T he problems posed by electric energy generation from fossil sources include high costs due to large demand and limited resources, pollution and CO 2 production, and the geopolitics of producer countries. These problems can be overcome by alternative sources that are renewable, cheap, easily available, and sustainable. However, current renewable technologies have limitations. Indeed, even the most optimistic forecast on the diffusion of wind, photovoltaic, and biomass sources estimates no more than a 20% contribution to total energy production within the next 15-20 years.Excluding hydropower plants, wind turbines are currently the largest source of renewable energy [1]. Unfortunately, wind turbines require heavy towers, foundations, and huge blades, which impact the environment in terms of land usage and noise generated by blade rotation, and require massive investments with long-term amortization. Consequently, electric energy production costs are not yet competitive with thermal generators, despite recent increases in oil and gas prices.