Philippe Starck shows off “Democratic Ecology” wind turbine

A more stylish wind turbine, but I think the estimated output is a little high. The designer claims 1 of these can provide 20%-60% of an average homes power needs. I think that is probably more marketing hype than reality.

It looks like wind power is about to get a bit more stylish with the outspoken Philippe Starck now wading into things with his “Democratic Ecology” personal wind turbine. The turbine first made its debut at the recent Greenenergy Design show in Milan and, according to Inhabitat, it’s now on track for an actual release in September of this year, thanks to a little assistance from Pramac. If all goes as planned, the turbine will set you back about €400 (or just over $600), and provide anywhere from 20% to 60% of the energy need to power an average home, although you’ll presumably need some additional equipment to go along with the turbine.

(Via Engadget.)