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Holland Puts a New Spin on Old Technology to Combat Climate Change
ecoworldly.com - 12/5/2008
Holland Puts a New Spin on Old Technology to Combat Climate Change
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A cafe in the Dutch town of Zeist has installed a revolving door which generates electricity as you pass through. Holland has led the way in wind power for centuries. With a quarter of the country lying below sea level they have traditionally used windmills to pump out the water. They ...

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Green Diary:  Restaurant in Holland spins energy out of its revolving door!

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Restaurant in Holland spins energy out of its revolving door!
Green Diary — ... system, a sun collector and windmill to reduce its carbon footprint. Holland has always been known for its ability to shit to alternate green power with ease and considering its altitude below sea level, it is more of a necessity for the nation. But the ‘energy out of revolving door’ is both unique and cool. Just imagine what you could produce if you hooked up a generator to every revolving door on the planet, including in subways of cities like London and New York! Via: Ecoworldly

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