Neurons@Work

On the topic of renewable energy, a collaborative effort between the University of Hong Kong and Motorwave Limited has launched a new development in micro-wind turbine technology that can be placed above houses and building. These micro-wind turbines can start generating electricity at wind speeds as low as 2 meters per second.

These micro-wind turbines are specially designed using plastic gearwheels with diameter of just 26cm making it much smaller when compared to traditional wind turbines. The gearwheels are linked together and users can choose the numbers of gearwheels they want and determine the size of their wind turbines according to their energy needs and the space they have on their balconies or rooftops.

Now, people living and working in urban environment can get their hands on wind technology. What a neat idea.

As concern for the environment grows, people have to start doing their part to conserve energy. There are opportunities to save energy if you keep your mind and eyes open.

One such case is energy entrepreneur Lucien Gambarota. He says an average person can produce 50 watts of electricity per hour on a treadmill. Each of these machines are equipped with a generator inside. The electricity produced by the machine is used to recharge a battery which is used to power part of the lighting system.

Imagine how many treadmills are there around you. That equals to the potential income you can generate.