NVDL: Nifty little gadget this. I think instead of trying to create massive power stations, there should be a focus either on individual power generation (on a per home basis) or a utility for a neighborhood. We can't afford the first option, and only some can afford the last. The more people who go off the grid, the more affordable energy becomes.
As much as we prefer a good old-fashioned bird-killin' three blade wind turbine, apparently they cause a bit too much vibration and disturbance for regular home use. That's where the Energy Ball comes in, with its spherical shape that captures wind less obtrusively and yet more efficiently. At least that's what we're told, we're a bit short on details. We do know that it's in the prototype stages and was designed by Swedish company Home Energy, who claims their smallest Energy Ball can provide about 15% of the necessary energy to power the average Swedish home.
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clipped from www.engadget.com
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