How the MARS Turbine Works

How the MARS Turbine Works

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MARS stands for Magenn Air Rotor System, but a MARS turbine isn’t your typical windmill. It’s a blimp floating hundreds of feet in the air. Tune in as Josh and Chuck explain how this turbine works — and whether it will become the future of wind power.