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Windmills were a symbol of the Netherlands since Antiquity, a tradition that remains alive today. Far from being forgotten, the country has become one of the European leaders in wind energy. It is therefore not surprising that this new, smaller, more efficient and quiet domestic wind turbine comes from the Netherlands.

The Netherlands is reinventing the wind turbine: an ultra-efficient, silent wind turbine

It can be difficult, especially for younger generations, to view the Netherlands as a heavy industrial powerhouse, heavily dependent on fossil fuels. However, until the 1970s, the country faced severe air pollution from the large number of cars and emissions from natural gas and coal-fired power plants that fueled a booming chemical industry.

Air pollution, land scarcity due to high population density, and rising sea levels that threaten to flood cities have prompted a sustained effort to decarbonize the economy and diversify its sources energy and its industries. Today, the Netherlands is a symbol of innovation in sustainable technologies and policies.

One of the key technologies in this transition has been wind energy, in which the Netherlands is now a world leader and constantly innovating. The latest of these innovations is the LIAM F1 UWT, a small, silent wind turbine for urban use capable of generating between 300 and 2,500 kWh, or around half of average household consumption.

The new trend in wind energy: wind turbines small enough to fit on your roof

Wind energy is one of the most widely used renewable energy sources in the world, especially in Europe. However, traditional wind turbines require large areas of land, with their huge blades creating an eyesore, posing a danger to birds and preventing use of the land around them.

That’s why there’s a push to make wind turbines smaller and more efficient, capturing the weaker, less constant winds that flow close to the ground and between buildings in urban areas. One solution comes from a Scottish company that has developed hexagonal wind turbines. The silencer LIAM F1 turbinecreated by “Archimède”, goes even further in this concept.

With a helical design inspired by the Archimedes spiral, this silent wind turbine has a diameter of 1.5 meters and weighs less than 100 kg. Its design allows it to adjust according to changes in wind direction, thus maximizing the use of available air currents. It can generate an average of 1,500 kWh per year with winds of just 5 m/s.

Say goodbye to electricity bills: the silent wind turbine that you can pair with solar panels

Another key feature of the LIAM F1 development is its synergy with other renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic cells and energy storage systems. This combination could significantly reduce dependence on the electricity grid, eliminate CO2 emissions and save considerable costs for households.

The new silent generator for self-consumption can convert 88% of wind energy into usable energy. When wind is not enough, solar energy can be used as a backup.

European renewable energy infrastructure is key to a sustainable future

The European Union’s continued efforts to develop and implement renewable energy production systems have enabled us to decarbonize our electricity networks and significantly reduce CO2 emissions. In fact, recent reports suggest that we have produced so much solar power that electricity demand has fallen to an all-time low.