Solar Wind Energy's Downdraft Tower generates its own wind all year round

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When we think of wind power, we generally think of huge wind turbines sitting high atop towers where they can take advantage of the higher wind speeds. But Maryland-based Solar Wind Energy, Inc. is looking to turn wind power on its head with the Solar Wind Downdraft Tower, which places turbines at the base of a tower and generates its own wind to turn them... Continue Reading Solar Wind Energy's Downdraft Tower generates its own wind all year round

Section: Environment

Tags: Electricity, Renewable Energy, Solar Wind Energy Inc, Wind Power, Wind turbine

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