In a breakthrough for urban wind energy, researchers have unveiled the Birmingham Blade, the world's first geographically tailored urban wind turbine designed by artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative design is up to seven times more efficient than existing turbines in Birmingham's unique wind conditions and urban environment. The collaboration between AI design specialists EvoPhase and precision metal fabricators KwikFab has produced a solution for small-scale, affordable clean energy generation. Led by Dr. Kit Windows-Yule from the University of Birmingham, EvoPhase used its AI-driven design process to generate and test over 2,000 wind turbine designs in just a few weeks, significantly accelerating development. The final design is ready for real-world use, with an aluminium prototype set to be tested on a rooftop in Birmingham. Key individuals involved include Leonard Nicusan, Chief Technology Officer of EvoPhase, and Paul Jarvis from KwikFab. This pioneering work has far-reaching implications for harnessing wind power globally.
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