wind power — no blades, no noise, no moving parts.

On a breezy hill in Normandy, engineers have developed a bladeless wind turbine that silently vibrates to generate electricity. Called a vortex wind generator, it ditches spinning blades for a slim, sculptural column that uses vortex shedding — turning air flow into oscillations, then into clean energy via magnetic induction and piezoelectric systems.

No gears. No grease. No danger to birds.

It’s silent, low-maintenance, and perfect for rooftops, homes, farms — even refugee camps.

One unit powers small devices, but grouped together, they can support entire buildings.

This minimalist marvel could soon reshape how we generate clean power in tight, off-grid, or urban spaces.