Didn't realise that windmill blades are serrated (lemmy.world)

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Took the weans a walk away up the back of The Three Towns in Ayrshire where they are installing these big bad boys.

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[-] GreyShack@lemmy.world 43 points 2 years ago

They disrupt the trailing edge eddies - which is what causes any noise - and so make them quieter. They are often fitted in areas where sound might be a particular issue.

[-] kev@mcr.town 10 points 2 years ago

I can't hear the word eddies without thinking Hitchhiker's Guide

"Eddies," said Ford, "in the space-time continuum."

"Ah," nodded Arthur, "is he. Is he."

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