The makers of Buoyant Airborne Turbine (BAT) think they've got the next step in alternative wind energy, without the large grounded turbines. The BAT is a high-altitude mobile wind-powered generator, that's able to convert the more powerful wind currents into a substantial amount of electricity. It can also hoist cellular transmitters and meteroological equipment. It sounds great, but the BAT isn't perfect...right? Kim Horcher, Tim Frisch, and Christina Ochoa (Scirens, Chaotic Awesome) discuss! Read more: www.businessinsider.com/altaeros-energies-wind-turbine-is-also-a-wifi-hotspot-2014-4 ***************************************­************* SUBSCRIBE and you won't miss a single Nerd Alert! dft.ba/-5yMt ON TWITTER: @Christina_Ochoa @Kimscorcher Nerd Alert: Bringing you tech news, gaming, geek culture and more every day of the week with host Kim Horcher and friends. Part of the TYT Network of shows. youtube.com/user/nerdalert

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