This]is a significant step for SkyWind," Unger said in a press release.
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The turbines pair well with solar since they work better in stormy conditions, making it easier to consistently harness green energy. At the size of a satellite dish, they're small enough to install several if needed. Set them in place to harness power for a specific location, such as a detached guest house or garage.
However, rooftop wind power isn't just for homeowners. The startup Aeromine Technologies has created bladeless rooftop turbines for flat-roofed commercial and industrial buildings.
The enhancements to wind power are another step in making clean energy more accessible, regardless of location. Unlike coal, gas, and oil, wind power is infinite, renewable, and not beholden to price fluctuations linked to refining methods or geopolitical upheaval.
A diverse energy supply helps stabilize the grid, which lowers utility costs. Despite the upfront expenses of turbine construction and maintenance, wind itself is free and doesn't require transport or mining.
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Absolutely 👍 Plus, global wind power is boosting economies. According to Clean Power, the industry supports over 300,000 American jobs, with the need for wind turbine technicians set to grow 44% over the next decade.
Local communities reliant on wind have less exposure to health problems such as asthma and certain cancers, thanks to the lack of toxic exhaust. Without those polluting gases, the planet can cool down and heal over time. Such benefits and continued growth make investing in clean economy stocks over dirty fuel ones a no-brainer.
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