Wooden windmills are surely a relic from our pre industrial history aren't they? Well, that was certainly true until recently. Now though, a Swedish company has harnessed the inherent qualities of timber to produce a turbine tower that is not only lighter than its steel equivalent, but also stronger and more environmentally friendly too. Could this be the least likely technological revolution so far?

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Modvion

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Now You Know, with Zac and Jesse

   • Wooden Wind Turbines? | Modvion  

Vestas Investment

https://renewablesnow.com/news/vestas...


Carbon sequestration in timber buildings

https://www.trada.co.uk/news/is-carbo...

Siemens Recyclable Blade

https://www.fastcompany.com/90674645/...


Wind speed vs wind power

https://www.windynation.com/jzv/inf/h...


Vestas zero waste pledge

https://www.vestas.com/en/media/blog/...

Global Fibreglass Solutions

https://www.globalfiberglassinc.com/i...