concepts designed by Cornell Professor Francis Moon, a mechanical engineer. The wind panels integrate with piezoelectric material to convert the mechanical energy into electricity. The research project requires a multi-disciplinary collaboration of experts in nonlinear vibrations,
fluid mechanics, computer fabrication, sensor mechanics, and architectural design. …
… “He created a panel of 25 pads that oscillate in the wind, much the way leaves vibrate when a gust of air sifts through a tree.” …
Via New York Times: Innovative Ideas.
Professor Francis Moon at Cornell Univ.
Vibro-Wind Power-Alternative Wind Energy Systems for Commercial and Home Buildings (PDF).
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