In the past the VAWT's had problems with high winds tearing things.I just saw a startup on an investment show talking about a VAWT they have designed and patented that can furl out of the high winds to preserve itself. I thought that looked promising, but they are still a startup looking for investment to buy the equipment to be able to mass produce them. I hope they are able to get these produced.
I have always like the VAWT's because think they should generate power more consistently at lower wind speeds and aren't as sensitive to the clean air requirement.
I will be watching for more of these to hit the market and see what people are saying. A little time and maturity in the market will go a long way.
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