Small wind technology has lagged behind solar in scale and public adoption, but innovations in the technology are unlocking its potential as a major contributor to the global energy transition. Daniel Farb, Founder & CEO of Flower Turbines, explains how reimagining turbine design can remove the barriers that have historically held small wind back.

Key challenges to wind energy include noise pollution, safety concerns, and aesthetic consideration. Flower Turbines addresses each of these issues through biomimetic, tulip-shaped designs that run quietly, start at low wind speeds, and are safe for birds, creating a safer and more community-friendly model of renewable energy. The turbines' 'bouquet effect', which means that four turbines arranged correctly can generate the equivalent output of eight conventional small turbines, dramatically improves cost-effectiveness and land efficiency, especially in urban areas.

Farb explains how these design innovations position small wind as a scalable, decentralised clean-energy solution capable of supporting cities, communities, and households in accelerating the shift to renewable energy.