The phrase wind power likely conjures images of massive spinning blades. But some companies now make micro wind turbines—tiny devices that can be installed in homes, businesses, and public parks. “We ...

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Projects such as the tiny home and the repurposed turbine blades demonstrate just how much potential wind turbine materials still have once the turbines themselves reach the end of their working lives ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2023. It has been updated and republished as part of our fall coverage. Wind farms are becoming more common in Indiana. The state already boasts ...