These Giant Wind Turbines, Inspired by Palm Trees, May Be the Future of Renewable Energy Vinny Varsalona vv3n@virginia.edu Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Copy Transcript Copy and paste this code to embed this video on your site <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/350320405" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen></iframe> Copy Code Close Copied! These Giant Wind Turbines, Inspired by Palm Trees, May Be the Future of Renewable Energy Vinny Varsalona vv3n@virginia.edu Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Copy See how University of Virginia researchers, inspired by the structure and resilience of palm trees, are revolutionizing the design of wind turbines to provide more renewable energy in the U.S. and, eventually, around the world. View Transcript Published: August 8, 2019 Topic: Research & Discovery Runtime: 2:39 Latest Videos Student Experience 0:43 Hoos in motion: Fast-forward through the start of fall semester at UVA Student Experience 3:01 Welcome Hoos: The Class of 2029 arrives Student Experience 1:52 UVA summer course: Field Biology of Fishes Business & Government 1:46 Trash talk: Watch how this Hoo is flipping the script on plastic Student Experience 3:02 Memories and Moments From a Weekend They’ll Never Forget University News 4:48 From Grounds to Greatness: UVA’s Year in Review Pagination Load More Athletics VIDEO EXCERPT University News 2:24 Tony Elliott: A Letter to the University of Virginia Community VIDEO EXCERPT Sports 0:58 Cavaliers Are Ready to Raise the Standard VIDEO EXCERPT University News 1:03 Put Me In, Coach! Ryan Joins UVA Football Team’s Morning Workout Student Spotlight VIDEO EXCERPT Student Experience 3:29 Darden Doctoral Student by Day, Stand-Up Comedian by NIght VIDEO EXCERPT Student Experience 1:27 In the Running for a National Title, Hoo Takes Diabetes in Stride VIDEO EXCERPT Student Experience 1:20 This Year’s Hauntings on The Hill Was a Smashing, Spooky Success Watch It Again VIDEO EXCERPT Business & Government 1:47 Get to Know UVA: Excellence & Energy VIDEO EXCERPT Student Experience 3:30 Memories and Moments: Can This Be Forever? VIDEO EXCERPT Student Experience 3:06 What’s Next for the Class of ’24 Wahoos Most Popular Student Experience 3:01 Welcome Hoos: The Class of 2029 arrives Student Experience 3:02 Memories and Moments From a Weekend They’ll Never Forget Student Experience 2:28 The Science and Lived Experience of Autism Student Experience 1:52 UVA summer course: Field Biology of Fishes Student Experience 1:53 This Hoo Says Her Degree Is Worth the Wait University News 4:48 From Grounds to Greatness: UVA’s Year in Review Business & Government 1:46 Trash talk: Watch how this Hoo is flipping the script on plastic Student Experience 1:15 The Music Beat: There’s Nothing Holding the Hullabahoos Back Student Experience 3:50 Emotional Move-In for the Class of 2026