By Dave Branco

Inventor

Local inventor hopes his wind turbine takes the world by storm

Jun 30, 2020 | 1:29 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Out of frustration, a local inventor began working an idea that may change the way we harness energy from the wind.

Retired 74-year old David Buchanan drew on all his life experiences and created a vertical wind turbine that he hopes it will be copied and used to generate power.

Self-taught wind turbine builder, David Buchanan has been working on a vertical wind turbine for the last eight years. Buchanan’s recent invention makes no noise does not vibrate while spinning and will not kill birds or bugs.

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Buchanan holds no patent on his five-panel vertical wind turbine and wants others to take his idea and begin creating their own energy.

The local inventor says his current creation can produce enough energy to operate a cabin. Buchanan would like to see his turbine idea spread around the world.