$48k for Power Independence
Justin Good — March 27, 2007 — Eco
References: quietrevolution & gadgetgrid
Looking to get off your local power grid? Here is a good way with the first of its kind "residential scale, wind turbine". From Quietrevolution, this uniquely shaped "wind-powered sculpture" captures air "currents near buildings and other structures, with carbon-fiber blades shaped to grab gusty city winds without making much noise." The only downside to this eco-friendly power plant is that it'll cost you $48,000 or "18 years to pay back your cost."
Implications - The 'Quietrevolution' was designed as a response to the demand for wind-powered turbines. The QR ensures that even in the harshest of wind storms the turbine will function efficiently. This is really a great concept that could have implication for how energy is consumed. Architects, designers and consumers alike are excited about the future of sustainable energy.
Implications - The 'Quietrevolution' was designed as a response to the demand for wind-powered turbines. The QR ensures that even in the harshest of wind storms the turbine will function efficiently. This is really a great concept that could have implication for how energy is consumed. Architects, designers and consumers alike are excited about the future of sustainable energy.
Trend Themes
1. Residential Scale Wind Turbines - The demand for wind-powered turbines presents an opportunity to develop efficient and cost-effective residential scale wind turbines.
2. Quietrevolution Technology - The Quietrevolution design, with its carbon-fiber blades and noise reduction capabilities, demonstrates the potential for innovative and quiet wind turbines.
3. Energy Consumption Revolution - Sustainable energy concepts like the Quietrevolution have the potential to revolutionize how energy is consumed and produced, creating opportunities for architects, designers, and consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the growing demand for residential scale wind turbines by developing and promoting more accessible and cost-effective solutions.
2. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers have the opportunity to integrate residential scale wind turbines like the Quietrevolution into their plans, creating sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.
3. Consumer Electronics - The development of innovative and noise-reducing wind turbines opens up opportunities for consumer electronics companies to create efficient and environmentally-friendly power solutions for homes and businesses.
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