While solar power has received a significant amount of attention for its capabilities as a viable source of renewable energy, there are a number of wind-powered projects that are proving to be just as innovative. Whether it is an singular device or a large-scale structure, wind power can be used to fuel projects of many different sizes.
For consumers looking for small ways to incorporate wind power into their daily life, there are a number of project that are fueled by the renewable energy source. For instance, the Binopterus is a personal wind turbine that helps consumers rely less on the electrical grid for power. Another example is a micro dwelling called the Ecocapsule, which relies on a combination of wind and solar power to run the appliances inside.
On a larger level, wind power is also being used to provide entire communities with a new source of energy. Unlike the wind turbines that have become common place in the countryside, these new wind-powered projects are located in unique places such as rooftops, bridges and even the inside the Eiffel Tower.
15 Examples of Wind-Powered Projects
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Turbine-Powered Trucks
The Nikola Zero Four-Wheeler Operates Using Electricity and Wind Power
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Personal Wind Turbines
The 'Binopterus' Provides Wind Power Generation Even at Low Wind Speeds
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Capsule-Shaped Shelters
The Ecocapsule Will Be Unveiled At the Pioneers Festival
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Wind-Powered Freight Ships
The Vindskip's Hull Harnesses the Power of the Wind
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Energy-Generating Kites
'KiteGen' Technology Produces Wind Power by Harnessing Giant Kites
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Wind-Powered Bridges
This Bridge Will Soon Be Able to Generate Renewable Energy
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Wind-Powered Race Cars
The Alfa Romeo AW30 Operates on Wind and an Aerodynamic Design
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Mosquito-Killing Streetlights
These Smart Streetlights Perform Many Different Functions
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Mobile Energy Mill Generators
The MobileMill Combines Wind and Solar Power for Disaster Scenes
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Iconic Landmark Turbines
The Eiffel Tower Wind Power System Sets Standards for Similar Structures
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Clustered Wind Farms
The Fosen Vind Project in Norway Makes Use Of Six Wind Farms
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Green Streetlamp Designs
Sun and Wind-Powered Streetlights Generate the Energy That They Consume
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Hybrid Power Arrays
The World's Largest Wind-Solar Array was Installed by Windstream Technologies
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Wind-Powered Amusement Parks
This Exceptional Eco Theme Park Teaches Visitors About Sustainability
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Elongated Electric Sidecars
The Eco-Friendly Killajoule is the World's Fastest Electric Sidecar
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Floating Wind Platforms
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Outdoor Lifestyle Power Stations
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Energy-Hauling Battery Tankers
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Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
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Continuous Energy Capture Systems
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Award-Winning Housing Designs
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Efficient Home Electrification Platforms
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Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
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