Re: Wind energy extraction

From: habshi (habshi_at_anony.com)
Date: 01/21/05 

Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 22:51:40 GMT

>You also ignore, or don't know (which is highly likely) that the wind
is much slower close to the ground, as in up to about 5 meters or so.<
        OK it will be balanced at its center point on a pole . A $10
chip will ensure the large funnel opening will always be pointed into
the wind . Even during still days , the pressure and temp difference
between the wide and narrow ends will create wind power .

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