Entrepreneurs: Wind And Water
by Miki SaxonAre you green? I love green, so today I thought I’d share two terrific super-green startups with you.
One targets energy and the other water.
One is from France and the other from Washington State.
Neither is one of the over-hyped hotbeds of innovation .
I adore the French approach to wind power, because it’s relatively small and draws its inspiration directly from the natural world.
Designer NewWind R&D has created a “silent” turbine called the Tree Vent that is supposed to blend into the landscapes which house it. It’s a 36ft-tall structure made of steel with 72 artificial leaves.
Pretty cool. In fact, I’d love to have one in my yard.
Next is Washington State startup Janicki Bioenergy; the company with the viral video of Bill Gates drinking water — water made from human poop. Its called an Omniprocessor.
The machine extracts water from sewage that’s piped in or delivered to the facility. The dry sewage is then incinerated to generate steam, which powers the entire machine.
And self-powering is what makes it perfect for entrepreneurs in emerging countries to start businesses.
Do you know of other radically super-green startups? Please share.
Image credit: Edip YALTIR and thegatesnotes