We are very observant of the latest trends in technology here at Electronic Products and hold we innovators to high esteem. Last April’s bladeless windmill endeavor was identified as one of the most thought provoking technologies of the year. With that said, a big congratulation is in order to Professor Johan Smit and Dr. Dhiradji of the Delft University of Technology, recipients of our 2013 Inspiration Award for their Electrostatic WInd-energy CONvertor, EWICON for short.
Their state-of-the-art windmill completely redefines the conversion of wind to electric power. Unlike traditional wind turbines which rely on big sweeping arms to harness the wind needed to convert kinetic energy into the mechanical energy needed for electricity, EWICOM features no moving parts ― it draws power from the wind moving through it. The system sprays positively charged water particles into the air before whisking them away from the device’s inner grid, leaving behind negatively charged particles. The decreased voltage of the ensuing system creates an ideal environment for capturing electricity.
But dare I say, an equally important aspect of EWICOM outside of redefining a paradigm, is the device’s utter lack of noise pollution. As all folks familiar with wind-mill farms will agree, they are a helluva noisy neighbor to have. No parts, no noise, no bird accidents, and significantly less maintenance. Sounds like a win in my book.
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