On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 9:07 AM, OrionWorks <[email protected]> wrote:
> I hope a few brain cells from the Vort collective might feel curious > enough to review the links supplied. Well, the 5,000 kWh/yr 36 frond palm ain't gonna replace no grid ties at my house. I would need a half dozen to meet my average power needs and a grove to meet my peak power needs. And I think the piezopetioles will unlikely have the efficiency of the average wind turbine. That all being said, architects will love the power trees if they are more aesthetically pleasing than the average solar panels and wind turbines. They even make cell towers that resembles pine trees and other naturally occurring flora; but, the price is just as outrageous as the idea. Terry
