# Bird-Friendly Wind Power The Tesla-Inspired 'Solar Aero' Bladeless Wind Turbine By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-08-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-wind-turbine References: [forumforthefuture.org](http://www.forumforthefuture.org/greenfutures/articles/way_forward_rooftop_microwind) & [solaraero.org](http://solaraero.org/) The virtually silent, fully enclosed, Solar Aero bladeless wind turbine is safe for birds. The turbine design is based on a 1913 [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ionblox) patent and has been specially modified for wind generation. Not only does the Solar Aero bladeless wind turbine design preserve safe avian air space, it can generate power for about half the cost of power generated by bladed wind turbines. The patented design holds promise as a rooftop-mounted micro-wind power generator. **Implications** - The Solar Aero bladeless is fantastic wind turbine that is [safe for bats and birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchtower-einderheide). The Fuller Wind Turbine took four years to be fully developed and £215,000 of private investment. Judging from the results, it looks like money well spent. Solar Aero Research will be able to tout the company's commitment to environmentally friendly product development, and in the newfound consumer economy, that is of the utmost importance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bladeless Wind Turbines:** The bladeless wind turbine design holds promise as a more cost-efficient and bird-friendly alternative to traditional wind turbines. - **Micro-wind Power Generation:** The patented design of the Solar Aero bladeless wind turbine holds disruptive innovation opportunities for rooftop-mounted micro-wind power generation. - **Environmentally-friendly Development:** Solar Aero Research's commitment to environmentally-friendly product development aligns with the growing importance of eco-conscious consumerism. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The bladeless wind turbine design has disruptive innovation opportunities in the renewable energy industry for more cost-efficient and bird-friendly wind power generation. - **Green Technology:** The Solar Aero bladeless wind turbine technology aligns with the green technology industry's focus on developing eco-friendly and sustainable solutions. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies in the wind turbine industry can benefit from the patented design of the Solar Aero bladeless wind turbine as a more efficient and bird-friendly alternative to traditional wind turbines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Blade Offshore Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleblade-offshore-wind-turbine.md) - [Mast-Mounted Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc.md) - [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Turbine-Based Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1.md) - [Bird-Diverting Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-system.md)