WENATCHEE -- Each spring, when farmers crank up the earthshaking power of their 35-foot-tall wind machines, Dave Harmening hears from worried neighbors. "We still get calls from folks who think ...
You can’t miss Claire Mamakos’ farm stand on picturesque Vineyard Drive in rural San Luis Obispo County. It’s the whimsical one with the flowers, the wind chimes and the hand-painted signs. It’s where ...
When a new invention emerges, it is essential to clarify the difference between that product and the pre-existing products. China’s wind machine is viewed as a significant breakthrough in ...
Researchers have used a genetic learning algorithm to identify optimal pitch profiles for the blades of vertical-axis wind turbines, which despite their high energy potential, have until now been ...
EPFL researchers developed optimal pitch profiles for vertical-axis wind turbines using a genetic learning algorithm. The new pitch profiles resulted in a 200% increase in turbine efficiency and a 77% ...