Tilting wind turbine tower suits its site
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A tilting wind turbine is the novel solution that researchers thought of when they needed an off-grid power source on Appledore Island, in the Gulf of Maine. The towers needed to tilt for the safety of migratory birds in autumn. The entire project cost $177,000 to build.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2007
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Sail-shaped office towers support wind turbines
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Two office towers that are 240-m tall is near completion in Bahrain. The tower's design was inspired by a sail and the tower features three wind turbines that could generate up to 1,300 MW of power a year.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2007
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Floating wind turbines expand renewable energy possibilities
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The details pertaining to the development of floating wind turbines by engineers at Hydro, are presented. These turbines are to harness wind energy at sea.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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