This could actually work, kind of like the opposite to the vertical fans you get for the office.
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These are on their way I am sure of it. Although not cylindrical as such, the Japanese have invented vertical ones that would fit in cities.
Engineers design wind turbines capable of withstanding typhoons
Engineers in Japan have developed a new kind of wind turbine meant to withstand typhoon winds and rain without breaking down, with the capacity to withstand wind gusts up to 156mph.
This could actually work, kind of like the opposite to the vertical fans you get for the office.
How about something like this, seen on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_axis_wind_turbine#/media/File:Light_pole_wind_turbine.gif
These are on their way I am sure of it. Although not cylindrical as such, the Japanese have invented vertical ones that would fit in cities.