Birmingham, United Kingdom - November 27, 2024 A breakthrough in urban renewable energy has been unveiled: the Birmingham Blade, the world’s first geographically tailored urban wind turbine designed using artificial intelligence. Developed by EvoPhase and manufactured by Kwik Fab Ltd, the turbine is specifically engineered for Birmingham's low wind speeds of 3.6 m/s, a fraction of the 10 m/s typical for conventional turbines. This innovation addresses a critical challenge in green energy—creating efficient, small-scale wind power solutions for urban areas. Using AI, EvoPhase generated and tested over 2,000 turbine designs in weeks, finding a curved blade model that is up to seven times more efficient than existing designs for Birmingham’s environment. “AI allowed us to break free from century-old biases in turbine design,” said EvoPhase CTO Leonard Nicusan. “It accelerated development, turning a years-long process into mere weeks.” The Birmingham Blade, compact and lightweight for rooftop use, mimics natural selection in its design process, ensuring optimized performance without traditional trade-offs. An aluminum prototype will soon undergo testing, with the final product set for release by late 2025. Kwik Fab’s Paul Jarvis highlighted the global potential: “We can rapidly prototype geographically tailored turbines for conditions worldwide, making wind power accessible and efficient everywhere.” This groundbreaking project, supported by the Manchester Prize for AI-driven innovation, underscores Birmingham’s role in shaping the future of sustainable urban energy.