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| I just want to know why there hasn't been much research into this type of generation since while you're not sailing, you've got a giant pole which tons of wind flows by but nothing is gained from it. Tiny windmill gens just seem to take up more space than they should. |
The basic question that you have to ask about any new technology: What is so much better about this?
Your description and the wikipedia article make this design look pretty unattractive. I don't see any obvious up side that compensates for all the problems. I would guess that most people who look at this design have the same reaction, and that is probably why there isn't much research into it for use on small boats.
Of course, it could be just waiting for somebody with the engineering skills and money to take an interest.