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 University News 1:20 A Magical Time: Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ First Snow of 2025 University News 3:00 What Matters Most University News 1:31 President Ryan Celebrates Community, Connection in Thanksgiving Message University News 2:12 UVA Supports Neighbors Through ‘Give Where You Live’ Donations Student Experience 3:24 Making College Dreams Come True Student Experience 0:14 Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ Robot Race Car Wins in Record-Setting Fashion Pagination Load More Most Popular Student Experience 1:29 UVA Lingo: Wahoos, Lawnies and Grounds Arts & Culture 1:30 The Music Beat: A spring serenade from the Virginia Belles University News 2:34 UVA's Secret Societies: Lifting the Veil Student Experience 1:46 Welcome to UVA Summer Orientation! University News 1:46 A message from UVA President-elect Scott C. Beardsley Research & Discovery 1:49 What songbirds can teach us about the human brain