purefusion2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

...not sure this turbine can produce the 1.21 gigawatts needed for the flux capacitor though :/

kevinbailey1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I've heard there are turbidity issues with VAWT, and also that placing them on top of houses or other structures can present installation cost and potential structural porblems. I guess the problem is clearance, you need to have a very high pole if you are in an urban center instead of out on the beach (Lincoln City is beautiful). That being said, wind is our best hope for the future. I look forward to seeing more advances, although I still believe that for now HAWT are our best bet.

rabidhobo4life (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

car should have been a delorean

windpowerrocks (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I've got a few films tackling various issues on wind power...And please do pass the link around :)

shopken1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Pelton wheel...

LeviHall420 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I had an idea to make such a thing when my power went out one day

damunchiman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Very nice. What's the approx. cost to power an average house with this?

chikotube (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

whoa, powered by the water company, haha!

seanteelucksingh (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This is very awesome. Has anyone heard of a water pressure electric generator that connects to a home?Sean TeelucksinghValrico Florida

dillj34555 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

how soon will this technology be ready for home use, and at what cost?