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Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Conference Pt 1 [Video] 

by Catherine Laine
October 22nd, 2007

Shawn Frayne



Duration: 1:59

Shawn developed the Windbelt with people living at the bottom of the pyramid in mind. There are however many other very interesting uses of the technology.



Duration: 3:05

Shawn talks about his motivations for developing the Windbelt, his design inspiration and why he decided on turbineless wind generation. The windbelt consists of small button magnets, mylar-coated taffeta ribbon, wire,

Sorry for the shaky video. Tired arm syndrome.



Duration: 2:02

On Designing a Super Cheap Wind Generator.



Duration: 2:10

Solar disinfection (SODIS) bag upgrade



Duration: 1:09

Focusing on designing for the BOP will likely unleash a barrage of new innovations.

Related Posts:

Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Conference Pt 1 [Video]
Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Conference Pt 2 [Video]
More pics from the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Awards
Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Conference
Congrats to Shawn Frayne, One of Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award Winners

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