Wayne State leads way in 'green' building

Wayne State University leads the way when it comes to 'green' building.

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Demonstrating leadership by example, Wayne State University recently erected a Franklin Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) -- the first small wind energy turbine of its kind in North America -- atop the university's Engineering Technology Building in Midtown Detroit.

Mounted on a mast that extends the unit 30 feet into the air, the VAWT's 5kW of electrical energy will initially power the computer lab in this 20,000-square-foot building where electrical engineering researchers will evaluate performance and improve its power delivery efficiency

The Franklin wind turbine, developed by Vbine Energy, can take wind from any direction, operates at low RPM with no vibration, and emits little noise. It also provides steady, uninterrupted power via battery storage for up to 10 hours.

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