Wind turbines based on condor wings could capture more energy

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Wind turbines based on condor wings could capture more energy
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Curved wing tips inspired by the world's heaviest flying bird could enhance the efficiency of wind turbines by of 10 per cent, according to simulations

A design modification inspired by the wings of the Andean condor could increase the energy generated by wind turbines.

His team designed winglets based on the world’s heaviest flying bird, the Andean condor, which can cover vast distances despite weighing as much as 15 kilograms.

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