The Netherlands unveils ultra-quiet wind turbine for houses

As the world continues to seek sustainable solutions to combat climate change, wind energy has become a cornerstone of the renewable energy transition.

Windmills have long been a symbol of the Netherlands, a tradition that continues to thrive today. The country has evolved into one of Europe's leading nations in wind energy. Given this legacy, it’s no surprise that a new, smaller, more efficient, and quieter wind turbine for residential use has emerged from the Netherlands, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

For younger generations, it may be hard to imagine the Netherlands as a major industrial hub heavily reliant on fossil fuels. However, until the 1970s, the country struggled with pollution from cars and emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, which supported a booming chemical industry. The combined challenges of air pollution, land shortages due to a dense population, and rising sea levels threatening its cities spurred the Netherlands into action to decarbonize its economy and diversify its energy sources and industries.

Today, the Netherlands stands as a beacon of innovation in sustainable technologies and policies. As part of its transition, the Netherlands has embraced wind energy as a key technology, positioning itself as a global leader and driving significant innovations in this sector. The latest breakthrough is the LIAM F1 UWT, a small and quiet wind turbine designed for urban environments, capable of generating between 300 and 2,500 kWh—roughly half the average household's annual energy consumption. 

Wind energy is one of the most widely adopted renewable energy sources worldwide, especially in Europe. However, traditional wind turbines require large land areas and feature massive blades that create a visual impact, pose risks to birds, and restrict land usage. To address these challenges, the focus has shifted to reducing turbine size while improving efficiency, allowing them to harness weaker, more unpredictable winds in urban areas. A solution to this is the hexagonal wind turbines developed by a Scottish company. The LIAM F1 silent wind turbine, developed by The Archimedes, takes this concept further. Featuring a helical design inspired by Archimedes' Spiral, this compact turbine has a diameter of 1.5 meters and weighs just 100 kg. 

By Naila Huseynova