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Ways we can harness the wind without without big wind farms.

By
Real Estate Agent with The Outer Banks Real Estate Copmpany NC 261870

When people think of wind power they think enormous windmills on gigantic towers. Many wil agree that they work well in certain areas, but are unsightly. Who wants to have this beside their neighborhood?

or this view from their beach?

But today may creative minds are coming up with new ways to integrate wind turbines with our communities that are not only more aesthetic, but in some cases almost artistic.

Take a look at some of these:

Turbines powered by the turbulence created by cars.

Turbines atop of street lights.

Vertical Axis Roof Mounted Wind Turbines

By turning our energy problems over to the creative minds that are now emerging, we stand a chance of not only concurring our demand for fossil fuels but of finding more appealing ways to become stewards of our planet.

Trevor Elliott
RE/MAX Integrity - Salem, OR

I like this. I live on the top of a hill and want a turbine to offset my electric bills. I have more than enough wind.

Feb 23, 2010 07:44 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

I would never have thought of this.  What a great idea to make it practical and attractive, too.

Feb 23, 2010 07:46 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Really neat highway application. Wind farms common in Maine.maine windmills

Feb 23, 2010 07:47 AM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker
https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com - Falmouth, MA
Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop

There is something about a propeller that sems dangerous. However, I like the looks of the inovations in your blog.

Feb 23, 2010 07:54 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

I much prefer your choice of turbines...  But do they produce enough to cover the cost of installing them?  I know someone her who spent 10,000 to put in a turbine that will only generate enough electricity to power a 30 watt bulb...  he is definately disappointed in his investment...

Feb 26, 2010 08:55 AM
Jean-Paul Peron
The Outer Banks Real Estate Copmpany - Corolla, NC
Carova Beach - Living & Working in 4-Wheel Drive

I have seen rooftop VAWTs that are rated up to 5KW.

Feb 28, 2010 03:47 AM
Kryste Adams
RE/MAX Key Properties - Luxury Homes, Golf Course Homes - Bend, OR
Bend, Oregon Real Estate

I really like the look of the highway wind turbines.  I imagine within the next several years the advances in wind energy will be substantial.

Mar 11, 2010 02:13 PM