US startup Aeromine has installed the UKs first motionless wind turbine atop BMWs Mini factory in Oxford.
The 3-metre-tall, box-shaped gear captures wind flowing up and over the building.
Aeromines machine has no visible moving parts.
The bladeless design minimises noise and vibrations, and the risks to wildlife like birds or bats.
By amplifying wind speed, Aeromines system can harness energy more efficiently.
Danish wind energy expert Carsten Westergaard patented the technology in 2015.
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BMW will trial the wind energy unit with an eye to potentially roll it out globally.
The test falls under the automotive giants Startup Garage, a business unit dedicated to supporting early-stage companies.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
