Wind leaf small generator

Can a leaf-shaped plant generate electricity from wind & rain?

An international team of researchers has invented small, leaf-shaped devices that generate electricity from both the wind and falling rain – and incorporated them into artificial plants. More and more green electricity is being generated from nature: from solar panels, wind turbines and all sorts of hydropower turbines.

Can a micro wind turbine mimic a tree?

One of these innovations is a micro wind turbine that mimics the shape and movement of a tree, addressing some of the challenges that come with using renewable energy sources. Developed by a French startup, New World Wind, these “Wind Trees” have multicolored green “Aeroleafs” on their branches, which are small, vertical-axis wind turbines.

What is Windtree & how does it work?

WindTree is a tree-shaped structure with leaf-shaped wind turbines that generates up to 36,000 kWh/year, ideal for urban energy solutions.

How do wind trees work?

These artificial trees are designed with three steel trunks and other smaller branches that house miniature wind turbines in the shape of leaves. A small gust of wind propels the leaves into motion and – voilà – the Wind Tree begins providing an environmentally friendly form of energy.

How many kWh can a wind tree generate a year?

New World Wind mentions that the Wind Tree can generate nearly 18,000 kWh per year in typical 8 m/s wind speeds and up to 36,000 kWh annually in optimal 12 m/s conditions. New World Wind’s Aeroleaf technology, which powers these wind trees, is designed for high efficiency.

What is a tree-shaped energy generator?

The tree-shaped energy generator is designed to blend seamlessly into the green and urban landscape as if it were planted there in the first place and grew on its own. The WInd Tree fits perfectly into urban and natural landscapes. Credit: New World Wind