The turbines WITHOUT blades: Firm unveils radical `pole` design that claims to be quieter and safer than traditional wind farms

Today’s wind turbines have colossal blades that spin at speeds of more than 200mph (320 km/h).

While some might consider them majestic structures, others argue they are a threat to bird life and a noisy blight on the landscape.

Now a Spanish company has come up with a solution to ease opposition to the technology; a bladeless wind turbine that can generate more electricity for less.

HOW IT WORKS

• The long cone made from a composite of fiberglass and carbon fibre is designed to vibrate in the wind.
• Two rings of repelling magnets are positioned at the base of the cone, acting as a non-electric motor.
• When the cone moves one way, one of the magnets pull it another direction.
• This provides a boost to the mast’s movement, even when wind speeds are low, according to the company.
• The movements is transformed into electricity using an alternator that increases the frequency of the mast’s movement.