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Hold on to your hats: In today\u2019s episode, we discuss one of the fastest-growing renewable power sources: wind energy. Did you know that a single wind turbine has the potential to generate enough electricity to power 1,400 homes?\nIn this episode, we welcome Barry Thompson, CEO of Alpha 311.\xa0\nWe'll unpack how cutting-edge technologies and ingenious strategies are evolving in this sector, emphasizing the impact of IoT in enhancing turbine efficiency. Our discussion will also cover the ecological benefits of wind power and a forward-looking perspective on this form of renewable energy.\n#energy #wind #iot #climatechange #wetalkiot\n\xa0\nSummary of this week's episode:\n(01:44) Introductions\n(05:38) The benefits of vertical wind turbines\n(07:40) Connecting to the grid\n(09:00) Environmental benefits\n(10:38) The challenges\n(15:16) The common myth about wind energy\n(16:56) Use Cases\n(20:42) How IoT and data enhance turbines\n\xa0\nShow notes:\nBarry Thompson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bthompson69/\nAbout Alpha 311 wind turbines: https://alpha-311.com/\nDaily wind power number: https://windeurope.org/about-wind/daily-wind/\n\xa0\nAbout Avnet Silica:\nThis podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution: https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/podcast/\nhttps://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/articles/markets/energy/\nYou can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.