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Originally Posted by LostCause
I'd imagine that adding a turbine will lower the fan's CFM (efficiency), negating any gains. It's the equivalent of sticking a generator on a motor to build a perpetual motion machine. You might be able to recoup a small gain, though.
Rather, I would clean the condensor grille pristinely to help increase the fan's efficiency.
- LostCause
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I was thinking that too. However, there must be a safe distance at which to place something....hence the micro turbine idea. Not that it would power the AC, but that it would capture some energy. The miro turbines I've seen can generate electricity at wind speeds of 2 mph (I think).