For a fresh take on wind power, look no further than the height of your roof. Imagine tiny windmills spinning along its perimeter, and you have a picture of AeroVironment’s Architectural Wind system, designed for urban and suburban use. These small, quiet windmills use the updraft created by building walls to derive electricity from wind speeds as low as 5 mph, but can withstand gusts up to 100 mph. Canopies and screens to protect avian life are available.
To learn more, call 626-357-9983 or visit www.avinc.com/wind
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Now this is the type of idea I’d like to see more of. The little canopies should have solar panels on them too. Around the world rooftops are adorned with aerials and satilite dishes etc, its overdue for some practical home energy systems like these to be added.