Typhoon-proof wind turbines to help Philippines keep lights on

Japanese startup's system promises stable power for far-flung islands

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Challenergy's turbine is designed to work even in fierce gusts that can endanger conventional wind power equipment. (Courtesy of Challenergy and NASA/Reuters)

KANOKO SAKAMOTO and CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/MANILA -- The Philippines frequently finds itself in the path of powerful typhoons, and a Japanese startup is working on wind power equipment that can stand up to the storms.

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