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Siemens low noise wind power turbine blades inspired by silent flight of the owl

September 29, 2016

Silent operation of turbines is crucial for the success of many onshore wind power projects. Siemens has therefore conducted extensive R&D over the last years to further reduce the noise of its wind turbines.

An important breakthrough has now been achieved with the launch of a new generation of Siemens’ so-called DinoTail, an aerodynamic blade add-on. The trailing edge fringe of an owl’s wing provided the inspiration for this noise-reducing component.

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