Engineering students develop wind turbine for Arctic world record attempt

Posted on 27 Feb 2024 by The Manufacturer

An explorer is aiming to create a new world record for the longest continuing solo science based expedition trip across the Arctic, using a power source created by engineering students at The University of Warwick.

Coventry born Mark Wood is planning to cross over 1250 miles of Arctic tundra on his 100 day ‘Solo 100’ expedition, which begins next week. This would set a new world record, whilst Mark also aims to highlight the impact of climate change and rising temperatures on the delicate Arctic ecosystem. Six Warwick students are…

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