Re: Mag lev rooftop wind generator.
I checked out their website Myplanet2 and it doesn't really explain enough but I could think of some improvements. I would have the sails made out of heavy duty plastic, there would be less weight that way and hence less magnet size for levitation. I would use a bearing for the vertical axis stability because it would actually be out of the weather and is not a weight bearing thing, really just for guidance and stability.
There's a great company called Boca Bearing that would have any type of bearing needed. I've actually been to their facility and purchased bearings from them. He did say that the coils are 500 wind coils but he didn't say what gauge of wire. I would like to know what they are using for conversion and storage of electricity generated also.Seems like a great set up though!
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