Wind generators everywhere
Have a breeze on your roof? Toby Kinkaid’s Helix Wind Generator might be just the thing. It’s only 40 inches tall, cute, and can generate about 40 watts. That’s not a lot of power (a laptop needs about 60), but a few of these things could take a chunk out of your monthly utility bill. Kinkaid thinks with mass production, the cost could come down to $1.50 per watt, excluding installation.
Compare with the previously mentioned Skystream, which can generate a house-powering 1.8 kw, but may have the Homeowner’s association at your door with pitchforks, torches, and hounds.
More about the Helix here. And a local news story here. Via MetaEfficient.
