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   Sustainability Problem: Alternative energy is already being incorporated into the world’s energy mix. However, many people are still unsatisfied by its performance. A major problem is the balance between cost and efficiency. So, what can we do to address that?

2. Vortex offers a less intrusive and more efficient wind turbine design by incorporating the scientific principles of natural frequency and vorticity. The turbine generates power by oscillating in swirling air caused by the wind bypassing the mast. Some advantages of this technology are:
   • Lower costs – no gears or bearings, reducing maintenance and manufacturing costs
   • Respectful of nature – no lubrication needed, noiseless, less carbon footprint
   • Accessibility – no energy and no training is required to operate
   • Scalability – lower height wind turbines available for micro power generation

Sources:

Vortex

http://www.vortexbladeless.com/

Can bladeless wind turbines mute opposition? | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/jun/01/can-bladeless-wind-turbines-mute-opposition

The future of wind turbines could be bladeless | CNBC

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/29/the-future-of-wind-turbines-could-be-bladeless.html

Vortex .Bladeless Wind Generator.

3. Stakeholders:
   • Energy players
   • Wind energy market
   • Financial Industry
   • Technology Industry
   • Utility companies
   • Consumers all over the world
4. Next steps:
   • Demonstrate feasibility by conducting field tests for micro and macro scale power generation
   • Introduce this innovative technology to the market by establishing partnerships and investing in outreach
   • Quickly and efficiently scale up the solution to a mass market

 

By: Timothy Wiranata

UNI: tw2618

 

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