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Rooftop wind turbines designed for the home

A new renewable energy resource for the home has been developed by UK-based The Power Collective called RidgeBlade, a rooftop wind turbine. The home wind power system is designed to be visually unobtrusive and is designed to maximize energy potential even when there is little wind available, according to Springwise.

The RidgeBlade sits on the ridge line on the top of buildings where wind is forced over the surface, pushing air through the turbine to generate electricity.

The home wind turbine system is a finalist in the Dutch Postcode Lottery's Green Challenge. If they win they will receive the grand prize of EUR 500,000, which will help them make the RidgeBlade available on the open market within the next two years.

For more information please visit www.thepowercollective.com.

Image via www.thepowercollective.com.

posted by Kate on 10/13/2009 1:08 pm | COMMENTS (3)
Comments (3)

What a great idea

posted by bill429 on 10/13/2009 6:35 pm

If it doesn't have to be horizontal, it would be a great addition to existing homes, such as those with hip roofs.

posted by rhappleby on 10/13/2009 6:42 pm

I hope they win. I would love the opportunity to afford this for my home.

posted by CAcationu2 on 10/21/2009 12:27 pm

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