Experts and industry representatives are calling this a massive exaggeration. Experts debunk viral claim about wind turbines ...

probably the simplest and smallest wind turbine we’ve seen. His use of a 3-phase motor from a CD-ROM drive as the generator isn’t particularly unexpected, these motors are ubiquitous and ...

The wind spins the blades, which turn a shaft connected to a generator that ... Smaller turbines erected in a backyard can produce enough electricity for a single home or small business.

However, Justin Moran, director of external affairs at Wind Energy Ireland, opens new tab, said the generator was used for around a week to power the turbine’s emergency systems during a power ...