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A Scottish company has successfully tested oscillating aerofoils it says may convert wind to electricity at ground level, as cheaply and efficiently as current wind turbines. (www.katricktechnologies.com)
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[–] theodewere@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

The Wind Panel collects energy in smaller pockets, allowing it to capture gust and ground-effect winds that rotary turbines cannot.

sounds like this would be where its efficiency comes from.. as long as you can keep your ducts free of obstruction..