While we usually look at wind turbines chiefly as a cleaner,
better source of electricity. But in many parts of the world,
electricity is only one of several needs faced by much of the
population. In answer to a broader set of needs, the Eole Water
WMS1000 turbine uses some of the power that it produces to
extract as much as 1200 liters (more than 315 gallons) of clean
water per day by condensing it from the air. The WMS 1000
produces up to 30 kW of electricity, in addition to the water it
provides. That may not seem to be much compared to the grid
scale turbines being installed throughout the developed world,
but that can be significant to a community with more moderate
energy needs. It is also designed to require little maintenance,
since trained technicians may not be readily available where
these turbines are deployed. The turbine is a 13 meter (about
42.5 feet) diameter rotor with a 24 meter (78.75 feet) hub
height. This makes it manageable and transportable, which are
important considerations for deploy