Innovation can occur anywhere, this time in wind energy technology, with a radical step away from the big propeller driven wind machines to a simple vibrating post. Inits start-up phase, Vortex Bladeless is developing an environmentally friendly wind machine that resonates with the wind–see this fascinating video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW4AzDpjcsI

**Aesthetically clean profile of Vortex Bladeless wind machine technology**

It is a new wind energy technology specially designed for on-site generation; with selected partners and supporters on the development team. Early uses of this technology are expected to be in Africa and India, with scale-up to larger machines as experience and engineering allow. Let’s examine some of the expected benefits:

Easy to install
Can pack wind machines closer together–more power output per area
Less intrusive on bird populations/migratory paths
Lighter construction-less intrusive site construction
No complex moving parts to lubricate and maintenance
No oils needed therefore no possible spills
Reduction of foundation size
Omnidirectional–no need to “yaw” into the wind
Quiet energy production

Vortex bladeless is mainly a solution for distributed energy generation. It is perfect to be placed near a house or over the roof. It can work on grid and off grid, and as a part of a hybrid solar installation plus wind generation.

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