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In this video, we delve into the world of renewable energy and the innovative ways in which companies like Biome Renewables are making less disruptive and more efficient wind turbines by using nature as their inspiration.
Wind turbines have been a vital source of green energy for many years, providing power to millions of homes and businesses across the globe. However, even modern wind turbines can be made more efficient and environmentally friendly. Biome Renewables is one such company that is looking to nature for inspiration on how to achieve this goal.
We’ll explore how Biome Renewables has developed its "FeatherEdge" technology, inspired by the silent flight of owls, to reduce noise levels by up to 80 percent. The specialized fringe along the trailing edge of the turbine blades forces air to mix at specific locations, muffling the sound of air flowing around them. This allows for more efficient wind turbines, as they can spin slightly faster in wind of the same speed, generating more power.
In addition to the FeatherEdge technology, Biome Renewables has also developed the "PowerCone" device, which channels air back onto the blades, increasing efficiency and electricity-generating ability. This device is modeled after the falling maple seed, which redirects the wind along its slender length, accelerating flow towards the tip, and allowing it to remain aloft longer.
By looking to nature, companies like Biome Renewables can find elegant solutions that maximize the power of the wind while minimizing any negative impacts on the environment.
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