Wind Energy Without Wind!

The energy produced by the movement of air is called wind energy. Alpha 311 is a London-based start-up company that has developed mini wind turbines capable of generating energy even in the absence of wind. These devices are designed to capture and utilize even the slightest movement of air. They are small, measuring just 68 centimeters in height and weighing 4 kilograms, and are made entirely of recycled plastic. The unique vertical design of the turbines enables them to capture a gust of wind or air displaced by a car passing at moderate speed and converts it into green, renewable energy. The company's managing director, Barry Thompson, says that Alpha 311 is already in talks with customers around the world and has global aspirations.

 

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The mini turbines can be expanded to a height of two meters if needed and can produce the same amount of electricity as 20 square meters of solar panels, all in an environmentally sustainable manner. The company is currently in the testing phase, and in the next few months, 10 exemplars of vertical generators will be installed on the roof of London's O2 Arena. Alpha 311 aims to expand its technology into large public infrastructures such as stadiums, arenas, concert halls, cinemas, and theaters to achieve zero emissions. The turbines can also be used on motorways and highways, where their unique design can capture the kinetic energy produced by the movement of vehicles. The company plans to install the turbines on lampposts along roads in the UK, which could potentially produce 8 times more renewable energy than the UK's current production levels. Overall, Alpha 311's mini wind turbines are a promising green technology that has the potential to revolutionize renewable energy production.